Admission and Parking/Advance Tickets

GATE ADMISSION – ADVANCE SAVINGS

ADVANCE ADULT GATE
 ADMISSION SAVINGS
Cannot combine with other
 promotions/coupons.
July – Aug 7
Save Money! Purchase adult admission tickets in advance!
$6 (A savings of $2!)

Available exclusively at Breaktime and Orscheln Farm and Home
July – Aug 7

Break Time logo
Orscheln logo

 

GENERAL GATE ADMISSION
Aug 8-18

  • Single day adult: $8
  • Children ages 6-12: $2
  • Children age 5 and under: FREE
  • Seniors (age 60 and over): $6

 

GATE ADMISSION SPECIALS
Cannot combine with other promotions/coupons.
 

  • OPENING DAY TWO BUCK BONANZA Aug 8
    $2 gate admission all day (age 6 and over)
  • SHOW-ME SALUTES MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY Aug 11
    Free gate admission, valid today only, for active military, veterans and delayed entry recruits with appropriate I.D.
    $1 gate admission today for immediate family members – spouse and dependent children
  • $5 after 5 p.m. Aug 11-Aug 15
    $5 gate admission after 5 p.m.
  • Celebrate Women in Agriculture Aug 15
    Free gate admission, valid today only, for women of all ages
    regular price admission for men
    $8 adult / $6 seniors (60+) /
    $2 age 6-12
  • FAIR FINALE/HALF PRICE DAY Aug 18
    $4 gate admission all day (age 13 and over); $1 age 6-12
  • GATE ADMISSION COUPON SPECIALS
    • PEPSI DAY Aug 10
      Coupon available for download using promo code on specially marked Diet Pepsi cans good for $1 off adult admission, valid Aug 10 only; redeem coupon at gate admission ticket booth. Specially marked Diet Pepsi cans available in July. Please check back for link to promo page.
    • FARM BUREAU FARM FAMILY DAY Aug 12
      Coupon available at County Farm Bureau offices good for $1 off adult gate admission, valid Aug 12 only; redeem coupon at gate admission ticket booth
    • MISSOURI FARMERS CARE FOOD DRIVE TUESDAY Aug 13
      Coupons available in advance in exchange for canned food donations at Missouri Ford dealerships or at Centennial Gate on Aug 13 only. $1 off gate admission coupon per can. Restrictions: $4 maximum savings per adult ticket (reg $8); $3 maximum savings per senior ticket (reg $6); $1 maximum savings per child ticket (reg $2). Redeem coupons at gate admission ticket booth
    • SENIOR APPRECIATION DAY
      Aug 14
      Each adult and senior presenting a special Sedalia Democrat front page Fair banner will receive $2 off their gate admission, valid Aug 14 only; redeem banner at gate admission ticket booth
    • YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE DAY Aug 17
      Coupon available at County Extension offices good for $1 off adult gate admission, valid Aug 17 only; redeem coupon at gate admission ticket booth

 

LUNCH BUNCH
Cannot combine with other promotions/coupons.
Aug 12-15

Take a break from the workplace and join us on the fairgrounds for lunch. Admission is FREE* on Aug 12 through Aug 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. So grab your coworkers and head to the Lunch Bunch Booth at the Centennial Entrance.

*Purchase a special lunch bunch gate admission ticket at Centennial Entrance after 11 a.m. Return ticket by 2 p.m. and receive full refund.

  • Lunch Bunch Pass (refundable until 2 p.m.)
    Aug 12-15: $8

 

GROUP SALES – DISCOUNTS

Bring the whole gang to the Fair! The more the merrier!

Group admission and carnival packages are available for parties of 25 or more. Please note that children age 6-12 are $2 gate admission and children 5 and under are free.

For more details, contact Melba Merrick
660-530-5609 Melba.Merrick@mda.mo.gov

No refunds on group sales purchases. All group sales tickets must be purchased prior to
July 30, 2013. Concessionaires and vendors do not qualify for discounts.

Advanced Gate Admission Discount
Cannot combine with other promotions/coupons.
 
Group of 25+ Adult Admission Tickets:
$6 each (reg. $8)
Children Age 6-12 Admission Tickets:
$2 each (no discount)
Children Ages 5 and Under Free

 

Advance One Adult Admission and
 One Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristband Ticket
Cannot combine with other promotions/coupons.
 
Each ticket includes one day adult admission and one day unlimited carnival ride wristband
Group of 25-99: $24 each (reg. $27)
Group of 100+: $22 each (reg. $27)

 

Advance Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristband
Cannot combine with other promotions/coupons.
 
One day wristband – does not include adult gate admission
Group of 25-99: $22 each (reg. $25)
Group of 100+: $20 each (reg. $25)

 

Tent/Company Picnic Discount
 
Free weekday tent usage, Monday through Thursday, Aug 12, 13, 14, 15, when you buy 100+ admission tickets for $6 each

Tents are scheduled on a first-reserved-first-served basis

 

Weekend Tent Rates
 
Friday, Saturday, Sunday – Aug 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18
Director’s Tent (seating capacity of 1,000): $200 per hour
VIP Tent (seating capacity of 200): $100 per hour

Tents are scheduled on a first-reserved-first-served basis. Fair sponsors may be given first priority and in some instances may not pay a fee for tent usage. Tent schedules may be subject to change.

 
****Admission prices are subject to increase by required federal or state taxes. Absolutely no general admission refunds.

PARKING

  • Single day general public parking: Free
  • VIP parking, (donation to support Missouri State Fair Foundation): $5 per Day
  • Exhibitor Admission and Parking: Visit the Exhibitor Admission and Parking page

All parking areas are under police protection and handled by efficient parking attendants. In no event is the Missouri State Fair responsible for theft, accident or loss of property. See the Missouri State Fair Map for additional parking details. Taxis must enter through Gate 11 and may not go past unloading areas.