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Aug 13-23, 2026

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There are a variety of great events that take place outside on the grounds.

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

Historic Main Gate

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

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

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

Aug 13 - 23

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

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

Aug 13 - 23

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

Aug 13 - 23

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

Aug 13 - 23

Fair Mascot, Bartholomule, in a tuxedo and red bow tie waves cheerfully in front of a the Missouri State Fair Main Gate Tribute. A fair poster is visible below the sign.

Main Gate Tribute

Aug 13 - 23

American flag flies on a flag pole in the clear blue sky. Some clouds float in the background.

National Anthem

Aug 13 - 23 | 9:00 am

A mirrored man in a patriotic outfit holds a "250 Years" flag. In the background, fireworks light up the sky with a large American flag. Celebration theme.

THE AmirrorCAN MAN

Aug 13 - 23

BARTholomule

Aug 13 - 23

Strolling daily: 9:00 am

A man, Professor Farquare, in a top hat plays a banjo next to a woman, Polecat Annie, in fringed attire and a wide-brimmed hat, creating a lively and rustic outdoor setting.

Professor Farquar & Polecat Annie

Aug 13 - 23

Strolling daily: 9:00 am

Three sea lions perform at an outdoor show, each balanced on a stool. A trainer in a red shirt engages with them. A crowd watches in the background.

Sea Lion Splash

Aug 13 - 23

A man and woman lookdown at a piece of paer with a wine glass in front of them.

Missouri Wine 101 Classes

Aug 13

First Class: 12:00 pm
Second Class: 2:00 pm

Acrobat balances upside down on stacked cylinders in a vibrant circus tent. Performer in matching outfit watches, with "Amazing Anastasini Circus" sign lit up in the bottom right corner.

Anastasini Circus

Aug 13 - 23

A group of people in historical American Revolutionary War attire marches in a parade, carrying flags, including the American flag, with a festive atmosphere.

Opening Day Parade

Aug 13 | 6:00 pm

Hamburgers displayed at the Missouri State Fair Barbecue Contest

“Show-Me Tailgate Throwdown” Barbecue Contest

Aug 14

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 white buckets with colorful graphics. The left bucket features a "Show-Me Missouri State Fair" design with stars. The right shows logos for Stihl and Family Center Farm & Home.

Family Center Farm & Home Free 5 Gallon Buckets

Aug 15 - 16

A large truck trailer with "Freedom Truck" written boldly on its side, adorned with a patriotic mural. The scene is sunlit and set in an open area.

Freedom 250 Truck Mobile Museum

Aug 15 - 16

A man and woman lookdown at a piece of paer with a wine glass in front of them.

Missouri Wine 101 Classes

Aug 15 | 12:00 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

A man and woman lookdown at a piece of paer with a wine glass in front of them.

Missouri Wine 101 Classes

Aug 20 - 22

First Class (Aug 14-16): 12:00 pm
Second Class (Aug 14 & 15): 2:00 pm

Horseshoes stacked up together on a horseshoe ring

Horseshoe Pitching

Aug 22 - 23 | 9:00 am

800-422-FAIR (3247)

2503 W 16th Street
Sedalia MO, 65301

mostatefair@mda.mo.gov

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