About Jackson County Fair

The Jackson County Fair in Independence celebrates Harry Truman's hometown and Missouri's most populous county — Jackson County contains Kansas City and Independence, and the county's agricultural heritage is honored alongside its role as the urban heart of western Missouri and the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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 one of Missouri's most populous and economically significant counties.

Visitor Tips

Independence is Harry Truman's hometown — the Truman Presidential Library and Museum and the Truman Home National Historic Site are major attractions. Kansas City's Country Club Plaza, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and world-famous barbecue scene define the broader county's cultural identity.

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