Demo Derby | Portland, Indiana

Name: Demo Derby | Portland, Indiana
Start: 2026-07-04T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Jay County Fair

Date & Time

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Jay County Fair | Portland, IN

Details

*exact times may vary on each day, please see our website for the most current schedules.*
The Jay County Fair Board is excited to announce the grandstand entertainment lineup for "The Great Jay County Fair," happening in Portland, Indiana, from June 27 to July 4, 2026! Attendees can enjoy a wide array of thrilling events, such as racing, demolition derbies, autocross, concerts, donkey baseball, professional wrestling, delicious fair food, a top-rated carnival (Kissel Entertainment), and much more!
Headlining the grandstand on Friday, July 3rd, is the legendary rock and roll phenomenon, Quiet Riot! Recognized as the first heavy metal band to reach #1 on Billboard’s pop charts, this iconic Los Angeles quartet became an overnight sensation with their 1983 smash album “Metal Health.” More than 40 years later, Quiet Riot continues to thrill audiences around the world. With over 15 million records sold worldwide, 2.8 million monthly Spotify listeners, and more than 1 million social media followers, they remain a powerhouse in the music industry. Local favorites 127 North will open the show.
Jay County Fair President Travis Theurer shared that the selection of Quiet Riot was driven by community input. “One of the most important things we do as a fair board is listen to our supporters,” said Theurer. “After recently surveying our fairgoers, it was clear they want us to continue rotating musical genres each year. This year, classic rock came out on top.”
The Fair is also in the process of booking a world-renowned promoter for the demolition derbies, promising to elevate one of the week’s most anticipated events.
“Our demolition derbies have always been a cornerstone of fair week,” Theurer said. “By partnering with a nationally recognized promoter, we’re investing in the future of this event and making it bigger and better than ever for our fans.”
More details regarding the demolition derby enhancements will be released soon.
The week will culminate on Saturday, July 4, with a spectacular Independence Day fireworks show.
“There’s something special about celebrating the Fourth of July at your county fair,” said Aaron Loy, past Fair President. “Fireworks, family, agriculture, and tradition—that’s what Jay County is all about.”
Beyond the concert, "The 154th Great Jay County Fair" will feature grandstand events every night! The complete schedule of events is listed below.
Tickets for all grandstand events are available online at www.jaycountyfair.com.
Fair stockholders can pre-purchase their tickets at the fair office before public sales begin. The office will be open for stockholder sales on Saturday, February 21, from 9 AM to 12 PM.
“We invite everyone—longtime supporters and first-time visitors alike—to come celebrate 154 years of Jay County tradition with us,” Theurer said. “This fair belongs to the community, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back.”
➡️ SAT, JUNE 27: Demolition Derby (starts at 6PM)
➡️ SUN, JUNE 28: Auto Cross (Starts at 6PM)
➡️ MON, JUNE 29: WCWO Battle at the Grandstand (wrestling) (Starts at 7PM)
➡️ TUES, JUNE 30: Donkey Baseball (Starts at 7PM)
➡️ WED, JULY 1: KOI Drag Racing (Starts at 7PM)
➡️ THURS, JULY 2: Truck and Tractor Pull (Starts at 7PM)
➡️ FRI, JULY 3: Quiet Riot with 127 North (starts at 7:30PM)
➡️ SAT, JULY 4: Demolition Derby (starts at 6PM)