What's New
We've added new events and improved Fair features and services! Check out the improvements to your 2011 Missouri State Fair. Please check back often as information on new competitions, entertainment and more will be added as it becomes available.
New Contest Formats
MISSOURI STATE FAIR IDOL
The Missouri State Fair Idol Contest will now feature three rounds:
Preliminary Rounds: August 11 to 16
Semifinal Rounds: August 17 to 20
Final Round: August 21
See the contest rules for complete information. Entry forms available here.
New Events
MISSOURI FARMERS CARE FOOD DRIVE TUESDAY!
In cooperation with Ford and Missouri Farmers to benefit Missouri Food Bank Association
Tuesday, August 16
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Click here for more information.
SHOW-ME BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Wednesday, August 17 - Enjoy the sounds of bluegrass throughout the fairgrounds during the day and then join Rhonda Vincent and the Rage with Dailey and Vincent and The Next Best Thing in the Pepsi Grandstand at 7:30 p.m.
SHOW-ME THE GREEN: CONSERVATION, ENERGY AND INNOVATION
Saturday, August 20 - A showcase of conservation and energy innovation from agriculture, industry and education leaders. Click here for more information.
MONSTER TRUCK SHOW
Tuesday, August 16 - Featuring the legendary Big Foot! Click here for more information.
MISS AMERICAN HEARTLAND PAGEANT
Tuesday, August 16
Registration 5 p.m. / Pageant 6 p.m.
Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall
Click here for more information.
Event flyer available here.
4-H BUILDING
You Can Be the "E" (Entrepreneur) -
Thursday, August 18
Fun, hands-on activities that teach kids about money, creativity, marketing and other skills for becoming young entrepreneurs!
4-H'ers Cupcake Challenge - Friday, August 19
Teams of 4-H members will test their skills at decorating cupcakes and be judged by local cake decorators.
WINE 202 CLASSES
New Wine 202 class in the Missouri Wine Tent!
$5 for a 45-minute session where you will learn the art of pairing wine and food while sampling Missouri wines with local food favorites. Includes souvenir glass.
Thursday, August 11 - 4 p.m.
Monday, August 15 - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, August 16 - 4 p.m.
Thursday, August 18 - 4. p.m.
Other
NEW CARNIVAL DEAL
Advance Unlimited Ride Carnival Wristband: $18.95
Available at Walgreens exclusively July - August 10. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Click
here for more information.
NEW CARNIVAL RIDES!
New to the 2011 Missouri State Fair Carnival: RC 48 Roller Coaster, a 7 Truck Super Spectacular Piece! Also, new this year: Fireball and Twiste! Enjoy over 35 rides - something for all ages!
Click here for a list of anticipated 2011 carnival rides.
Click here to visit the Midway operator's web site for descriptions including height requirements, photos and video.
SHOW-ME TENT
NEW LOCATION FOR MISSOURI LOTTERY
Missouri Lottery - New location inside MO-Ag Theatre! Great prizes and new promotions August 11-21
NEW LOCATION FOR HAY CONTEST JUDGING
Hay Contest Judging in the Director's Tent
Thursday, August 11
10 a.m.
Top two placing entries in each category will be displayed in the Agriculture Building through August 21.
NEW FREE ENTERTAINMENT
NEW FREE ENTERTAINMENT
Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show
The Grascals
Home Free
Terry Davolt's Comedy Hypnosis Show
Lisa Lou
Mallory Lewis and Lambchop
Click
here for more information.
Pepsi Grandstand Cancellation Policy
In the event of rain, wind, lightning, and/or any other type of public safety concerns preceding or during a grandstand concert event, the Director of the Missouri State Fair may consult with the Missouri State Fair Commission Entertainment Committee, a representative of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and a representative of the Fair's talent booking agency. The Director shall take under advisement all aspects of the weather conditions and public safety and determine if the concert should be held, postponed, or cancelled. The Fair Director is the only person authorized to cancel or postpone any grandstand event.
At the discretion of the Fair Director, one the following options may be used:
- Any concert which fulfills at least two full songs by the headline act may be considered a completed event and no refunds shall be offered to the customer.
- Any concert which does not reach a minimum of two full, completed songs by the headline act may be considered a cancelled event, and therefore a procedure may be initiated for a full refund of the ticket price.
- If a support act performs but the concert is cancelled prior to the headline act performing two full songs, a partial refund may be offered by the Fair.
