MSF Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Deadline January 15
The Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in …
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Missouri State Fair Announces Open Applications for Entries and Marketing Internships
Sedalia, Mo. — The Missouri State Fair is now accepting applications for the summer of 2027 for the Entries and Marketing Internship programs. These internships …
Missouri State Fair Reflects on 2026 Fair “Show-Me Stars & Stripes”
(SEDALIA, MO) – Today, Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore announced that 333,489 people attended the 2026 Missouri State Fair, held last month in Sedalia, …
Missouri Agriculture Unites to Provide 825,196 Meals for Neighbors Facing Hunger
Jefferson City, Mo. – At the 2026 Missouri State Fair, agricultural leaders, Missouri FFA and Missouri 4-H members and partners celebrated another successful Missouri Farmers …
Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions raises more than $271,500 for Youth in Agriculture
(SEDALIA, Mo.)—The Missouri State Fair celebrated youth in agriculture on Saturday, Aug. 22. The annual Sale of Champions highlighted the day. The sale raised more …
Missouri State Fair Best of Missouri Sale raises more than $113,000 for Youth in Agriculture
(SEDALIA, Mo.) — The Missouri State Fair celebrated youth in agriculture on Saturday, Aug. 22. The Best of Missouri Awards and Sale was a highlight …
Missouri State Fair Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Youth Beef Carcasses Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – The Missouri State Fair Grand Champion Youth Beef Carcass was exhibited by Larissa Larrick of Shelbina, MO. Larissa is the daughter of …
Missouri State Fair Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Youth Barrow Carcasses Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – The Missouri State Fair Grand Champion Youth Barrow Carcass was exhibited by Harper Wolf of Chillicothe, MO. Harper is the daughter of …
Missouri State Fair Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Youth Lamb Carcasses Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – The Missouri State Fair Grand Champion Youth Lamb Carcass was exhibited by Denver Ernst of Woodburn, IA. Denver is the daughter of …
Missouri State Fair Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Rabbits Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – The Missouri State Fair Grand Champion Pen of Rabbits was exhibited by Kaela Britton of Atlanta, MO. Kaela is the daughter of …
Missouri State Fair Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Youth Goat Carcasses Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – The Missouri State Fair Grand Champion Youth Goat Carcass was exhibited by Noah Williams of Palmyra, MO. Noah is the son of …
Antique Classic Tractor Pull cancelled for the 2026 Missouri State Fair
The Missouri State Fair Antique Classic Tractor Pull scheduled for today, Wednesday, August 19 at 10 a.m., has been cancelled due to wet conditions. We …
Missouri State Fair Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Steer Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – The Missouri State Fair Grand Champion Steer was exhibited by Reagan Rodgers of Savannah, MO. Reagan is the daughter of Blaine and …
Three Dog Night has cancelled their performance at the Missouri State Fair
Missouri State Fair Concert/Event Cancellation Procedure No on-the-spot refunds will be made. Refunds will only be made upon cancellation of the event by the Missouri State Fair …
Missouri State Fair Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Barrows Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – The Missouri State Fair Grand Champion Barrow was exhibited by Harper Heimer of Taylor, MO. Harper is the daughter of Jesse and …
Missouri State Fair Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Youth Bacons Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – The Missouri State Fair Grand Champion Youth Bacon was exhibited by Madelynn Charlton of Bowling Green, MO. Madelynn is the daughter of …
Miss Tess Bauer Crowned 2026 Missouri State Fair Queen
Miss Tess Bauer, of Saint Charles, was named the 2026 Missouri State Fair Queen in a ceremony held yesterday, Thursday, Aug. 13. Miss Bauer received …
Missouri State Fair Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Lambs Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – The Missouri State Fair Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Market Lambs were exhibited by Marlee Massey of Oronogo, MO. Marlee is the …
Sea Lion Splash shows cancelled for the 2026 Missouri State Fair
Due to a recent traffic accident, the Sea Lion Splash shows have been cancelled for the 2026 Missouri State Fair. While several individuals sustained injuries, …
Missouri State Fair Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goats Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – The Missouri State Fair Grand Champion Meat Goat was exhibited by Elsie Barton of Mt. Grove, MO. Elsie is the daughter of …