Free Entertainment
Racing pigs, acrobats, musicians and more — the Missouri State Fair offers more than a day's worth of free entertainment!
Free Events
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JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show
Aug. 12-22 - Three shows daily!
Non-stop, action packed canine thrill show showcasing incredible dogs and their handlers! Amazing stunts and novel tricks, set to upbeat music and performed by pet stars, most adopted from animal shelters.
Lots of crowd participation makes this attraction a must see for audiences of all ages!
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Strongman vs. 25-Ton CAT
Aug. 12-14
For the first time, Missouri State Fairgoers will have the opportunity to see World Strongman Mark Kirsch. His unique ability to pull large, heavy vehicles will be put to the test against a Caterpillar 725 Haul Truck weighing over 25 tons!
Witness the force Mark's mind and body must generate to overpower the vehicle and create rolling movement through the wheels.
Don't miss Strongman vs. CAT three times daily, Aug. 12-14, at the Missouri State Fair!
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Jerry Frasier, Comic Magician
on the Kids Stage, Aug. 12-16
His interactive, comedic style brings audience participation to a new level. With a distinctive voice and energetic personality, Jerry positively embraces an audience with anything-can-happen clean comedy.
His show is fun and fast-paced. A hard working, polished professional, Jerry is a top-notch comic magician!
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T. Texas Terry, Bigger Than Life Comedy
Cowboy
on the Kids Stage, Aug. 16-22
With whips, ropes, funs and lots of humor, T. Texas Terry gets everybody involved in a comedy western show that is sure to make you smile and have a great time!
If you're looking for entertainment that combines outstanding cowboy skills and down-home comedy with colorful tales, then shur-nough … T. Texas Terry's Wild and Wacky Western Show is the place to be at the 2010 Missouri State Fair!
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Heebie Jeebies Family Comedy Music Show
on the Kids Stage, Aug. 17-22
Kids will laugh, move and dance their way through Glen Everhart's Heebie Jeebies Family Comedy Music Show, Aug. 17-22 on the Kids Stage.
Full of original kids comedy songs from his acclaimed CD "Young People of the World," families will have a smile on their faces and songs in their hearts!
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Wizard's Challenge
in the Family Fun Center, Aug. 12-22
Enter the enchanted world of Wizards and Dragons as you explore the magic and wonder of science. Interactive displays give you a variety of magical challenges and experiences.
Join the fun and relax in the Family Fun Center, sponsored by the Children's Trust Fund. Hours of family-friendly entertainment and it's FREE!
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Eric Buss, Comedy Imaginator
on the Touchstone Energy Stage, Aug. 12-21
What do you get when you combine pogo sticks, wigs, frozen turkeys, dancing licorice, and 375 spring snakes? A high-energy and hilarious act from Eric Buss, Comedy Imaginator.
Eric has performed his act around the world and on "The Late Show" with David Letterman. Letterman dubbed the performance "tremendous, sensational, beautiful and a real crowd pleaser." Don't miss this clever brand of comedy, Aug. 12-21, on the Touchstone Energy Stage!
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InPulse
on the Touchstone Energy Stage, Aug. 16 & 17
InPulse creates a powerful a cappella sound that features stunning solos, exceptional harmonic blend and driving rhythms.
Their performances showcase the beauty and versatility of the human voice, drawing from virtually every genre of music — from Pop to Rock, Country to Hip-Hop and Jazz to R&B. Don't miss InPulse on the Touchstone Energy Stage, Aug. 16 & 17, at the Missouri State Fair!
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The Diamonds
on the Touchstone Energy Stage, Aug. 18-21
Take a trip down memory lane as this vocal quartet presents an array of timeless doo-wop hits.
The Diamonds tight vocal harmonies and musical instrumentation will charm audiences of all ages!
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The Millers
on the Touchstone Energy Stage, Aug. 18 & 19
This family of four is known for their rich harmony, wide ranging musical skills and family-oriented bluegrass shows.
Dad Cliff sings lead vocals and plays the lead guitar. Mom Joanne is the bass player and sings lead and harmony vocals. Daughter Megan plays the fiddle with the best of them, and son Austin plays the banjo and sings lead and harmony vocals.
Get ready to tap your toes and clap your hands with The Millers August 18 and 19 at the Missouri State Fair!
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The Amazing Anastasini Circus
Aug. 12-22
Sponsored by McDonald's and back by popular demand in 2010, The Amazing Anastasini Circus is back under the Big Top at the Missouri State Fair.
The tent was packed full for shows at the 2009 Fair and the Anastasinis promise thrilling performances again in 2010!
This eighth-generation world-class family of entertainers will amaze audiences with precision Aerial Fantasy and Diablo Juggling.
This family entertainment is included in the price of admission. Don't miss the Amazing Anastasini Circus — a performance that will never be forgotten!
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Vocal Trash
on the Touchstone Energy Stage, Aug. 12-15
The effect is grand, the motion is high, and the energy is contagious! Be sure and catch Vocal Trash at the 2010 Missouri State Fair!
Back by popular demand for the first four days of the Fair (Aug. 12 - 15), Vocal Trash is a high energy variety show with Broadway appeal. These professionals produce amazing music from bass drum cans and galvanized lids, Vocal Trash electrifies young and old alike with their a cappella harmonies and industrial-stomp-style drumming!
This highly sought group will be back at the 2010 Missouri State Fair, performing two shows daily Aug. 12 - 15. And it's FREE! See them on the Touchstone Energy Stage.
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Ronald McDonald
on the Kids Stage, Aug. 12-15
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Cowboy Mounted Shooting
in the Mathewson Exhibition Center, Aug. 15 & 16 at 6pm
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Hedrick's Pig Races
Aug. 12-22
Headin' for the "ham" stretch it's Hedrick's Pig Races — back by popular demand for the 2010 Missouri State Fair!
This fun, family-oriented show features professional pig callers. Audience participation is encouraged and laughs are unavoidable.
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Hedrick's Exotic Animal Petting Zoo
Aug. 12-22
A wide range of exotic animals await you at Hedrick's Exotic Animal Petting Zoo. See, pet and even feed animals, including camels, zebu, donkeys, goats, llamas, kangaroos, zebras and more!
Great family fun for all ages!
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Buttons the Clown
Aug. 12-22
Be sure to watch for Buttons the Clown as he tours the fairgrounds in his 1932 Model Roadster, bringing "Miles of Smiles" to youngsters and adults alike.
Buttons is a lovable fellow who always has a pocketful of magic tricks for children and an armful of love and joy for the young and young at heart.
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Marshall Municipal Band
Womans Building lawn, Aug. 12, before and after Opening Day Ceremony at 10am, 12pm & 3pm
Organized in 1921, the Marshall Municipal Band is currently in their eighty-ninth continuous season of performance, making it the second oldest tax-supported city band in Missouri! The band performs weekly Thursday night concerts in Marshall from May through August and we are proud to have them at the 2010 Missouri State Fair on August 12!
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Rhodesian Ridgeback Dogs
Aug. 20-22
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Robinson's Wood Carving
next to the Log Home, Aug. 12-22
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Pedal Pull
Aug. 22
Missouri state sanctioned event. Pull will include 9 classes and is open to children ages 4-12. Register onsite the day of the event. Full contest rules will be available and followed at the contest site. In the Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall, Aug. 22 at 11am.
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Kids Playground Area
Aug. 12-22
Donated by the Charlie Marshall family in 2008, this family-friendly area is in the heart of the Missouri State Fair Kids Zone, located west of the MEC Building.
Benches and picnic tables provide shady areas for parents to sit and watch their children while they play on the equipment.
