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Everybody Loves a Parade! 2013 MSF Opening Day Parade, 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug 8 down MSF Boulevard. Entry information now available in the Online Premium Guide - http://www.mostatefair.com/miscellaneous-contests-guide. Entries due July 22.

6 hours ago
Exciting news for all aspiring Missouri State Fair Idol contestants - New in 2013 - $500 prize money for the winner and $250 for second place, plus all contestants receive a participation gift! Read more about it on our website - http://www.mostatefair.com/missouri-state-fair-idol

9 hours ago
Got a photo from the 2012 Fair you'd like to see on our Facebook page? Send it to us with a short caption at mostatefair@mda.mo.gov and we just might use it as our Fair Photo of the Day!! (All photos must be of good quality and taste and should be submitted jpg or tiff format. You must be the copyright owner of all photos submitted and you must also confirm you have the necessary permission from people in the photo).
11 hours ago
Been working on your Chicken Dance Contest video? Send it in for your chance to win concert tickets and be featured on the big screen during all 2013 concerts!

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The Missouri State Fair really DIGS the chicken dance.

In celebration of our 2013 State Fair theme CHICKS DIG IT and NATIONAL DANCE LIKE A CHICKEN DAY, May 14, 2013,
we’re offering a chance to WIN CONCERT TICKETS for the 2013 Missouri State Fair!

Shake your tail feathers and strut your stuff, it’s time to get funky and enter the CHICKEN DANCE VIDEO CONTEST!

Contest Information:
Video should be no longer than 1 minute in length and should incorporate the traditional chicken dance moves. Actual chicken dance background music may be used or entrants can sing or play the tune. FUN and CREATIVITY are encouraged!

Two Ways to Enter:
1. Email your chicken dance video to mostatefair@gmail.com. Videos must be formatted as either .MOV, .AVI or .MP4. Be sure to include your name, address and telephone number in the body of the email.
2. Email a YouTube link to your video to mostatefair@gmail.com. If your video is selected as the winner, you will need to provide the original file in either .MOV, .AVI or MP4 format.

Deadline to send in videos is 5 p.m. June 10. One entry per household. Inappropriate content on videos will automatically be disqualified and will be at the discretion of the Missouri State Fair.

How Will You Be Judged?
The panel of judges, chosen by the Missouri State Fair, will judge the videos. Entrants are encouraged to have fun and show off their creativity.

Winners will be notified by July 1.

What do you Win?
The winner will receive two grandstand tickets to the Chris Cagle/Will Hoge concert at the 2013 Missouri State Fair, Aug 8. The winner’s video may also be featured on the Pepsi Grandstand big-screens to play before and/or during 2013 concerts!

The video and word selection are at the sole discretion of the entrant, however, any words, actions and photos deemed vulgar or inappropriate by the Missouri State Fair will be disqualified. Entering the contest is an agreement to allow the Missouri State Fair to post entries in part or in full on Facebook, YouTube or on the Missouri State Fair Website.
11 hours ago
It's CLUCK CLUCK TUESDAY- time for another random "Chicks Dig It" chicken fact!
With 25 billion chickens in the world, there are more of them than any other bird species. (Source: Smithsonian.com) http://ow.ly/i/2ay7S

1 day ago
Fair Photo of the Day! Looks like this competitor in the Super Teens Contest is ready for the obstacle course portion of the Super Teens Contest.

1 day ago
Visiting during the first three days of the 2013 Missouri State Fair? Be sure to check out the Farm Toy Show in the Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall! The Farm Toy Show offers a variety of old and new farm toys for trade or purchase during the three-day show. Farm toy experts will be available to answer questions about this unique collecting hobby, and a wide selection of toys will be available for purchase.

Thursday, Aug 8: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, Aug 9: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Aug 10: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

http://ow.ly/ld0G8

2 days ago
Fair Photo of the Day! Beautiful photo of 2012 Queen Emily Wood at the Supreme Dairy Cattle Show taken by MSF Official Photographer Pearl Walthall.

2 days ago
Fair Photo of the Day! Exhibitor in the Youth Cart Division of the 2012 Missouri State Fair Draft Horse Show.

3 days ago
Fair Photo of the Day! Beautiful display of Missouri Wines in the Missouri Wine Tent on the Fairgrounds.

4 days ago
Back to the Missouri State Fair by popular demand - Science and Robotics! Amazing hands-on science fun at the Agriculture Science Street Fair on Saturday, Aug 10 and the Show-Me Robotics Competitions on Sunday, Aug 11. Learn more on our website - http://ow.ly/l1kqb

5 days ago
Located in a new spot just east of the Mathewson Exhibition Center, the "Old and Wow" Tractor and Equipment Show will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug 13 and 14 during the 2013 Missouri State Fair! The show is sponsored by Crown Power and Equipment of LaMonte.

Tuesday, Aug 13 -
Show open 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. in lot just east of Mathewson Exhibition Center
Parade of Power - 1;30 p.m. inside Mathewson
Tractor Operator Competitions - 3 p.m. inside Mathewson

Wednesday, Aug 14
Show Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tractor Parade 2 p.m.

Learn more in the Online Premium Guide - http://ow.ly/l1f9b

5 days ago
Fair Photo of the Day! Many, Many Thanks to the men and women of the Missouri State Fair Volunteer Fire Department for their countless hours of dedication to keep our Fairgrounds and Fairgoers safe!

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The Missouri State Fair annually accepts applications from performers wishing to be considered for paid opportunities to perform at the Missouri State Fair between September 1 and January 1. To be considered, a press kit must be attached with a performance video and specific compensation requests should also be included. It is suggested that contact information be provided for 1-3 references for prior paid performances.

Performers wishing to be considered as unpaid performers at the Missouri State Fair should submit their press kit as described above no later than April 1.

Submit your information by emailing it to entertainment@mda.mo.gov or by postal mail to Entertainment Department, Missouri State Fair 2503 W. 16^th Street, Sedalia, MO 65301. No phone calls please.