Owen County Halloween Hysteria Demolition Derby

The Owen County Halloween Hysteria Demolition Derby returns to the Owen County Fairgrounds in Spencer, Indiana, on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Presented by Owen County Derby, this end-of-season family event features full-contact demolition derby action across seven competitive classes, including Full Size Gut-N-Go, Mini Car, Mid Size, Front Wheel Drive +, Motor Swap, Compact Truck/Minivan/Mid-Size SUV, and Full Size Truck/Van/SUV.

Grandstand gates open at 5:00 PM with no advance ticket pre-sales. Spectator admission is $10 for ages 4 and up, $5 for children ages 3 and under, and pit passes are available for $20 ($10 for ages 15 and under). Family activities run before the main show, including a Trunk or Treat from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, a Kids Costume Contest and Power Wheels derby for ages 3 to 9, and a Spooky Car Contest. Coolers, strollers, and stadium seats are strictly prohibited in the grandstands.

Driver registration and vehicle inspections open at 1:00 PM at $40 per vehicle entry, and registration must be completed before inspection. All driver doors must be painted white to pass inspection. The mandatory driver meeting takes place at approximately 6:45 PM before the derby kicks off at 7:00 PM.