The Mower County Fair Board is doing its part to smash out cancer.

The fair board announced it will host a winter demolition derby at 2 p.m. Feb. 16 during Paint the Town Pink. All the proceeds will go to support The Hormel Institute’s cancer research. Tickets will be available at the gate the day of the event.

“We’re expecting plenty of local drivers for this brand new fun friendly fun event adding to the town’s Paint the Town Pink celebration, showcasing our great grandstand facility and supporting a most worthy cause,” said fair board President Neal Anderson said in a press release.

The fair board will sell raffle tickets for $5 to win a chance to drive a pink car in the demolition derby. The winner will be announced a few days before the event. The demo car will be on display around the county over the next six weeks. Tickets will be sold at the fair office, by fair board members and at locations throughout the county.

Paint the Town Pink will run Feb. 14-23.

Competitors interested in entering the demolition derby and class information may call Masters of Disasters at 507-383-6094. For more information and event updates, please check the Mower County Fair website at www.mowercountyfair.com