Special Events

The 2010 Missouri State Fair features a variety of new and exciting events, including parades, contests, shows, concerts and more!

2010 Fair Events

Opening Day Ceremony
Thursday, Aug. 12 at approx. 10am in front of the Womans Building

Opening Day Parade
Thursday, Aug. 12 at approx. 6pm down State Fair Boulevard

Farm Toy Show
Sponsored by Third National Bank — Thursday, Aug. 12 - Saturday, Aug. 14 in Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall

Missouri State Fair Queen Coronation
Friday, Aug. 13 at 3pm in Mathewson Exhibition Center
4 Days of Hands-On Science Fun!
Science Saturdays - Coordinated by SCOPE,
Missouri 4-H, Hooked on Science and the Missouri State Fair
- Aug. 14 — Science Street Fair, 10am to 6pm
  Hands-on science experiments with Missouri agriculture, industry, research and education leaders
- Aug. 21 — Aerospace Fun, 10am to 1:30pm - Sponsored by SCOPE, in collaboration with Missouri 4-H and Hooked on Science
  Learn what makes paper airplanes fly, see NASA's latest and celebrate Missouri aviation
  
  1:30pm — Be among 300 Fair guests to set the World Record for Water Rocket Launch! Launch bottles provided by Pepsi
- Science Saturday Friend Sponsors:
  - Boehringer-Ingelheim Vetmedica
  - CarterEnergy Corporation
  - "Discover Your Talent," a MOBIO, MTC, SCOPE Project
  - Linn State Technical College
  - Missouri Community College Association
  - Missouri Corn Merchandising Council
  - Missouri Soybean Association
  - University of Central Missouri in cooperation with the Center for Alternative Fuels and Environmental Systems and the Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Physics
  - University of Missouri System
- Science Saturday Patron Sponsors:
  - Arco Construction Company
  - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center — Center for Advanced Biofuel System
  - Missouri NASA Education Program
  - St. Louis Science Center
  - State Fair Community College
  - Virtual Nerd
Show-Me Robotics in the Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall - Sponsored by Monsanto; coordinated by SCOPE, Missouri 4-H and the Missouri State Fair
- Aug. 15 — Exhibitors offer Interactive Experiences
  Agriculture, industry, military, education and hobbyists will come together for a public showing of robots, careers and education in Missouri. Exhibits, demonstrations and interactive activities. See, learn, do!
- Aug. 16 — Competitions
  Robot leagues are planning rumbles for FIRST Lego League, FIRST Tech Challenge, FIRST ROBOTICS, BEST, and BOTBALL teams. 4-H and adult hobby groups will offer robot challenges and contests that will be open to robotists of all ages!
Missouri State Fair Fire Department Demonstrations
Sponsored by Casey's General Store
- Aug. 12, 1:30pm - Hands-on fire extinguisher training in front of the State Fair Firehouse
- Aug. 14, 1:30pm - Firefighters battle a raging fire vehicle in front of the State Fair Firehouse
- Aug. 15, 3pm - Mock Vehicle Crash - Firefighters and medical crews demonstrate life saving techniques using various tools including the "Jaws of Life" south of the Pepsi Grandstand
- Aug. 16, 1:30pm - Vehicle Extraction Tools including the "Jaws of Life" in front of the State Fair Firehouse
- Aug. 18, 1:30pm - Firefighting Tools and Gear in front of the State Fair Firehouse
- Aug. 19, 2pm - Southern Stone County Fire Protection District Technical Rescue Team demonstrate life saving tools and techniques west side of Pepsi Grandstand
- Aug. 20, 1:30pm - CPR and Mechanical Devices used in assisting with CPR in front of the State Fair Firehouse
- Aug. 21, 1:30pm - Hands-on fire extinguisher training in front of the State Fair Firehouse

Bench Press / Deadlift Competitions
Sunday, Aug. 15 at noon in the VIP tent. Presented by Son Light Power

Military Appreciation Ceremony
Sunday, Aug. 15 at 1pm on the Touchstone Energy Stage

Newly Remodeled Missouri Farm Bureau Building
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Monday, Aug. 16 at 9:30am.

Tribute Tuesday
Tuesday, Aug. 17. — Celebrating Sedalia – 150 Years and The Year of Mark Twain – The 175th Birthday of Hannibal's native son and the 100th anniversary of his death.

Special contests, characters and activities in the Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall and grounds.

Red Hat Day at the Fair
Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 9am - 3pm in the Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall

Governor's Ham Breakfast
Thursday, Aug. 19 at 8am in the Director's Tent. Visit the Governor's Ham Breakfast page for details and to purchase tickets

Missouri First Lady's Pie Contest
Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 10am in the Home Economics Building
Sponsored by Starline Brass, Inc. and AgriMissouri

Missouri's First Lady Georganne Wheeler Nixon invites you to enter your family's favorite pie in the 2010 First Lady's Pie Contest at the 2010 Missouri State Fair. Find your family's favorite (or secret) recipe and join us for a spectacular baking event. Download the Official Rules, Entry Blank and Recipe Form. *
Missouri Jaycee's Access Activities
Friday, Aug. 20 — for details contact Missouri Jaycee's Executive Director Joe Jerkins at 573.634.2321