Military Appreciation Day Events

Military Appreciation Day

Date and Time

Sunday, August 10

Location

Fairgrounds

Military Admission Promotion

  • Free gate admission for active military, veterans & delayed entry recruits with appropriate I.D. $1 admission for immediate family members (spouse & dependent children).

Military Carnival Promotion

  • $5 off unlimited carnival ride wristband for military & immediate family, purchased at the Fair, Aug 10 only, with coupon available at admission gate

Military Activities in the Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall

  • Military Resource Fair
    • 10 am – 5 pm:
  • Hospitality Area, sponsored by Pepsi
    • 10 am – 5 pm
    • A hospitality area will be accessible for veterans and active military, sponsored by Pepsi
  • Photo opportunities available for veterans and active military
    • 10 am: 1910-1948
    • 10:15 am: 1949-1960
    • 10:30 am: 1961-1980
    • 1:30 pm: 1981-2000
    • 1:45 pm: 2001-2025
    • 2 pm: Active Military
  • Quilts of Honor Presentation
    • 11 am
    • 2:30 pm

Military Activities in the Mathewson Exhibition Center

Military Flag Retreat Ceremony

  • Darrell Williams of Higginsville, MO, U.S. Marine Corps – Aug 10 at 5:30 pm

Military Vendor/Concessionaire Discounts

  • Participating vendors/concessionaires will provide discounts for veterans/active duty military members and their families
Participating Vendors/Concessionaires