Celebrating America 250 & New Happenings
The Missouri State Fair is celebrating 250 years of America! This year’s Fair’s theme, “Show-Me Stars & Stripes,” will showcase this milestone through new events, new livestock shows, and new campground competitions along with fan favorite exhibits from previous years.
Special promotions and exhibits to look forward to include:
- Opening Day Parade entries from local patriotic organizations
- Special exhibits planned and free tram rides for military and their families on Military Appreciation Day, Aug. 16, including the return of the Patriot Gaurd Riders
- Freedom 250 Truck Mobile Museum, Aug. 15-16
- U.S. Army Special Operations Adventure Trailer, Aug. 13-17
- Patriotic entertainment including Tribute to the Troops, Aug. 13-17 and THE AmirrorCAN MAN
- America 250 Mural on the Fine Arts Building
- Missouri FFA will be packing 250,000 meals on Aug. 17 and 18 to help feed hungry Missouri families for the Drive to Feed Kids
- Military Flag Retreat Ceremonies, Patriotic Photo Stations, the National Anthem played over the loudspeaker each day, and MORE!
- Patriotic Livestock Shows, Contests & Buildings:
- Dairy Cattle “Red, White, and MOO!” contest
- Patriotic Ribbons for Best of Show, Livestock Patriotic Spirit Award, Overall Grand Patriotic Exhibits, and Most Patriotic Livestock Stall/Pen
- Golf Car Decorating Contest throughout the campground
- Livestock stall and penning decorating contests
- Home Economics Foods and Household Arts contests
- Red, white and blue bunting on many of the Fairgrounds historic buildings
Special thanks to the America 250 Missouri Commission for their sponsorship of the Fair in support of America 250 celebration.
There’s more to come! Be sure to stay tuned on the Fair’s America 250 Attractions page to learn more about celebrating America 250 and Missouri 250 at the 2026 Missouri State Fair, Aug. 13-23 in Sedalia.
Win Free Stuff at the Missouri State Fair
Celebrate the land of the free at the Missouri State Fair and win some free stuff! Show us your patriotic spirit and get involved to be entered in giveaways and chances to win prizes! More information on events and prizes below.
- Missouri Wines is sponsoring the Find the Wine Challenge. Follow the Missouri State Fair’s Facebook page to keep up with our posts during the Fair. A picture of the Missouri Wine logo will be posted in location and the first person to find it will win free Missouri State Fair Grandstand tickets! You must be 21 years or older to participate.
- CFM Selfie Stops are found all around the Fair and are a great way to win a prize. It’s as easy as taking a selfie and uploading it onto Facebook, Instagram, or X and using #MyMSFSelfie to be entered.
- Complete a short survey about your Fair experience for a chance to win tickets to all 2027 Missouri State fair concerts! The link to the survey will be on signage throughout the Fairgrounds as well as in the Daily Guide schedules.
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to win free goodies during your visit to the Fair! Rep your red, white and blue at the 2026 Missouri State Fair, Aug. 13-23, in Sedalia.