Daily Highlights
Pick a day, any day, and you'll find hundreds of "Show-Me Things" to do at the Missouri State Fair! Maybe you want to see your favorite band in concert, shop, enjoy free show or get your fix of fried food on a stick.
We're lining up some of the summer's best fun just for you! Explore the Judging and Building Schedules, Admission and Parking Information and the Premium Guide for more information.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
5th ANNUAL MISSOURI STATE FAIR FOUNDATION "BUILDING THE FUTURE" BANQUET AND AUCTION
The Foundation's Largest Fundraising Event!
Social 6 p.m. - Dinner 7 p.m.Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall
Tickets: $75 each
To purchase tickets, call the Foundation Office 660-827-8120 or visit mostatefairfoundation.net
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
OPENING DAY TWO BUCK BONANZA
Sponsored by US Bank, Sedalia Democrat, KDRO/KPOW, Bing's & Bing's East and Hostess Brands, Inc.
$2 admission all day (age 6 and over)
Opening Day Ceremony - Approximately 10 a.m. South of the Agriculture Building
Opening Day Parade - 6 p.m. Click here for rules and entry information
Farm Toy Show, sponsored by Third National Bank - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
MoDOT DAY
New! Show-Me State Throwdown Barbecue Contest, sponsored by Sonic
Queen Coronation 3 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
PEPSI DAY
Farm Toy Show, sponsored by Third National Bank - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Agriculture Science Street Fair 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
Sponsored by I-Land Internet Services
FREE admission for Active, Veterans and Delayed Entry Recruits with appropriate I.D. $1 Admission for Immediate Family Members. Plus $5 off carnival ride wristband at Midway ticket booths with coupon available at admission gate.
Military Appreciation Ceremony - 2 p.m. Mathewson Exhibition CenterBench Press/ Deadlift Competition, noon in the VIP Tent.
Amateur Talent Show, noon on the Touchstone Energy Stage - Entry Form
Show-Me Robotics Exhibits, sponsored by Monsanto 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Super Teens Contest, sponsored by Sedalia Expert Tire, 12:30 p.m.
Jimmy John's Sub Eating Contest 6 p.m.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting, sponsored by Starline, Inc. 6 p.m
$5 after 5 p.m. - $5 admission after 5 p.m.
MONDAY, AUGUST 15
FARM BUREAU/FARM FAMILY DAY
Coupons and tractor pull discounts available at county Farm Bureau offices.
Click here for a list of 2011 Farm Families.
Show-Me Robotics Competitions, sponsored by Monsanto 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Super Farmer Contest, sponsored by Sedalia Expert Tire, 6:30 p.m.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting, sponsored by Starline, Inc. 6 p.m.
Lunch Bunch
$5 after 5 p.m. - $5 admission after 5 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 MISSOURI FARMERS CARE FOOD DRIVE TUESDAY
In cooperation with Ford and Missouri Farmers to benefit Missouri Food Bank Association
Miss American Heartland Pageant
Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall
Registration 5 p.m. Pageant 6 p.m.
Click here for more information
Monster Truck Show featuring Bigfoot 7 p.m.
$5 after 5 p.m. - $5 admission after 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
Senior Appreciation Day sponsored by Sedalia Democrat
Each senior and adult Fair guest with special Sedalia Democrat front page Fair banner will receive $2 off admission.
Senior Activities in the Mathewson Exhibition Center
Red Hat Ladies Events sponsored by Subway
Senior Waltz Contest 1 p.m.
4 O'Clock Bluegrass Jam Session 4 p.m. Show-Me Tent
$5 after 5 p.m. - $5 admission after 5 p.m.
Lunch Bunch
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
GOVERNOR'S, LEGISLATORS' AND JUDGES' DAY
Governor's Ham Breakfast 8 a.m.
First Lady's Pie Contest, sponsored by Starline, Inc. and AgriMissouri - 10 a.m.
First Lady's Pie Contest Entry Blank
THRIFTY THURSDAY
$4 admission all day (age 13 and over); $1 age 6-12
Lunch Bunch
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
MISSOURI ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES DAY
Visit innovative exhibits in the MEC Building
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE DAY
$1 off admission coupons available at County Extension Offices.
NEW! Show-Me the Green: Conservation, Energy and Innovation 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sale of Champions 3 p.m. Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
HALF PRICE DAY
$4 admission all day (age 13 and over); $1 age 6-12
$12 Unlimited Ride Wristband - $13 savings!
Available at Carnival ticket booth August 21 only
Missouri Fiddling Championship 1:30 p.m. Touchstone Energy Stage
Missouri State Fair Idol Finals 2 p.m. Budweiser Stage
