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A flag stands tall in the middle of a round about with cars parked in the grass along the road and a cloudy sky is in the background.

Legacy Flag Plaza

Aug 13 - 23

A serene garden scene with a small pond filled with lily pads, surrounded by lush greenery and trees under a clear blue sky. Benches and a wooden pergola create a peaceful atmosphere.

Explore the Highway Gardens

Aug 13 - 23

A woman stands in front of a building on a sidewalk holding a Missouri Wine bag and sign

Find the Missouri Wine Giveaway

Aug 13 - 23

A mascot in a vest and tie stands smiling next to a "Selfie Stop" sign at a lively carnival with colorful rides in the background. The atmosphere is festive and cheerful.

CFM Selfie Stops

Aug 13 - 23

Toy John Deere tractors displayed on a table with a red table cloth. The tractors displayed in boxes in the background present a Farm Toy Show atmosphere

Farm Toy Show

Aug 13 - 14 | 9:00 am

Missouri Electric Cooperatives Building with trees around a clear blue sky with a couple clouds

Missouri Electric Cooperatives Scholarship Blind Draws

Aug 13 - 23 | 9:00 am

Bright nursery room with blue walls features a large sun decoration. Green and white cribs line the wall, and a yellow changing table is nearby.

Baby Feeding & Changing Area

Aug 13 - 23

Aug 13-22: 10:00 am
Aug 23: 10:00 am

A person with short hair pours wine for a customer at a bar with a green foliage backdrop and "Missouri Wines" neon sign. Several wine bottles are displayed.

Missouri Winery Showcase

Aug 13 - 23 | 11:00 am

A rendering of the new Governor Michael L. Parson Arena

Opening Day Ceremony, Ribbon Cutting & Hayden Plaza Dedication

Aug 13 | 11:00 am

State Fair Fire Department building with a beige facade, green sign, garage door, window, and two yellow bollards. Sky with light clouds above.

Missouri State Fair Fire Station Ribbon Cutting

Aug 13 | 1:00 pm

Kids sit in a circle playing a game and laughing.

Kids Contest

Aug 13 - 23 | 1:30 pm

A historic brick building with arched windows and a gabled roof. It features circular windows, a ramp, and a path, conveying a vintage charm.

4-H Building Ribbon Cutting

Aug 13 | 2:30 pm

Hands pour wine from a bottle into small plastic cups at a tasting event. The scene is lively, with people in the background and visible event wristbands.

State Fair Missouri Wine Trail

Aug 14 | 11:00 am

Two women wearing hats joyfully celebrate on stage at a contest. One claps while the other raises her arms, holding a fan. Both wear numbered tags.

Adult Contests

Aug 14 - 22 | 5:00 pm

Kids in bright yellow shirts stand in a building with a Feeding Missouri trucki in the backgrounds. The enviorment suggests food packing.

Drive to Feed Kids

Aug 17 - 18

Man and women dancing on Senior Day

Senior Activities

Aug 19 | 9:30 am

Two knights passing each other while jousting

Knights of Valour Jousting Show

Aug 19 | 6:00 pm

$5 (up to $10 with fees) $10 (up to $15 with fees)

Two knights passing each other while jousting

Knights of Valour Jousting Show

Aug 20 | 6:00 pm

$5 (up to $10 with fees) $10 (up to $15 with fees)

A young person proudly holds a slab of bacon with a prize tag in a bustling indoor venue. He smiles broadly, conveying a sense of achievement.

Best of Missouri Awards & Sale

Aug 22

Best of Missouri Awards: 10:30 am
Best of MIssouri Sale: 11:15 am

Missouri State Fair livestock auction scene with an auctioneer speaking, audience seated, and a person presenting an animal in a cage. Purple and yellow championship banners in the background.

Sale of Champions

Aug 22 | 1:30 pm

A rendering of the new Governor Michael L. Parson Arena

Governor Michael L. Parson Arena Open to Fairgoers

Aug 23 | 11:00 am

Three man play fiddles on the Touchstone Energy Stage with a crowd watching.

Missouri Fiddling Championship

Aug 23 | 1:30 pm

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Sedalia MO, 65301

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