The Drew County Fair is scheduled for Oct. 6–10, 2026, in Monticello, with this year’s theme “Down Home in Drew County.”
The fair parade starts promptly at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, on North Main. Entries should be in place by 5 p.m. for judging. Float prizes are offered for youth, nonprofit and commercial categories ($50/$40/$30 overall). Parade entry deadline is Friday, Oct. 2; contact Glenda Nichols via the fair board at P.O. Box 1155, Monticello, AR 71657.
Pageant age divisions and rehearsal details are posted by the fair board, with competition day Sept. 26 for pageant age determination. Organizers earlier published the October fair window to give families and exhibitors planning time.
Sources: Drew County Fair — Pageants and Parade; Saline River News — Drew County Fair dates announced for 2026.
