
Hours
Gates Open Daily
7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (use Gate 6 after 10 p.m.)
Box Office Hours
- June 28 – Aug 5: 12 pm – 6 pm (M-F)
- Closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day
- Aug 8 – 10: 9 am – 6 pm
- Aug 11 – 21: 9 am – 9 pm
Carnival Midway Hours
The carnival midway opens by noon on weekdays & by 11 a.m. on weekends, weather permitting. The midway closes between 11:30 p.m. & 1:30 a.m. each day, at the Carnival Company’s discretion & depending on weather.
Wristbands are sold until 10:30 p.m. each day & are valid only on the day of sale (no refunds).
Exhibit Buildings
Most exhibit buildings are open to the public as followed:
- Aug 11 – 13: 9 am – 9 pm
- Aug 14 – 18: 9 am – 8 pm
- Aug 19 – 20: 9 am – 9 pm
- Aug 21: 9 am – 6 pm
View all locations for specific hours.
Address
2503 W. 16th St, Sedalia, MO 65301
Located at the intersection of Highway 65 and 16th Street
Entrances
- Centennial Gate entrance – Highway 65
- Main Gate entrance – 16th Street
- Gate 11 entrance – Highway 65
- Gate 6 entrance – Clarendon Road
Alternate Transportation
Eastbound trains from Kansas City arrive at 10:27 AM and 5:49 PM
Westbound trains from St. Louis arrive at 11:50 AM and 6:42 PM
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