Fair Admission

Advance Admission

Buy Tickets Early and Save

  • Good for one day adult admission: $12
  • Sold July – Aug 12
    • Available at Break Time and Family Center Farm & Home stores (please check back for store locations)
      • Cost: $12 (no fees)
    • Available at Etix.com (sales end July 31 at 9 am)
      • Cost: $12 (up to $17.50 with fees)
    • MSF Box Office (through Aug 12)
      • Cost: $12 (up to $12.49 with fees)
  • No advance pricing for senior, youth or child

Regular Gate Admission

2026 Missouri State Fair, Aug 13-23

Ticket prices are for single day admission.

  • Adult: $15 (up to $15.56 with fees)
  • Senior (age 60+): $10 (up to $10.46 with fees)
  • Youth (ages 6-12): $4 (up to $5.10 with fees)
  • Kid (age 5 & under): FREE

Grandstand tickets do not include admission to the Fair.

Bart the Mule in front of the carnival Midway
Children showing sheep

Exhibitor Admission

Available for purchase by exhibitors when entering shows/contests.

  • Daily Exhibitor Admission: $8 (up to $8.42 with fees)
  • Must be purchased from the Missouri State Fair’s Business Office by August 12 or with entry form until entries closes on July 13 (these tickets are not available at the gate).
  • Maximum purchase of 40 tickets per exhibitor.
  • Youth exhibitors age 12 & under receive free Fair admission wristband with date of birth properly entered on entries submitted.
  • Exhibitor admission tickets do not include exhibitor parking. See the Parking page for details.
  • See Deals & Specials page for daily admission specials.

Daily Schedules

Discover new events and specials every day!

Events will be added as they are confirmed. Comprehensive schedules will be available closer to Fair time.

VIEW DAILY SCHEDULES

Additional Information

Deals & Specials

Visit the Deals & Specials page for the latest specials and ways to save.

Groups & Tours

Visit the Groups & Tours page for information about group pricing.

Parking

Visit the Parking page for more information on parking at the fair.

Additional Resources

View the Visit page for additional information, or contact the team for additional assistance.

FAQ

Visit the FAQ page for additional information.

Grandstand Event Policies

Visit the Grandstand Event Policies page for additional information.