Daily Schedule for Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Missouri Farmers Care Food Drive $2 Tuesday to benefit Feeding Missouri

Adult & Senior Admission Discount: Give a minimum $2 donation to Feeding Missouri OR donate a minimum of 2 non-perishable food items at the tent outside the Centennial ticket booth to receive a coupon redeemable for $2 admission at the ticket booth from 7 am – 8 pm.

Regular admission prices apply with no can donation.

Carnival Discount: Most carnival rides $2 all day some exclusions and fees may apply

Vendor/Concession Discount: $2 specials at select concessions & vendors

$5 Gate Admission after 5 pm – Come to the Fair after 5 pm and pay $5 (up to $5.36 with fees) gate admission, Aug 16-20 only.

Lunch Bunch – Take a break from the workplace and join us on the Fairgrounds for lunch. Admission is FREE* on Aug 17-20 only from 11 am – 2 pm. Grab your coworkers and head to the Lunch Bunch Booth at Centennial entrance. *Purchase a special lunch bunch gate admission ticket at Centennial entrance after 11 am. Return ticket by 2 pm and receive a full refund. No refund will be issued after 2 pm.

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