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Your Missouri State Fair Staff is working hard to finish planning events and attractions. Please check back for new information or sign up for updates.

Man riding a horse in an arena while shooting at a target. The vibe is exciting and competitive.

Cowboy Mounted Shooting

Tall Right Arrow

Aug 13 - 14

  • Aug 13 - Qualifying Rounds: 6:00 pm
  • Aug 14 - Qualifying Rounds: 2:30 pm
  • Aug 15 - Showcase Shootout: 6:00 pm
Man riding on imitation bull at the Exceptional Rodeo

Exceptional Rodeo

Tall Right Arrow

Aug 14 | 10:00 am

Hamburgers displayed at the Missouri State Fair Barbecue Contest

“Show-Me Tailgate Throwdown” Barbecue Contest

Tall Right Arrow

Aug 14

An international tractor pulling at the MSF Shoot Out Truck & Tractor Pull

MSF Shoot Out Truck & Tractor Pulls

Missouri Association Championship Truck & Tractor Pull

Tall Right Arrow

Aug 16

$15 (up to $20 with fees) $35 (up to $40 with fees)

  • First Pull: 12:00 pm
  • Second Pull: 6:00 pm
A truck pulling at the State Fair Shootout

Pro Pulling League State Fair Shootout

Tall Right Arrow

Aug 17 | 7:00 pm

$15 (up to $20 with fees) $35 (up to $40 with fees)

Dog herding sheep in the Show-Me Stock Dog Trials

Show Me Stock Dog Trails

Tall Right Arrow

Aug 18 | 9:00 am

Tractors sitting outdoors with people walking around looking at them. One man sit on a tractor as if he's driving it. There are buildings, tents and more tractors in teh background.

“Old & Wow” Tractor & Equipment Show, Competition & Parade

Tall Right Arrow

Aug 18 - 19

  • Tractor & Equipment Show, Aug 18-19: 9:00 am
  • Tractor Operator Competitions, Aug 18: 3:00 pm
  • Tractor Parade, Aug 19: 2:00 pm
Prestigious Draft Horses lead a buggy with two people steering in an area filled with people sitting in the stands. The vibe is competitive and lively.

Draft Horse Hitches

Tall Right Arrow

Aug 20 - 23

  • Aug 14-16 Shows: 5:00 pm
  • Aug 17 Shows: 1:00 pm
Horseshoes stacked up together on a horseshoe ring

Horseshoe Pitching

Tall Right Arrow

Aug 22 - 23 | 9:00 am

Little girl on pink tractor in the pedal pull

Pedal Pull

Tall Right Arrow

Aug 23

  • Last Chance Pulls: 10:00 am
  • State Championship: 12:00 pm
410 sprint cars racing around the grandstand track

2026 Powri 410 Sprint Cars, B Modifieds and Super Stock Races

Tall Right Arrow

Aug 23

$10 (up to $15 with fees) $20 (up to $25 with fees) $25 (up to $30 with fees)

  • Hot Laps: 6:00 pm
  • 15-lap B-feature and 30-lap A-feature: 7:00 pm
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