Special Events

The 2011 Missouri State Fair features a variety of new and exciting events, including parades, contests, shows, concerts, science activities and more! Check back often to learn about the latest special events planned for 2011.

OPENING DAY CEREMONY

The Missouri State Fair Commission invites you to join in the Opening Day Ceremony, Thursday, August 11.
10 a.m. South of the Agriculture Building.

OPENING DAY PARADE

Everybody loves a parade! Join us for the Opening Day Parade, Thursday, August 11

FARM TOY SHOW

sponsored by Third National Bank, Thursday, August 11 to Saturday, August 13

SHOW-ME STATE TAILGATE THROWDOWN BARBECUE CONTEST

Friday, August 12, Judging Starts at 11 a.m.
Awards 1:30 p.m.

MISSOURI STATE FAIR QUEEN CORONATION

Friday, August 12, 3 p.m.

FOUR DAYS OF HANDS-ON SCIENCE FUN!

Science Saturdays - Coordinated by SCOPE, Missouri 4-H and the Missouri State Fair

August 13 - Agriculture Science Street Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hands-on science experiments with Missouri agriculture, industry, research and education leaders.

August 20 - Show-Me The Green: Conservation, Energy and Innovation, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A showcase of conservation and energy innovation from agriculture, industry and educators.

Science Saturdays Friend Sponsors:
Hummert International
Lincoln University
Missouri Biotechnology Association
Missouri Community College Association
Missouri Soybean Association
Missouri Western State University
Saint Louis Science Center
State Fair Community College
University of Central Missouri
University of Missouri System

Science Saturday Patron Sponsors:
ARCO Construction Company
Bayer CropScience
Gray Electric LLC
Institute for Industrial and Applied Life Sciences
St. Louis Agribusiness Club
SySTEMic Innovations
THE SPACE MUSEUM, Bonne Terre, Missouri
Washington University Science Outreach

Show-Me Robotics, sponsored by Monsanto; coordinated by SCOPE, Missouri 4-H and the Missouri State Fair

August 14 - 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Exhibitors Offer Interactive Experiences
Agriculture, industry, military, educators and hobbyists will come together for a public showing of robots, careers and education in Missouri.

August 15 - 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Competitions Robot leagues are planning rumbles for FIRST^® LEGO^® League, FIRST^® Tech Challenge, FIRST^® Robotics Competition, BEST, Botball, and VEX teams. 4-H and adult hobby groups will offer robot challenges and contests that will be open to robotists of all ages!

AMATEUR TALENT SHOW

Sunday, August 14, noon Touchstone Energy Stage

The Amateur Talent Show is a place to showcase and display the various talents among Missourians. It is open to all age groups and is not a competition. Contestants must fall into one of the following categories:
Vocalists
Dancers
Musical Bands
Actors/Actresses
Instrumentalists

Click here for entry form.

BENCH PRESS/DEADLIFT COMPETITIONS

Sunday, August 14, noon

MILITARY APPRECIATION CEREMONY

Sunday, August 14, 2 p.m.

JIMMY JOHN'S SUB EATING CONTEST

Sunday, August 14, 6 p.m.

MISS AMERICAN HEARTLAND PAGEANT

Tuesday, August 16
Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall
Registration 5 p.m. Pageant 6 p.m.
Click here for more information

MISSOURI FARMERS CARE FOOD DRIVE TUESDAY!

In Cooperation with Ford & Missouri Farmers
Tuesday, August 16, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Save up to $4 on Gate Admission with Canned Food Donations!
Drive down hunger by driving into your local Ford Dealersip through August 15! Bring in canned food items and get a $1 of Gate Admission Coupon per can, coupons good on Tuesday, August 16.
Canned food items also accepted on Tuesday, August 16, at Centennial Gate (located on east side of fairgrounds on 65 Hwy).

Adults may redeem up to 4 items for a $4 maximum savings per Adult Ticket (reg. $8 ticket)
Seniors may redeem up to 3 items for a $3 maximum savins per Senior Ticket (reg. $6 ticket)
Children may redeem up to 1 item for a $1 maximum savings per Child Ticket (reg. $2 ticket)
Valid Tuesday, August 16 Only, cannot be combined with any other discount.

SHOW-ME BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

Wednesday, August 17,
Click here for a complete schedule of bluegrass events.
Enjoy picking throughout the fairgrounds on this day with a 4 O'Clock Jam behind the Womans Building. Everyone is invited to bring their instrument for a jam session. The bluegrass music will conclude with a 7:30 concert by Missouri's own Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Dailey and Vincent and The Next Best Thing.