PRESS RELEASES
Entry Forms available Wednesday for State Fair Competitions
Fair Officials Prepare for 30,000 Entries
Apr. 29, 2013
Today, Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe announced that exhibitors interested in competing at the Missouri State Fair will be able to access online entry and reserved camping forms starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, in the online Premium Guide. More than 30,000 entries, representing more than 110 Missouri counties, are expected for this year’s annual showcase Aug. 8-18 in Sedalia.
Missouri State Fair seeks Photos for Missouri Women in Agriculture Display
Apr. 11, 2013
The Missouri State Fair is collecting amateur photographs of women engaged in agricultural-related activities for a new Faces of Missouri Women in Agriculture Photo Tribute Display. Fair Director Mark Wolfe said the display will be showcased at the State Fair to be held Aug. 8-18 in Sedalia.
Missouri State Fair Exhibitor Information Now Online
Mar. 28, 2013
The Missouri State Fair Online Premium Guide is now available, providing detailed information on competitions planned for the annual agriculture event Aug. 8-18 in Sedalia. The Guide includes show schedules, official rules and other details and is available now at mostatefair.com.
Missouri State Fair Scholarships Awarded to FFA and 4-H Youth
Recipients to be recognized at State FFA Convention in April
Mar. 21, 2013
Today, Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe announced the names of 37 scholarship recipients selected from among Missouri FFA and 4-H high school seniors with plans to seek higher education in agriculture-related fields. The scholarships were made available by the Fair’s Youth-in-Agriculture (YIA) committee, and will be awarded April 19 during the annual State FFA Convention in Columbia.
Tickets available Today for Recently Announced Missouri State Fair Concerts
Lineup includes Country Stars Toby Keith and Gary Allan
Mar. 5, 2013
Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe announced that tickets are on sale today, March 5, to the public for the August Pepsi Grandstand concert series. Headliners include Chris Cagle, Gary Allan, The Oak Ridge Boys and Toby Keith, presented by Ford F-Series.
Missouri Women’s Contributions to Agriculture Honored with New State Fair Contest
Feb. 28, 2013
Let the games begin! A Missouri Woman in Agriculture Contest was recently launched by the Missouri State Fair in an effort to acknowledge the significant contributions women make to the state’s leading industry.
Missouri State Fair Offering Internships for Summer Employment
Jan. 9, 2013
College students interested in gaining work experience in the fields of marketing, public relations, journalism and agricultural communication have until March 1 to apply for summer internship positions with the Missouri State Fair.
Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Deadline Feb. 1
Jan. 7, 2013
The Feb. 1 deadline is approaching for high school seniors interested in applying for a Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture scholarship.
Missouri State Fair wins top honors at recent IAFE convention.
Dec. 14, 2012
Read the complete press release here, or click here to view the list of awards.
Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Application Now Available
Dec. 3, 2012
Applications for Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Scholarships are now available online.
Missouri State Fair Director Receives Honorary American FFA Degree
Nov. 15, 2012
Mark Wolfe, Missouri State Fair Director, recently received an Honorary American FFA Degree.