What to Expect
Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and a fair drawing from Jefferson City's government community and Cole County's farming families.
Visitor Tips
Jefferson City's Missouri State Capitol — one of the nation's finest state capitol buildings — dominates the skyline above the Missouri River. The Missouri Governor's Mansion, Missouri State Penitentiary tours, and the Katy Trail along the Missouri River are major attractions.
About Cole County Fair
Jefferson City is home to the Cole County Fair, which celebrates Missouri's capital county — the Missouri State Capitol sits on a bluff above the Missouri River, and Cole County's government workers, agriculture, and river heritage come together at a fair in the state's political and administrative heart.
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