Missouri State Fair

About Missouri State Fair

The Missouri State Fair in Sedalia is the premier agricultural exposition in the state, running eleven days in mid-August at the historic Sedalia fairgrounds that have hosted the event for more than a century. First held in 1901, it has been a Missouri agricultural tradition for over a century. It is one of the nation's great state fairs, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors and featuring world-class entertainment, championship livestock, and the full spectacle of Missouri agriculture on display.

What to Expect

Visitors will find hundreds of exhibits, championship livestock competitions, 4-H and FFA showcases, midway rides, fair food from across the state, nationally touring grandstand concerts, a rodeo, horse racing, and an astonishing variety of competitions and demonstrations over eleven days.

Visitor Tips

Book grandstand concert tickets well in advance as popular acts sell out quickly; the free stages offer excellent entertainment throughout the day as well. Arrive early on opening and closing weekends to beat the largest crowds, and wear comfortable shoes — the fairgrounds are expansive.

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