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  • Tickets
    • Fair Admission
    • Grandstand
    • Governor Michael L. Parson Arena
    • Carnival Tickets
    • Governor’s Ham Breakfast
    • Deals & Specials
  • Entertainment
    • Locations
      • Grandstand
      • Governor Michael L. Parson Arena
      • Budweiser Stage
    • Attractions & Shows
      • America 250
      • Military Appreciation
      • Live Music
      • Family Fun
      • Truck/Tractor Pulls & Auto Races
      • Demonstrations
      • Other Contests & Attractions
    • See Animals & Exhibits
      • Animal
      • Competition
      • Interact & Learn
    • Shop
      • Shopping
      • Official Souvenirs
      • Vendors
  • Participate
    • Livestock Shows & Building Exhibits
      • Livestock Exhibitors
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      • Queen Contest
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Three children pet and feed two calves through a white fence in a petting zoo. The scene is lively and evokes a sense of wonder and interaction.

Hedrick’s Educational Petting Zoo

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Children play at a playground with adult supervison. The playground has blue and yellow climbing structures and slides. A sunny day with a large tree in the background.

Kids Zone

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Missouri State Fair's Historic Main Gate entrance to the Fairgrounds

Historic Main Gate

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A photo station at the Missouri State Fair reads "Salutes Our Heroes" with military emblems. It stands on grass under a tree, with a brick building nearby.

Photo Stations

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Two festive ribbon rosettes with blue, red and white colors feature gold text: "Missouri State Fair, Sedalia," on a star-patterned background.

Patriotic Livestock Shows, Contests & Buildings

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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

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A group of people, including children and a cowboy, stand around a brown cow in a barn. They appear engaged and attentive, creating a warm, educational scene.

Let’s Talk Livestock at the Bart’s Barn

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

Find the Missouri Wine Giveaway

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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

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Four piglets wearing numbered vests race on wood shavings under a yellow tent. Spectators cheer by the "Finish Line" and "Hedrick's Racing Pigs" signs.

Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Show

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People gather around a small pen under a canopy, observing a pig. A woman inside the pen talks to the group. The setting appears casual and educational.

Let’s Talk Livestock at the FFA Building

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A team of majestic Clydesdale horses pulling a carriage in a parade, guided by handlers in red shirts. Spectators line the street, enjoying the festive atmosphere.

World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales

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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

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Police officers in uniform participate in a cooking demonstration at a Consumer Showcase event. Observers watch as they work on tall countertops.

Consumer Showcase

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Three people observe chickens in cages at an outdoor fair, beside a brick building. The scene is lively and engaged, with curious expressions.

Let’s Talk Livestock at the Poultry/Rabbit Barn

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A vibrant scene with a bluebird perched on a wooden post amidst wildflowers, set against a backdrop of the American flag waving under a blue sky.

America 250 Mural

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Black U.S. Army semi-truck with attached trailer parked on sunny day. Trailer has "Turn Journey into Mission" slogan and palm trees in background.

U.S. Army Special Operations Adventure Trailer

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Man talks to a woman in a buliding with painting in the background.

Artists in Residence

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Missouri Department of Conservation Demos

Conservation Demos

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Varied Industries building front

Shopping at the Varied Industries Building

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