General Rules & Regulations

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General Information

Admission

• Single day adult………………………………………………………………….. $15.00
• Age 6 – 12……………………………………………………………………………..$4.00
• 5 and younger ……………………………………………………………………… FREE
• Senior (60 and over), …………………………………………………………..$10.00
  (with proper identification: Medicare card, Silver Citizen Discount Card, driver’s license, etc.)
• Advance Adult Admission ticket (must be purchased before August 13, 2026)………………………………………………………………..$12.00
• Adult Exhibitor tickets (13 and older) (must be purchased before August 13, 2026) (limit 40 per exhibitor) ………………………………….$8.00
• Exhibitor Season Pass Wristband (must be purchased before August 13, 2026)……………………………… $88.00 + $2.00 processing fee
• Exhibitor season pass wristband processing fees sponsored by: Bomgaars.
• Youth Exhibitor Admission (12 & under)……………………………………………………… FREE
• Youth Exhibitor Admission sponsored by: MFA, Inc.

Admission prices are subject to increase by any required federal or state taxes. Absolutely no general admission refunds.

Parking

In no case is the Missouri State Fair responsible for any theft, accident or loss of any property. The Fair reserves the right to limit quantities purchased.

• Single day – general parking ………………………………………………….. FREE
• Single day – reserved parking (concessionaires/livestock exhibitors) ($4.60 + $.40 sales tax)……………………………………….$5.00
• Advance livestock vehicle (6 days) (Must be purchased with entries.) ($27.59 + $2.41 sales tax)………………………………$30.00
• Advance livestock vehicle (11 days) (Must be purchased with entries.) ($50.59 + $4.41 sales tax)…………………………….. $55.00
• Delivery vehicle and driver ($137.96 + $12.04 sales tax)…………$150.00
• Storage vehicle sticker (For all storage type vehicles in Purveyor Lot w/o electricity) ($110.37 + $9.63 sales tax) ……..$120.00
• Storage vehicle sticker (For all storage type vehicles in Purveyor Lot with electricity) ($275.93 + $24.07 sales tax)…..$300.00

Delivery vehicles will not be permitted to operate after 10:00 a.m. in restricted areas.

Taxis enter Gate 11 and may not go past unloading area at admission gate turn around lot.

Advertising Restrictions

Use of the Missouri State Fair and its facilities is not allowed for any purpose other than scheduled reserved uses during the period of the fair. Persons or groups are restricted to exhibit space as approved by the fair management.

Parades, demonstrations, or other events which might disrupt the routine enjoyment of the fair and its activities are prohibited except for parades as official fair functions and parades with 24-hour advance authorization.

Animal Care Statement

The Missouri State Fair is the showplace for animal agriculture for the state. All animals and livestock shown, housed or displayed shall receive care that is healthful and consistent with accepted husbandry practices and the rules and regulations set forth by the Missouri State Fair. Exhibitors are required to notify their Department Superintendent if they have an animal experiencing illness, injury or discomfort; the Department Superintendent will notify the Livestock Superintendent, who will notify the State Veterinarian’s Office. A veterinarian will be on call. Animals experiencing illness, injury or discomfort should be properly cared for. Exhibits shall reflect the care and concern that Missourians have for livestock, poultry, companion animals and wildlife.

ATM

ATMs are for use by the public and are located at various locations on the Fairgrounds; look for signage or ask at one of the information booths.

Building – Hours of Operation

Commercial Exhibit Buildings are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on August 13, 14, 15, 21 and 22. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 16, 17 , 18, 19, 20 and 23.

Competitive Exhibit Buildings are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on August 13, 14, 15, 21 and 22. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. August 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 23. This applies to Fine Arts, Floriculture, Home Economics, FFA, and 4-H Buildings.

All building exhibits must remain intact until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 23. Any exhibitor who violates this policy will not be allowed to return to future fairs.

Camping – Public

The Missouri State Fair campground is located on the west side of the fairgrounds on Clarendon Road. The 60-acre campground provides approximately 170 electrical, water and sewer hook-ups, on a first-come, first-served basis and also has three sewage waste dump stations and restrooms/shower facilities.

The camping fee is $45.00 ($41.99 + $3.61 sales tax) per vehicle per day beginning August 1. No refunds. Any problems regarding camping or fees should be directed to the campground office located in the entrance booth on the north side of the west public campground.

Electricity supplied through RV plug only. No 110 volt receptacles available.

In the event of overloads on circuits, Fair management reserves the right to curtail electrical service during exceptional demand periods. Extension cords without a ground wire are not to be used.

Public Campground Visitor Parking: For the convenience of our customers, limited visitor parking will be available in our public campgrounds at a cost of $10.00 ($9.20 + $0.80 sales tax) per car on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitor tags must be obtained at the campground entrance booth, and visitors must park in designated area, as directed by our campground hosts. When designated visitor parking is full, all overflow traffic must park in general parking, at the direction of our parking staff.

ATV’s will be prohibited in both the main Fairgrounds and the campground.

Golf cars only may be operated in the campgrounds with adherence to the Fair policy, with a $100.00 permit ($91.98 + $8.02 sales tax).

A pedestrian underpass located on the east side of the campground exit connects the campground to the Fairgrounds. Regular Fair admission will be charged to those entering grounds via the tunnel.

A wristband gives access to and from the campground with only one admission charge per day.

Absolutely no coolers with alcoholic beverages will be allowed inside the inner gates of the Fairgrounds.

Tampering with utilities is prohibited. Opening, modifying or otherwise tampering with electric pedestals or other utilities will result in expulsion from the campground with no reimbursement of fees or expenses. Additionally, commercial exhibitors not complying with this rule may not be offered contract renewals for the following year. Competitive exhibitors may also be subject to loss of premiums or other penalties as outlined in the fair’s general rules.

Electrical Service for Concessionaires

Electrical service must be obtained from the Electrical Office south of the Carpenter Shop ($55.00 minimum per hookup plus electric service plus sales tax). The Electrical Office does not accept money. Hookup fee is to be coordinated with Concessions Office and paid in the Business Office.

Where outside or inside wiring is necessary, a charge for labor and materials will be made. Payment must be received in the Business Office by the close of the fair.

All necessary wiring for concessions will be done on a time-and-material basis. All labor charges will be at the current rate for regular working hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. All work on Saturday and Sunday and after 4:30 p.m. weekdays is overtime. All labor charges for overtime will double the regular hourly rate.

Fire Department and Ambulance Service

Fire protection and ambulance services will be available on the grounds for the duration of the annual Fair.

In case of fire or emergency, notify the State Fair telephone operator, a security person, or a Missouri State Fair staff member.

Fire inspections on the grounds and in the buildings will be made regularly.

In case of fire, please give emergency equipment and personnel the right of way and stay out of the area involved.

First Aid Station

The first aid station is located east of the Highway Gardens. DMAT at zone office.

Housing Accommodations

Reservations for rooms must be made directly with the hotels and motels. For other accommodations visit visitsedaliamo.com.

Information Booths

Information booths are located across the fairgrounds. Maps are at several convenient locations on the fairgrounds.

Liability Statement

The Missouri State Fair will not be responsible to any person, individual, corporation or association for any loss by fire, theft, damage, or personal injury sustained by anyone through the negligence of any person or group of persons, exhibits or exhibitors.

Parking/Gate Procedures

Exhibitors, concessionaires and purveyors should consult the map for location of gates and parking lots.

Gates 4, 6 and 8 are Limited Access Gates. Gate 11 will be a general access gate, but hang tags will be necessary to access inner Gate 11 inside the perimeter gate. Only vehicles with proper credentials will be allowed to enter these gates.

Each gate is color-coded with the assigned parking lots. Parking permits and unloading permits are Hang Tags.

You may only enter the gate coded with the same color as your parking tag. Any color hang tag may enter Gate 6 from midnight to 6:00 a.m. Admission fees will be collected at these gates.

Exhibitors and concessionaires who do not have the proper admission, unloading and/or parking passes should report to the Visitor’s Hospitality booth on South Highway 65, next to the Missouri Department of Conservation office building. Livestock exhibitors report to Gate 4 – off 16th Street.

• Gate 4 – Blue Hang Tag
  • Cattle (Beef and Dairy-Limited)*
  • Draft Horses
  • Horses
  • Mules
    *See entry blank
• Gate 6 – Red Hang Tag
  • Fair Employees
  • Service
  • Purveyors
  • Special Guests
  • Concessionaires
• Gate 11 – Green Hang Tag
  • Boer Goats
  • Concessionaires
  • Disabled
  • Lambs – Market & Wether Dams
  • Media
  • Poultry
  • Rabbit
  • Fair Employees
  • Truck & Tractor Pull
• Gate 8 – Yellow Hang Tag
  • Concessionaires
  • Conservation
  • 4-H & FFA Exhibitors
  • Dairy Goats
  • Machinery
  • Sheep – Breeding
  • Swine
• Gate 9 – General Admission
  • No Hang Tag Necessary

Gates to the Fairgrounds will be closed Wednesday, August 12, to drive-through traffic. Gate 6 will be open for participants in events taking place in the Mathewson Exhibition Center. The Fair opens Thursday, August 13.

Parking

Restricted parking lots are available for livestock exhibitors and concessionaires who may park in their assigned areas. Entry gates and restricted parking lots are color-coded, and vehicles allowed to park in a designated restricted lot are provided a hang tag of that color. The hang tag must be displayed from the rear view mirror in the vehicle. These hang tags give authorization to enter the gate coded in the same color nearest to the assigned parking area. This information is outlined under Entry Procedures. Failure to park in the assigned area or to display a hang tag will result in the vehicle being towed. If a vehicle is towed and impounded, a minimum fee of $125.00 must be paid before the vehicle is released.

Motorcycle parking is provided at all general parking gates (Main Gate, Gate 5, Gate 9, Gate 11, and Centennial Gate).

Parcel Delivery

Packages addressed to the Missouri State Fair will be delivered to the proper department. During the fair, all UPS and Federal Express packages will be delivered to the drop-off site east of the locomotive (approximate delivery times will be posted). All packages should be addressed as follows:

Name and Department
(Your Cell Phone Number)
Missouri State Fair
2503 West 16th Street
Sedalia, MO 65301

Pets

No pets are allowed on the fairgrounds. Exceptions: 1) Service animals for persons with disabilities; 2) Police dogs on duty; 3) Trained animals in scheduled performances; and 4) Pets entered in scheduled competitions.

There will be no dogs allowed in the exhibit barns except those entered in a show, police dogs on duty, or those trained to aid a person with disabilities.

Photographers

The official State Fair photographers are located on the Fairgrounds. Contact your department superintendent for the location. Livestock publication photographers with credentials provided by the Fair will be allowed to take pictures for their respective associations, however, only the official State Fair photographer is allowed to shoot inside the show ring. Contact the Fair’s Publicity Office for more information regarding photographers and obtaining credentials.

Photographing Youth Participation at the Fair

Public Relations are an important part of the Missouri State Fair. Photographs are used in various print and electronic media to recognize members for their work and to let others know what is happening at the Missouri State Fair. Should you prefer that your child not be photographed at MSF events, we want to work with you to keep his or her photo from being taken. Because there are so many youth involved in the Missouri State Fair, we cannot assure you that your child will not be photographed. We will ask official photographers to honor individual’s requests not to be photographed. Please visit with your children about your wishes and encourage them to let photographers know that they request not to be photographed. Should a photo of your child be made and used against your wishes, please let us know so that we will not use it again in the future.

Picnic Area

Picnic tables are located in parking areas and in the Highway Gardens. No coolers containing alcoholic beverages may be carried through the inner gates of the fairgrounds. Coolers and large bags may be inspected.

Police

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is located at the Centennial gate, east of the Coliseum. The Missouri State Fair security staff is on duty 24 hours daily.

Press & Media Lounge

The Press and Media Lounge is located in the Missouri Electric Cooperatives (MEC) Building between the Varied Industries and Commercial Buildings. All media representatives visiting the fair are requested to register at the Publicity Office in the MEC Building. Information about awards, statistics, official decisions, announcements and daily events may be obtained from the Publicity Office.

Prohibited Activities/Items

No weapons (including firearms and ammunitions, knives, bows and arrows, tasers, stun guns, swords, and axes) allowed. No bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller skates, and/or any other type of non-motorized activity allowed. No mopeds, scooters, go-carts, motorcycles, Segways, or other type of motorized activity allowed. No barbecue grills allowed (includes charcoal, butane, propane, and woodchip-type grills). No alcohol (including any beer, wine, and hard liquor) allowed. No laser pointers or drones allowed (unless specified by the Fair Director). These items are prohibited in the interest of safety for all who attend the Fair. Violators will have equipment confiscated. It will be available for pick up the day after the Fair closes at the Highway Patrol Office.

No animal, except those entered in a show, class, or entertainment act, allowed.

No solicitation will be allowed on the grounds without advance permission from the Fair Director.

Sale of Non-Entered Animals

Animals not entered in a show or a class at the Missouri State Fair cannot be sold anywhere on the Fairgrounds. The seller will be prohibited from competing or exhibiting for a minimum of one year. This will lead to forfeiture of premiums and prizes won and immediate removal of all animals from the Fairgrounds.

Senior Citizens’ Lounge

A lounge for senior citizens, sponsored by AT&T and the Telephone Pioneers, along with Nabholz Construction, is located in the Log Home. The air-conditioned lounge offers refreshments, fairground maps and information daily.

On Senior Citizens’ Day, August 19, a senior lounge will also be available in the air-conditioned Mathewson Exhibition Center arena. Free maps, refreshments and shuttle bus passes are available in both lounges on Senior Citizens’ Day.

Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 19 Only

Special Assistance

Persons with disabilities should let Fair officials and the superintendent of the show know if special assistance is needed.

Exhibitor Rules and Regulations

The Missouri State Fair will not be responsible for duplicate account charges related to multiple submission of entry forms.

Entries

All classes of the Missouri State Fair, unless otherwise noted, are open to exhibitors who meet the requirements, whether residents of Missouri or some other state. Entry blanks may be printed from mostatefair.com.

1. Violation of any rules may result in any or all of the following:
   • Withholding or return of payment for the animal or exhibit, premiums and awards.
   • Suspension from future exhibiting at the Missouri State Fair for a length of time to be determined by the Missouri State Fair Commission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Commission. Suspensions can be for any length of time and may be permanent.
   • Probationary exhibiting at the Missouri State Fair for a length of time and under such terms and conditions to be determined by the Missouri State Fair Commission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Commission.
   • Assessment of any other penalty determined by the Missouri State Fair Commission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Commission.
2. Entries in all departments must be received before the closing date set for each department. All entries must be received by specified deadline. No late entries will be accepted for livestock. All entries are due by July 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. NOTE: ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES will be taken after the closing dates indicated.
3. Vendor input form required for each exhibitor in order for premiums to be paid. The form must match the name on the entry blank.
4. All entries must be typed or printed.
5. All entries must include:
   • Name of the owner of the article or animal
   • Complete mailing address, including route number, box number, street number, county, city, state, zip code, and daytime phone number.
   • Social Security or tax I.D. number of exhibitor (Social Security numbers are required due to premiums being 1099 reportable).
   • Department letter
   • Section letter
   • Class number
   • Description of article (except livestock)
   • Livestock entries must also include:
     • Name of animal
     • Animal’s date of birth
     • Ear tag number, ID number, band or leg number or registry number
     • The number of animals to be exhibited
     • Entries will not be accepted unless this information is given. Exhibits which have been erroneously entered may be transferred to their proper class prior to judging at the discretion of the director and superintendent of the department. If such classes have been judged, they shall not be re-judged.
6. Exhibitors are only allowed to enter animals that represent the section/category they are entering (such as a mule in the mule show or Angus beef cattle in Angus beef cattle show); no other animals qualify.
7. Exhibitors are responsible for their own errors and those of their agents in filling out entry blanks.
8. All entries must be accompanied by the proper fees. All adult livestock entrants can purchase exhibitor passes for the person(s) exhibiting livestock. Checks for livestock exhibitor passes and entry fees should be made payable to the Missouri State Fair. Any exhibiting person, party, organization or company giving an insufficient funds check to the Missouri State Fair or to any vendor at the Missouri State Fair will result in disciplinary action.
9. Articles entered for premiums which are the result of mechanical or artistic skill must be entered in the name of the artist, inventor, manufacturer or maker. Please check eligibility requirements in the department in which the article is entered.
10. All entries are made with the distinct understanding that in no event will the Missouri State Fair become responsible for any loss or damage that may occur to any animal or article.
11. Any animal or article eligible to be shown must be owned by the exhibitor when entry is made.
12. Individual animals shown in all of the group and herd classes listed must have been entered and shown in one of the classes for single animals
13. Substitutions of eligible animals or articles may be permitted at the discretion of the department superintendent prior to judging.
14. Electronic communication devices prohibited in the show ring.
15. Drenching will not be allowed except when authorized for health reasons by the State Veterinary.
16. Muzzles will not be allowed on market lambs or breeding sheep.
17. No show halter leads with any sharp objects will be allowed.
18. No Port-a-cool units allowed on the Missouri State Fairgrounds.
19. 4-H and FFA entries should be sent to the Missouri State Fair.
20. Only Missouri 4-H and FFA members are eligible.
21. 4-H entry blanks may be obtained at county University Extension Centers. FFA entry blanks can be obtained from high school vocational agriculture instructors. Entry blanks are also available on-line at mostatefair.com.
22. 4-H and FFA exhibitors will not be entered automatically in the open breeding stock shows.

Entry & Processing Fees

Equine Stall and Pen Rates

• 4-H & FFA Horse Show ………………………………………………………..$27.00
• 4-H & FFA Horse Show jump out fee ……………………………………..$15.00
• Draft Horses (may put 1 per stall) ($45.99 + $4.01 sales tax) …….$50.00
• Draft Horse Pull, per team ($18.40 + $1.60 sales tax)……………….$20.00
• Draft Horse Pull, hook fee……………………………………………………..$20.00
• Draft Pony Show (per head) ($18.40 + $1.60 sales tax)………………………………………………….$20.00
• Mules, Draft, per head (may put 2 per stall) ($18.40 + $1.60 sales tax)………………………………………………….$20.00
• Miniature Mules, per head (may put 2 per stall) ($18.40 + $1.60 sales tax)………………………………………………….$20.00
• Miniature Donkey, per head (may put 2 per stall) ($9.20 + $.80 sales tax)……………………………………………………..$10.00
• Gaited Mules, per head ($9.20 + $.80 sales tax)………………………$10.00
• Riding & Jumping Mules, per head ($9.20 + $.80 sales tax)………$10.00
• Jacks & Jennets, per head ($9.20 + $.80 sales tax)………………….$10.00
• Pony Pull, per head ($9.20 + $.80 sales tax)……………………………$10.00
• Pony Pull, hook fee ………………………………………………………………$20.00

All horse entries must pay stall or pen fee. Stalls will be assigned. Fees include sales tax. All livestock and horse entries must pay entry fee. Stalls will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Livestock Fees

• 4-H/FFA Dog, per head …………………………………………………………..$4.00
• Beef Cattle – Open, per head, includes bedding fee………………….$30.00
• Beef Cattle – 4-H/FFA, per head, includes bedding fee ……………..$21.00
• Beef Cattle: 4-H/FFA Steer, Market Heifer or Crossbred Heifer …$25.00
• Carcass: Steer, per head ……………………………………………………..$25.00
• Dairy Cattle – Open, per head ………………………………………………..$20.00
• Dairy Cattle – 4-H/FFA, per head……………………………………………. $11.00
• Swine (Barrows, Boars & Gilts) – Open, per head ………………………$6.00
• Swine (Barrows, Boars & Gilts) – 4-H/FFA, per head…………………..$4.00
• Carcass: Growth & Quality Barrow, per head (includes ultra sound fee of $5.00)………………………………………..$20.00
• Sheep, per head – Open (breeding & market)…………………………….$6.00
• Sheep, per head 4-H/FFA (breeding & market) ………………………….$4.00
• Carcass: Lamb, per head………………………………………………………..$8.00
• Sheep, Leadline ……………………………………………………………………$5.00
• Sheep, 4-H/FFA Fitting Contest ……………………………………………..$10.00
• Goats, per head – Open ………………………………………………………….$6.00
• Goats, per head – 4-H/FFA………………………………………………………$4.00
• Carcass: Open Meat Goat Carcass, per head…………………………..$8.00
• Poultry – Open: Pen of three………………………………………………..$6.00
• Single…………………………………………………………$3.00
• Poultry – 4-H/FFA: Pen of four………………………………………………….$6.00
• Pen of three………………………………………………..$6.00
• Single…………………………………………………………$3.00
• Rabbits – Open: Regular class………………………………………………$3.00
• Meat pen…………………………………………………….$6.00
• Rabbits 4-H/FFA: Regular class………………………………………………$3.00
• Meat pen…………………………………………………….$6.00

Building Exhibit Fees

• Home Economics: per article …………………………………………………..$1.00
• Floriculture: per article……………………………………………………………$1.00
• Agriculture:
• Hams, Bacon & Summer Sausages: per article……………………….$1.00
• Apiculture: per article…………………………………………………………..$1.00
• Horticulture: per article …………………………………………………………$1.00
• Fine Arts:
• Junior 50 Division: per article………………………………………………..$2.50
• Photography: per article……………………………………………………….$2.50
• Amateur/Professional Division: per article ………………………………$5.00
• Porcelain Art: per article ………………………………………………………..$1.00
• Missouri Top 50: per article …………………………………………………..$5.00

Livestock

No late entries will be accepted for livestock. All entries are due by July 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Building Exhibits Late Fees

• Agriculture:
• Hams, Bacon & Summer Sausages: per article……………………..$10.00
• Home Economics, per exhibitor …………………………………………….$10.00
• Fine Arts:
• Amateur/Professional, per exhibitor.. …………………………………….$10.00
• Junior 50, per exhibitor ……………………………………………………….$10.00
• Photography, per exhibitor ………………………………………………….$10.00
• Porcelain, per exhibitor ………………………………………………………$10.00

IAFE (International Association of Fairs & Expositions) National Code of Showring Ethics

Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at a livestock show. In addition to the “IAFE Code of Show Ring Ethics,” fairs and livestock shows may have rules and regulations which they impose on the local, county, state, provincial and national levels.

All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada. The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events:

1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of ownership, and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is prohibited.
2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock show officials.
3. Junior exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals while at fairs or livestock shows.
4. Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of violative drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of, consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event which culminates with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules affect the animal’s performance or appearance at the event. If the laboratory report on the analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance tested by the laboratory, to which it is sent, is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise. At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian.
5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal’s performance or alter its natural contour, confirmation, or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.
6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited.
7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them.
8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action.
9. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal’s condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics.
10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to have disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show for violation of this Code of Show Ring Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or livestock show without recourse against the fair or livestock show. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent that any proceedings or disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show may be published with the name of the violator or violators in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and Expos and any special notices to members.
11. The act of entering of an animal in a fair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal, state, or provincial statutes, regulations, or rules may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over such infractions.

Code of Ethics

Believing it is in the best interest of all junior exhibitors to maintain a reputation of integrity and to present a wholesome and progressive image, the Missouri State Fair sets forth the following regulation: 4-H and FFA members are expected to conduct themselves according to the best traditions of their respective organizations. Inappropriate conduct (drinking, stealing, vandalism, and indiscreet behavior) WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Any violation of this rule will be grounds for disqualifying the exhibitor and/ or livestock involved. Further, any premium monies earned will be forfeited.

Compliance Regulation

Exhibitors who refuse to parade their animal(s) when asked to do so by the Superintendent in charge, or who otherwise disobeys rules laid down in the premium guide, will thereby forfeit their rights to exhibit and any premium they may already have won. All livestock exhibits will be exhibited at the sole risk of the exhibitor.

Exhibit Release

All livestock and machinery exhibitors must present at the exit gate a release form signed by the department superintendent before any part of an exhibit may be removed from the Fairgrounds.

All exhibits will be released at the time given in each department designated by the Fair Director.

In the event that an animal perishes on the Missouri State Fairgrounds, it becomes the property of the Missouri State Fair. The Superintendent of the department or the appropriate Fair staff member will secure the carcass and hold it until it is released by the Livestock Superintendent for postmortem inquiry at the direction of the State Veterinarian.

Stall, Pens, Feed, Bedding

1. Stalls will be assigned by that department’s superintendent.
2. No stalls or pens will be reserved unless entries are accompanied by proper fees.
3. All exhibitors, except beef cattle, must bring their own bedding during the 2026 Fair. Livestock exhibitors are also expected to bring their own feed – additional feed and bedding will not be available for purchase during the Fair.
   As part of the bedding project, beef cattle exhibitors will be provided Premium Missouri Mulch bedding.The cost of the mulch bedding is included in the price of beef cattle entry fees. No other bedding will be allowed for beef cattle including sawdust, pellets, etc. Dairy cattle exhibitors may continue adding straw to the bedding. All exhibitors should practice good environmental stewardship, keeping the bedding clean and free of glass, plastics, cans and other trash for the purposes of the Fair’s recycling agreement.
4. Barns, stalls or pens may NOT be used for storage of feed, forage or bedding. THIS RULE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
5. Livestock exhibitors must furnish their own water buckets and feed troughs.
6. Beef tie-out gates will be closed daily at 8:00 a.m. and opened at 7:00 p.m. Cattle may be led to tie-out areas after 7:00 p.m. and must be returned to stalls by 8:00 a.m. Any cattle remaining in the tie-out area after 8:00 a.m. will not be allowed to enter the grounds.
7. All stalls and pens must be cleaned before 8:00 a.m. daily and refuse disposed of as superintendent directs. All paper, glass, plastic, wire, metal, and other refuse must be separated from the animal waste and bedding. All materials other than animal waste and bedding are to be placed in barrels.
8. NO SMOKING is allowed in barns, hay, straw, or feed storage areas.
9. There will be no dogs allowed in the exhibit barns except those entered in a show, police dogs on duty, or those trained to aid a person with disabilities.
10. All misters, electrical cords, and fans must be approved for use by the Missouri State Fair.
11. Bedding on the sand will not be permitted in the beef cattle barns.
12. No food allowed in barns.

Access

The grounds and buildings will be open for the reception and installation of commercial exhibits Monday, August 10.

All animals and articles must be in place by 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, unless a different hour and date is specified in the department concerned or the superintendent of the department believes later arrival is justified.

Livestock Exhibitor Camping

Livestock exhibitor and concessionaire camping is available in the inner/Lot 5 campgrounds and the outer reserved campgrounds by reservation only for $45.00 ($41.39 + $3.61 sales tax) per space per day. Livestock exhibitor camping is also available near the Sheep Barn $35 per space per day ($32.19 + $2.81 sales tax) and the cattle tie-out area $25 per space per day ($22.99 + $2.01 sales tax). Only one campsite allowed per household and/or mailing address. (Fees are subject to change.) Electricity supplied through 30 or 50 amp RV plug only (30 amp – sheep and 50 amp for all others). No 110 volt receptacles available. Absolutely no electricity will be available by means of an extension cord from a show barn or exhibit building. Campers without prior State Fair Electrician written approval for electrical cords will be disconnected. Unapproved cords may be disconnected, cut and/or removed by State Fair personnel. ATV’s will be prohibited in both the main Fairgrounds and the campground.

The cattle tie-out area is the designated area for tying cattle and parking of vehicles and trailers with proper credentials. The tie-out area will open August 9 at noon for Angus, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Simmental and exhibition cattle. No space may be reserved for any other breed, steers, market heifers or crossbred heifers, prior to August 10.

Any exhibitor doing so will be disqualified from exhibiting with no refund and will be ineligible to exhibit at the 2026 Missouri State Fair. Camping fees and entry fees shall be paid with separate checks.

1. Camping in the reserved campgrounds is a privilege for our livestock exhibitors and you must show livestock in order to make a reservation and keep your campsite. Violators will be removed from the campgrounds and will forfeit all paid fees, and will lose the right to make a reservation the following year.
2. Only one campsite per household and/or mailing address.
3. Submit completed Camping Form along with payment or request reservation online scheduled beginning April 1.
4. Camping Forms or online reservation request must be received by July 10.
5. Campgrounds are open 24 hours each day.
6. Campground speed limit is 5 mph.
7. Camping hangtag must be visible in camper and/or vehicle at all times.
8. The Inner Campgrounds/Lot 5 Exhibitor Campground is located north of the Mathewson Exhibition Center and is available to concessionaires, livestock exhibitors and disabled campers on a first-come, first-served basis, according to date received in the Business Office. All spaces will be reserved.
9. The Outer Campground is located inside the West Public Campgrounds adjacent to the tunnel and is available to livestock exhibitors on a first-come, first-served basis, according to date received in the Business Office. All spaces will be reserved.
10. The Sheep Campground is located near the Sheep Pavilion and is available to livestock exhibitors on a first-come, first-served basis, according to date received in the Business Office.
11. The Beef Campground is located near the Cattle Barns and is available to livestock exhibitors on a first-come, first-served basis, according to date received in the Business Office. These sites have NO amenities. All spaces will be reserved.
12. The Beef Cattle Dry Camping (No Hookups) is also located near the Cattle Barns. Located in the tie-out area and available for tents or RVs; however, no hookups will be provided. ALL campers in the tie-out area must pay for camping.
13. The Disabled Campground is located in the east end of the Inner Campgrounds. A disabled license number or a doctor’s letter must accompany the request or it will be denied.
14. Only one vehicle per campsite will be allowed. Limited additional parking may be available. Violators will be towed at the owner’s expense.
15. No overflow or discharge to the ground will be permitted from any vehicle.
16. Re-selling or subletting a campsite will not be permitted. Violators will be removed from the campgrounds and will forfeit camping fees and privileges.
17. No coolers with alcoholic beverages will be allowed inside the inner gates of the Fairgrounds.
18. Pets must stay inside your paid camping area and be on a leash at all times. Be kind and clean up after your pet.
19. No excessive noise is allowed. Violators will be removed from the campgrounds and will forfeit camping fees and privileges.
20. All persons shall comply with all lawful instructions of the campgrounds staff or any police/security officer.
21. No refunds for campsites.
22. Tampering with utilities is prohibited. Opening, modifying or otherwise tampering with electric pedestals or other utilities will result in expulsion from the campground with no reimbursement of fees or expenses. Additionally, commercial exhibitors not complying with this rule may not be offered contract renewals for the following year. Competitive exhibitors may also be subject to loss of premiums or other penalties as outlined in the Fair’s General Rules.

Judging Premiums and Awards

1. Where there are fewer animals or articles shown in classes than number of premiums offered, the judges may at their discretion award a prize or prizes of such grade as the animal or article deserves. Exhibitors should ascertain from the various superintendents what time the exhibits under their charge will be judged; otherwise, no complaint or protest on the grounds that judges overlooked exhibits will be considered. When there is only one (1) exhibit in a class, the exhibitor will receive half of the premium money for the placing awarded by the judge.
2. All exhibitors and their helpers are required to have original registration certificates for each animal shown. Papers must be made available upon request by department personnel. Photocopies and facsimiles are not acceptable unless otherwise stated in this premium book.
3. No animal will be awarded a prize unless promptly brought into the showing ring when the class is called. Entries in livestock departments are received with the distinct understanding that all animals must be brought to the arena for judging, exhibiting and parade purposes. Exhibitors refusing to parade their animals upon request of the superintendent in charge or disobeying other rules laid down in the premium guide will thereby forfeit their rights to exhibit and any premium money they may have already won. All livestock exhibits will be exhibited at the sole risk of the exhibitor.
4. Any attempt by an exhibitor, either personally or through an agent, to corrupt the judges or exert undue influence will subject the offender to expulsion from the grounds and he or she will thereafter be prohibited from exhibiting or other privileges.
5. If an exhibitor or employee, in an inappropriate and public manner, makes exception to the judging or ruling of the judge, awarding committee, superintendent or any official of the Missouri State Fair, said exhibitor or employee will result in disciplinary action.
6. Premium checks will be written as soon as possible at the conclusion of the Fair. All checks will be mailed to premium winners if registration in the MissouriBUYS powered by MOVERS payment system or a vendor input form has been completed by the exhibitor. Registration must be completed online at missouribuys.mo.gov or Vendor Input forms must be turned in to Missouri State Fair Business Office to ensure forms are received. QR codes will be provided at livestock and building offices to assist in website access to register. Name on registration and vendor form must match the name on the entry blank.
7. A ribbon on an article does not establish the fact of a first, second or third prize. In rearranging, a ribbon may have been attached in error. Premiums will be paid strictly upon the report as shown in the award book. This record will stand as official.
8. Premiums not claimed prior to December 31, 2026, will be forfeited.
9. The Missouri State Fair does not guarantee premium money, merchandise, prizes or special awards. Because the State Fair Commission is without constitutional or statutory authority to borrow money for its operation, it reserves the right to prorate premium money because of state budget restraints.
10. Premium checks will be issued after August 24, 2026.

Jim Spencer, Jr. – Livestock Superintendent
Randy Conklin – Equine Superintendent

Department Superintendents

1. Superintendents are to report for duty no later than Wednesday, August 12 at 2:00 p.m., or as stated in the contract, and remain in charge of departments until all exhibits have been claimed by owners, dismissed, or their superintendent is properly excused by the director of the fair.
2. Superintendents shall see that each exhibitor has paid all stall rent or other charges, as evidenced by receipts from the Business Office supervisor, before the judges are permitted pass on the exhibit.
3. The superintendents will direct the arrangement of all articles or animals on exhibit in their departments.
4. All records and supplies will be released to the superintendent of each department after entries have been completed. The superintendent will be in charge of entries until the show is completed. The judge will not be allowed to see the records before the show. Completed records of the show (entry book-cards and marked copy of program) must be signed by the superintendent and the judge verifying placing of exhibit awards and number shown. All materials for the show held must be returned to the Entry Office before premiums will be paid.
5. The superintendent is responsible for ascertaining that each exhibitor complies with the general rules and regulations of the Fair and the specific rules and regulations of the department.
6. The superintendent may combine classes with a limited number of entries.
7. No superintendent or assistant superintendent may enter any article, animal or class in his or her department.

Judges

1. Judges shall report to superintendent of the department at 8:00 a.m. on the day fixed for judging the exhibits, unless otherwise directed by superintendent.
2. No judge shall have an investment, either personally or as an agent or employee, in any animal or article they are to judge. No member of a judge’s family or immediate relative shall show an exhibit under that judge.
3. Judges shall award premiums only in classes named in the premium list and on animals or articles regularly entered.
4. Judges shall observe all the rules governing the exhibits and in the absence of a regulation or when in doubt as to the application of a rule, may call upon the superintendent of the department for written instruction on the point involved, which shall be attached to the award rendered under the decision and with it returned to the Fair Director.
5. The judges’ awards must be entered in the entry book and/or on entry cards, and must be signed by the judge(s) and by the department superintendent.

Protest and Appeal

1. Protest against the exhibition of an article or animal must be made in writing to the superintendent of the department. The reasons for the alleged ineligibility and rule governing the case must be noted. If evidence sustaining the protest is necessary, the names and addresses of witnesses must be given. If the protest cannot be heard and determined immediately, the judges may proceed to pass on the exhibit and an additional placing shall be made. In the event that the protest is sustained, the additional placing shall be entitled to a premium.
2. All protests from a decision of a judge must be made to the Competition Committee of the Missouri State Fair Commission and the Director of the Missouri State Fair within twelve hours after award has been made. An award is made when the notation of the decision of the judge is entered in the department entry book.
3. In every case of protest, whether against the exhibition of an animal or article or against an award, the protesting party must deposit with the director the sum of $100.00 in livestock departments and $100.00 in all other departments. Should the protest be sustained, the deposit shall be returned to the protesting party. Otherwise, it shall be forfeited.
4. In addition to the right to protest herein granted to exhibitors, the management reserves the right to take cognizance of fraud consummated or attempted in connection with an exhibit, and take such action as may be deemed just and proper and as may be warranted on the premises.
5. The right of an exhibitor to appeal the decision of a judge to the management will lie only when it is charged that the award has been made in violation of the rules governing the exhibit, or when it is charged that the decision of the judge has been influenced or interfered with by another.
6. No protest or appeal made upon the statement that the judge or judges are incompetent or have overlooked an animal or article will be considered by the management.
7. Decisions of awarding judges shall be final and no appeal will be considered other than as herein provided.
8. All questions in dispute or differences not covered by these rules will be referred to the management, whose decision shall be final.

Interpretations, Amendments and Violations

1. The Missouri State Fair Commission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Commission, reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations, settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto, otherwise arising out of, connected with or incident to the fair.
2. The Missouri State Fair Commission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Commission, reserves the right to amend or add to these rules with previous notice, as it, in its judgment, may deem advisable.
3. Any violations of the foregoing or special rules will result in disciplinary action.

Animal Health Requirements for Exhibition

The following is a summary, and not a reprint of 2 CSR 30-2.040 Animal Health Requirements for exhibition regulations. Contact the Missouri State Veterinarian’s office at (573) 751-3377 for clarification if needed:

General Requirements

1. All animals must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection unless specifically exempted. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection The term Certificate of Veterinary Inspection means a legible record made on an official form of the state of origin, issued by an accredited licensed veterinarian. The official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall state that the animal(s) are free of visible signs of contagious, infectious, or communicable disease and describe the animal(s) by species,breed, sex, and age. All animals will be individually identified and listed on the CVI along with all data for required tests and vaccinations, including date, results, and the name of the laboratory performing the test;
2. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is valid for thirty (30) days from the date of the inspection.
3. Animals with active lesions of ringworm with resulting loss of hair or warts easily visible without close examination will not be permitted to exhibit and shall be subject to isolation or expulsion depending upon the nature and seriousness of the disease.
4. Sales scheduled in association with exhibitions must employ an accredited veterinarian to examine animals and process a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for change of ownership when required.
5. The following are valid forms of official ID: 840 RFID/EID tags, NUES tags (Swine Only), Scrapie tags, Brucellosis tags, or a tattoo if purebred and with proof of registration accompanying the animal.
6. Alteration or substitution of any information on any VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart or Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall cause the document to be invalid and in violation of sections 267.010 to 267.730, RSMo, and may result in civil penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation and be subject to expulsion.
7. Any equine or other hoof stock originating from a county in which there is a premises under quarantine for Vesicular Stomatitis must obtain an entry permit and must include the statement on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that, “The animals listed are free of clinical signs of Vesicular Stomatitis and have not been exposed to Vesicular Stomatitis or located on a premises quarantined for Vesicular Stomatitis within the past fourteen (14) days.” The certificate of veterinary inspection must be written seven (7) days prior to entry.

Exhibition Requirements for Cattle, Bison, and Exotic Bovids

The following are valid forms of official ID: 840 RFID/EID tags, or a registration tattoo if purebred and with proof of registration accompanying the animal.* On Nov. 5, 2024, the new ADT rule went into effect which requires official eartags to be visually and electronically readable for use in interstate movement of certain cattle and bison.The final rule applies to all sexually intact cattle and bison 18 months of age or older, all dairy cattle, cattle and bison of any age used for rodeo or recreation events, and cattle or bison of any age used for shows or exhibitions. NUES 9 tags are no longer acceptable forms of official identification for those animals affected by the rule. If your impacted animal was tagged with a NUES 9 tag before Nov. 5, 2024, there will be no penalty and the animal will not need a new tag. The Jefferson City lab has producer RFID tags that can be allocated to accredited veterinarians. Producers can get tags through their veterinarian or directly from the manufacturer if they have a federal premises ID. Producers cannot get tags from our lab.

1. Intrastate (cattle in Missouri moving within Missouri for exhibition only).
   • A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required.
   • All cattle must be individually identified by an official ear tag as defined by official identification, or registration tattoo if purebred and with registration papers, or any other means approved by the state veterinarian, be individually listed on a CVI, and be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease.
   • Brucellosis – no test is required.
   • Tuberculosis – no test is required.
2. Interstate (cattle from another state entering Missouri for exhibition only).
   • A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required
   • All cattle must be individually identified by an official ear tag as defined by official identification, or registration tattoo if purebred and with registration papers, or any other means approved by the state veterinarian, be individually listed on a CVI, and be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease.
   • Brucellosis
     • Cattle from Brucellosis-Free States. No brucellosis test or entry permit is required.
     • Cattle from brucellosis Class A states
       • Test- eligible animals include all sexually intact animals eighteen (18) months for age and over.
       • All test- eligible cattle must be tested and negative within thirty (30) days prior to entry except-
       • Cattle from a certified brucellosis-free herd. The certified herd number and the date of the last test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection;
       • Steers. No brucellosis test required but must be individually identified and listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; and
       • Rodeo bulls from a Class A state than must have a negative brucellosis test within twelve (12) months prior to exhibition.
   • Tuberculosis
     • Beef cattle- all classes of beef cattle (including exotic bovids and bison), two (2) months of age and over entering Missouri for exhibition must meet the following requirements:
       • All classes of beef cattle entering Missouri for exhibition for a state having a Tuberculosis free status may enter without additional testing requirements or entry permit;
       • All classes of beef cattle six (6) months of age and older, entering Missouri for exhibition for a state having a Tuberculosis status less than free must meet the following requirements;
         • Must obtain an entry permit.
         • Must have a negative tuberculosis test within sixty (60) days of shipment, test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; or
         • Move from an accredited tuberculosis-free herd (herd test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection); or
         • Move directly from a herd of origin that has had one (1) complete negative herd test within one (1) year (date of
           herd test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection)
3. Dairy cattle– All classes of dairy cattle, two (2) months of age and older, entering Missouri for exhibition must meet the following requirements:
   • Must obtain an entry permit.
   • All sexually intact dairy cattle six (6) months and older must have a negative tuberculosis test within sixty (60) days of shipment, the test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; or
   • Move from an accredited tuberculosis-free herd (herd test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection); or
   • Move directly from a herd of origin that has had one (1) complete negative herd test within one (1) year (date of herd test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection).

Exhibition Requirements for Swine

1. Intrastate (swine in Missouri moving within Missouri for exhibition only)
   • A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required
   • All swine must be individually identified by official ear tag as defined by official identification, or ear notch, tattoo if purebred and with registration papers, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian, be individually listed on a CVI, and be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease.
   • Brucellosis: No test required.
   • Pseudorabies: No test required.
2. Interstate (swine from another state entering Missouri for exhibition only).
   • A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required
   • All swine must be individually identified by official ear tag, ear notch, tattoo if purebred and with registration papers, or other means of permaent identification approved by state veterinarian, be individually listed on a CVI, and be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease. listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Must obtain an entry permit.
   • An entry permit is required.
   • Brucellosis: Swine originating from brucellosis-free states may exhibit without a brucellosis test. Swine originating from a state having a brucellosis status less than free must be tested negative within sixty (60) days prior to exhibition, except Breeding swine from a validated brucellosis-free herd. The validated herd number and date of last validating test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
   • Pseudorabies: Swine originating from a state classified as Stage V in the National Pseudorabies (PRV) Eradication Plan may exhibit without a pseudorabies test.
     • All other swine must be tested negative within sixty (60) days prior to exhibition except swine from a qualified pseudorabies-free herd. The qualified herd number and date of the last qualifying test

Exhibition Requirements for Sheep

1. Intrastate (Missouri origin, including exotic sheep and antelope, moving for exhibition).
   • All sheep, regardless of age or sex, must be free of clinical sign of an infectious or contagious disease.
   • All sheep, regardless of age or sex, must be individually identified by an official scrapie identification as defined by official identification, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian identifying them to the flock of orgin and be listed on a CVI.
   • No tests required.
   • Scabies: Sheep from a scabies quarantined area must be dipped or treated by an officially approved method within ten (10) days prior to exhibition.
2. Interstate (Sheep, including exotic sheep and atelope, entering Missouri for exhibition only).
   • All sheep, regardless of age or sex, must be free of clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease.
   • All sheep, regardless of age or sex, must be individually identified by an official scrapie identification as defined by official identification, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian identifying them to the flock of origin and be listed on a CVI.
   • All rams six (6) months of age and older must have a negative Brucella ovis test within thirty (30) days of shipment (test date, results, and name of approved lab must be listed on the CVI)
   • Move from a certified Brucella ovis free flock (must be accompanied by the certificate number and date of last test.)
   • Scabies: Sheep from a scabies quarantined area must be dipped or treated by and officially approved method withing (10) days prior to exhibition.
   • A permit number must be obtained and recorded on a CVI if the sheep are from a scabies quarantined area.

Exhibition Requirements for Goats

1. Intrastate and Interstate (goats in Missouri moving within Missouri for exhibition only and goats from another state entering Missouri for exhibition only)
   • A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required
   • All goats, regardless of age or gender, must be individually identified by an official scrapie ear tag or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian, and listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
   • All goats must be free of clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease.No tests required

Exhibition Requirements for Equine

1. Alteration or substitution of any information on any VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart or Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall cause the document to be invalid and in violation of sections 267.010 to 267.730, RSMo, and may result in civil penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation and be subject to expulsion.
2. Any equine or other hoof stock originating from a county in which there is a premises under quarantine for Vesicular Stomatitis must obtain an entry permit and must include the statement on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that, “The animals listed are free of clinical signs of Vesicular Stomatitis and have not been exposed to Vesicular Stomatitis or located on a premises quarantined for Vesicular Stomatitis within the past fourteen (14) days.” The certificate of veterinary inspection must be written within seven (7) days prior to entry.
3. The board, organization or manager of each assembly or event is responsible for certifying that all equine admitted or participating meet the regulations in this section and shall not admit or allow participation of equine not so certified. Untested equine shall not be allowed to congregate with other equine. The owner of each animal shall comply with requirements under this section 267.010 to 267.730, RSMo, and may be assessed civil penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation.

1. Intrastate (equine in Missouri moving within Missouri for exhibition only)
   • No Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required.
   • Equine that are to be exhibited must be free of clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease. Any equine showing signs of infectious or contagious diseases at an exhibition may be excused by the official inspecting veterinarian. When an official inspecting veterinarian is present, all equine will be subject to daily inspection.
   • All equine (except nursing foals accompanied by their dams) must be accompanied by a current VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test chart showing test date within twelve (12) months prior to exhibition for each animal, the name of the EIA accredited testing laboratory and the test accession number assigned by the laboratory, the graphic description of all markings needed for identification, or microchip, or legible tattoo, or unique registered brand or imprinted photograph on any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart. An electronically generated copy of the VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart may be accepted for the purpose of exhibition.
2. Interstate (equine from another state entering Missouri for exhibition only)
   • A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required on all equine (except nursing foals accompanied by their dams) showing identification and description of equidae listed and negative test results of an official EIA test, showing test date within twelve (12) months prior to exhibition for each animal, and the name of the EIA-accredited testing laboratory and the test accession number assigned by the laboratory. All equidae entering without an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and/or EIA test shall be excused from the show until proper documentation and test are available.
   • Equine that are to be exhibited must be free of clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease. Any equine showing signs of infectious or contagious diseases at an exhibition may be excused by the official inspecting veterinarian. When an official inspecting veterinarian is present, all equine will be subject to daily inspection.
   • All equine (except nursing foals accompanied by their dams) must be accompanied by a current VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart showing test date within twelve (12) months prior to exhibition for each animal, the name of the EIA accredited testing laboratory and the test accession number assigned by the laboratory, the graphic description of all markings needed for identification or microchip, or legible tattoo, or unique registered brand or imprinted photograph on any officially recognized federal/ state EIA test chart. An electronically generated copy of the VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart may be accepted for the purpose of exhibition.
   • A six (6) month passport from states with which there is a reciprocal agreement will be accepted in lieu of a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. These passports must have proof of a negative EIA test within thirty (30) days of the date of application of the passport and permanent identification for each horse recorded on the passport and the VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart, along with other identifying characteristics. In the event of confirmed vesicular stomatitis in any of the states with which reciprocal agreements exist, use of the six (6) month passport will be immediately suspended by the state veterinarian of Missouri.
   • Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis (VEE) vaccination and entry permit is required prior to entry on equine originating from states in which VEE has been diagnosed within the preceding twelve (12) months.

Exhibition Requirements for Poultry

1. Intrastate (poultry in Missouri moving within Missouri for exhibition only)
   • No Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required.
   • All poultry and waterfowl to be exhibited must be free of clinical signs of any infectious or contagious disease.
   • Pullorum-Typhoid test. All poultry (except Missouri origin waterfowl) exhibited shall be tested negative for pullorum-typhoid within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition, or originate from a flock approved by the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), or an equivalent program, which has been tested within the past twelve (12) months with no change of ownership. This information shall be documented on a VS Form 9-2 (see 2 CSR 30-8.020) or similar certificate which shall accompany the poultry to the exhibition and shall be made available on request.
2. Interstate (poultry entering Missouri for exhibition only)
   • A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, VS Form 9-2 or similar certificate is required.
   • An entry permit is required.
   • All poultry and waterfowl to be exhibited must be free of clinical signs of any infectious or contagious disease.
   • Pullorum-typhoid test. All poultry exhibited shall be tested negative for pullorum-typhoid within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition or originate from a flock approved by the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) or an equivalent program in which the flock has been tested within the past twelve (12) months with no change of ownership. This information shall be documented on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, a VS Form 9-2 (see 2 CSR 30-8.020) or similar certificate which shall accompany the poultry to exhibition and shall be made available on request.
3. Requirements for Sponsoring Exhibitions for Poultry.
   • An official representing the person or organization sponsoring the exhibition shall notify the state veterinarian no later than thirty (30) days prior to the exhibition giving the names, place, inclusive dates and times of event.
   • Record Keeping. The sponsor of the exhibition shall compile a list of all poultry present at the exhibition. The list shall contain the name and address of each owner, the number, species, breed, variety, type, sex, and pullorum- typhoid status of all poultry present. A copy of this list shall be retained by the sponsor of the exhibition for at least twelve (12) months and shall be made available upon request to a representative of the department.
   • Inspection. Poultry must be free of clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease. Any poultry showing signs of infectious or
     contagious disease at an exhibition may be excused by the official inspecting veterinarian or department representative.
   • Pullorum-typhoid status. All poultry (except Missouri origin waterfowl) exhibited shall be tested negative for pullorum-typhoid with
     in the past ninety (90) days or originate from a flock approved by the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) or equivalent
     program in which the flock has been tested within the past twelve (12) months with no change of ownership. This information shall be documented on a VS Form 9-2 (see 2 CSR 30-8.020) or similar certificate which shall be made available on request.

Exhibition Requirements for Dogs and Cats

1. Intrastate (Missouri origin dogs and cats moving for exhibition).
   • Dogs and cats must be free of clinical signs of any infectious or contagious disease.
   • No Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required.
   • Dogs and cats, four (4) months of age and older, must be vaccinated for rabies by one (1) of the methods and within the time period published in the March 1, 2016 edition of the Compendium of Animal Rabies Vaccines by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc.
2. Interstate (dogs and cats entering Missouri for exhibition only).
   • Dogs and cats must be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease.
   • A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required.
   • No entry permit is required.
   • All dogs and cats, four (4) months of age and older, must be vaccinated for rabies by one (1) of the methods and within the time period published in the March 1, 2016 edition of the Compendium of Animal Rabies Vaccines by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc.

Exhibition Requirements for Miscellaneous and Exotic Animals

1. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is valid for thirty (30) days from the date of inspection.
2. Exotic Animals—Any animal that is native to a foreign country or of foreign origin or character, is not native to the United States, or was
   introduced from abroad. This term specifically includes animals such as, but not limited to, non-human primates, felids (excluding the species Felis catus) and panthera, elephants, antelope, anteaters, macropods, water buffalo, and certain species of exotic bovids, such as Ankole, Gayal, and Yak.
3. Miscellaneous Animals—All other species not specifically listed, to include but not limited to rabbits, rodents, reptiles, pet birds, etc.

1. 1.Intrastate (Missouri origin exotic animals moving for exhibition only).
   • A CVI is required showing an individual listing of the scientific and/or common name(s) of the animal(s), appropriate descriptions of animal(s) such as sex, age, weight, coloration, and must be individually identified as defined by official identification or any other means approved by the state veterinarian and listed on the CVI.
   • Elephants (Asiatic, African) and non-human primates must be tested negative for tuberculosis within one (1) year prior to exhibition.
   • No tests are required for animals moving between publicly owned Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoos, except cervids moving between publicly owned (AZA) accredited zoos must meet the chronic wasting disease monitoring requirements.
   • Exhibition and movement of wildlife within Missouri is regulated by the Missouri Wildlife Code 3 CSR 10-9. Exhibition of certain wildlife species is prohibited or may require a permit.
2. Interstate (exotic animals entering Missouri for exhibition only).
   • All exotic animals must be free of clinical signs of any infectious or contagious disease.
   • A CVI is required showing an individual listing of the scientific and/ or common name(s) of the animal(s), appropriate descriptions of animal(s) such as sex, age, weight, coloration, and must be individually identified as defined by official identification, or any other means approved by the state veterinarian and listed on the CVI.
   • Elephants (Asiatic and African) and non-human primates must be tested negative for tuberculosis within one (1) year prior to exhibition.
   • No tests are required for animals moving between publicly owned Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoos, but shipment must be accompanied by a CVI. Cervids moving between publicly owned AZA accredited zoos must meet the CWD monitoring requirements. An entry permit is required on all animals moving between publicly owned AZA accredited zoos.
   • Exhibition and importation of wildlife into Missouri is regulated by the Missouri Wildlife Code 3 CSR 10-9. Exhibition and importation into Missouri of certain wildlife species is prohibited or may require a permit.

Summary of Policies and Procedures for Show Requirements

The following policies and procedures apply to all livestock and equine shows at the Missouri State Fair, including but not limited to: Beef Cattle, Swine, Sheep, Dairy Cattle, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Llamas, 4-H/FFA Horse, Society Horse, Draft Horse and Draft Pony, Harness Horse Racing, Draft Mule, Jacks and Jennets, and Miniature Mules. A copy of Missouri State Fair Policies and Procedures for Show Requirements may be requested from the Fair’s Entry Department or Director’s Office.

• Purpose: To explain the established policy for introducing new breeds for a qualified show and for placing established breeds on probation.
• Replaces: Tradition, oral understandings, unwritten agreements, and prior written statements.
• General Policy: To introduce a new breed of livestock to show at the Missouri State Fair the following shall apply:
  • The new breed shall make a written request to the Livestock Superintendent of the Missouri State Fair by November 1 of the year prior to the show in which they wish to participate. After approval from the Missouri State Fair Commission, the breed will be placed on a three-year exhibition period.
  • During the exhibition period, the breed must have each year, at a minimum, three (3) separate Missouri breeders/farms and thirty (30) head of livestock at the Fair. Should the minimum requirements be met for three consecutive years, the breed shall be a recognized breed of the Missouri State Fair. Should the minimum requirements not be met during the exhibition period, the breed shall, if desired, repeat the above process.
  • The exhibition breed shall show before a judge provided by the Missouri State Fair. Ribbons shall be presented by the Fair for first through third in each class. However, premiums and/or plaques shall not be supplied by the Missouri State Fair during the exhibition period.
  • After the successful completion of the exhibition period, the Missouri State Fair shall provide ribbons and plaques for the new show. In some cases, the Missouri State Fair may also provide base premiums for the new breed as outlined in Missouri State Fair Policies and Procedures. Should the new breed association choose to match or exceed the base premium offered by the Fair, the Superintendent and breed association shall set the premium rate and the number of placings to be paid to the winners and submit it to the Director of the Fair for approval.
• To place an established breed of livestock on probation the following shall apply:
  • Any breed of livestock on the show schedule for the Missouri State Fair shall maintain a three-year rolling average of at least three (3) separate Missouri breeders/farms and thirty (30) head shown during the Fair. Should the breed fall below this average, a letter of probation shall be sent by the Director of the Fair to both the state president of the breed association and the national headquarters of the breed.
  • Two weeks after the conclusion of the show, the superintendent of the event shall notify the Entry Department in writing that the show shall be placed on probation. The superintendent shall submit a detailed account of the event’s three-year rolling average and the name and address of the contact person(s) to receive the probation letter. The Director of the Fair shall send official notices of probation no later than October 15 of the current year.
  • During the first probation year the Fair shall deduct 25% of the offered premiums by the Fair. If during this probation year the breed does not show a minimum of three (3) separate Missouri breeders/farms and thirty (30) head, the breed shall be disqualified from showing at the Missouri State Fair beginning the following year. Should the breed during this probation year show at least the minimum head/breeders required, the three-year rolling average shall be computed. If that average is still below the minimum requirement, the breed shall be placed on a second year of probation with an additional 25% of the offered premiums by the Fair from the previous year deducted. If that average is still below the minimum requirement, the breed shall be placed on a third year of probation with an additional 25% of the offered premiums by the Fair from previous year deducted. At the end of the third consecutive year of probation, the breed must meet the three-year rolling average or be eliminated from being a recognized Missouri State Fair breed or the breed can repeat the exhibition process.
  • Should a breed that has been placed on the first year of probation raise its three-year rolling average to the minimum head/breeder requirement, the breed shall be reinstated to full premiums and removed from probation for the following year.
  • After elimination from the show schedule, the breed shall have the opportunity to re-introduce the breed through the exhibition process.
  • The Missouri State Fair shall provide a judge(s) for any livestock show held during the annual Missouri State Fair to ensure a neutral show ring.
  • The same entry fees shall be paid by all livestock exhibitors regardless of show status.