About Howard County Fair
The Howard County Fair in Fayette celebrates the "Mother of Counties" — Howard County is considered the mother county of Missouri, as a large portion of the state was originally Howard County territory, and Fayette's Central Methodist University and the county's Missouri River bottom farms reflect a county with deep historical roots in Missouri culture. The area's broader history includes notable events and landmarks dating to 1853.
What to Expect
Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, local food vendors, and a fair celebrating the agricultural and historical heritage of a county that can claim to be the birthplace of much of Missouri.
Visitor Tips
Fayette is the county seat and home to Central Methodist University (1853), one of Missouri's oldest colleges. The county's Missouri River bottomlands are exceptionally productive, and the Katy Trail passes through the county along the river.
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