About Boone County Fair
The Boone County Fair in Columbia celebrates the home of the University of Missouri — MU's College of Agriculture has deep roots in Missouri farming, and Boone County's diverse agricultural base of cattle, corn, soybeans, and horses comes together at a well-organized fair serving one of Missouri's most educated and diverse communities. It's been held since 1835, one of Missouri's most enduring county fair traditions.
What to Expect
Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, live entertainment, local food vendors, and a fair drawing from Columbia's university community and the county's active farming families.
Visitor Tips
Columbia is home to the University of Missouri, Stephens College, and Columbia College. The Katy Trail State Park — the longest rail trail in the United States at 240 miles — passes through Boone County along the Missouri River, and the Rock Bridge Memorial State Park's natural bridge and cave are local natural treasures.
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