The Oldest Fairs in Missouri

The Boone County Fair in Columbia celebrates the home of the University of Missouri — MU's College of Agriculture has deep roots in Missouri farming, and Boone County's diverse agricultural base of cattle, corn, soybeans, and horses comes together at a well-organized fair serving one of Missouri's most educated and diverse communities. Dating to 1835, it is one of Missouri's oldest and most enduring agricultural fair traditions.

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.

The Greene County Fair in Springfield 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 brought Missouri communities together for generations.