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Known publicly as the Ozark Empire Fair, Greene County's fair has run since 1937 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in north Springfield and is widely described as the largest annual fair in the Ozarks region. Organizers report attendance around 200,000 over its 10-day run, though an exact audited figure isn't published annually — treat this as a solid estimate rather than a precise count.
Source: FestivalNet / fair organizerAbout Greene County Fair
Every year, Springfield hosts the Greene County Fair, which celebrates Missouri's third-largest city and the Ozarks' commercial capital — Springfield is home to Bass Pro Shops' World Headquarters, Missouri State University, and the Springfield Cardinals minor league team, and the county's fair draws from one of Missouri's most dynamic and growing urban communities. Established in 1937, the fair has served as a community gathering point for generations.
Visitor Tips
Springfield's Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World — the company's flagship store — is one of Missouri's top tourist attractions. The History Museum on the Square, Fantastic Caverns, and Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (site of an 1861 Civil War battle) are major area attractions.
What to Expect
Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, live entertainment, local food vendors, and a large, diverse fair drawing from the greater Springfield metro area.
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