Heart of the Park

The Heart of the Park is centrally located just north of the Activity Center, near the Community Stage. True to its name, it represents the heart of what makes Jefferson County so special! Throughout the Fair, this space will host a variety of events—where you, the heart of the county, can join in the fun. Check out the full list of events below and be part of the excitement!

Farm Truck Day - Wednesday, July 9th

Join Us for Farm Truck Day at the Jefferson County Fair, 2025!

Calling all farm truck enthusiasts! Get ready for the Working Farm Pick-Up Contest at the Jefferson County Fair on Wednesday, July 9. This event is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to enter their working farm pickup into a fun and exciting contest at the fair. We invite everyone to bring their drivable, licensed farm pickups and showcase them to the public.

Participants will display their farm pickups in the "Heart of the Park," located between the Activity Center and the Dairy Barn beginning at 8am.

Vote for your favorites - There will be one rosette for each category: Rusty Crusty, Old Reliable, Hot Mess, and Mighty Machine. Judging runs from Noon to 6pm with winners announced around 6:30!

Don’t miss this exciting event at the Jefferson County Fair! Check back here for a registration form!

We look forward to seeing you and your amazing farm pickups at Farm Truck Day!

Speedway Day - Friday, July 11th

Join Us for Speedway Day at the Jefferson County Fair, 2025!

Get ready to experience the thrill of racing with some of the fastest cars and most skilled drivers in the county! The team from Jefferson Speedway will be joining us in the Heart of the Park on Thursday, July 10th for an exciting day of all things racing.

Come check out incredible race cars, meet the drivers, and hear firsthand about their passion for the sport! You'll also have a chance to learn more about Jefferson Speedway and talk with the dedicated people who bring every race to life.

Race cars will be on display in the Heart of the Park, located between the Activity Center and the Dairy Barn. Want to know who will be showcasing their cars? Check back in Spring 2025 for updates!

We can't wait to share the excitement of racing with you!

Tractor Day - Saturday, July 12th

Join Us for Tractor Day at the Jefferson County Fair, 2025!

Get ready for Tractor Day at the Jefferson County Fair on Saturday, July 12! This event is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who wants to showcase their tractor(s) and share their passion with fellow enthusiasts and fairgoers. We invite everyone to bring their tractors to the fair for a day of fun and excitement.

Participants will display their tractors in the "Heart of the Park," located between the Activity Center and the Dairy Barn. To cap off the day, there will be a thrilling tractor parade around the fairgrounds at 4:00 pm, with tractors exiting through gate 14. Don’t miss this exciting event at the Jefferson County Fair!

Check back here for a registration form!

We look forward to seeing you and your amazing tractors at Tractor Day!

Classic Car Day

Join Us for the Classic Car Show at the Jefferson County Fair, 2025!

Calling all classic car enthusiasts! On Sunday, July 13, bring your beloved classic car(s) to the Fair and show off your pride and joy. This is the perfect opportunity to display your automotive treasures and share your passion with fellow car lovers. The entry fee is just $10.00 per car, with all fees directly supporting the awards.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic event at the Jefferson County Fair – we can’t wait to see you and your classic beauties there!

Check back here for a registration form!