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      • Demonstrations
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Daily Schedule for Friday, August 21, 2026

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Missouri Electric Cooperatives Day

FREE 3-in-1 dual input charging cable to first 1,500 visitors to the MEC Building on Aug 21.

Your Missouri State Fair Staff is working hard to finish planning events and attractions. Please check back for new information or sign up for updates.

Avoid ticket scams by purchasing only through official Missouri State Fair ticket sources, and get event ready by reviewing event policies before you arrive.

Varied Industries building front

Shopping at the Varied Industries Building

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See the Animals at the Children’s Barnyard

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See the Animals at the MFA Arena

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See the Animals at the Mule Barn

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See the Animals at the Cattle Barns

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See the Animals at the Horse Barns

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See the Animals at the Poultry & Rabbit Barn

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See the Animals at the Swine Barn

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See the Animals at the Coliseum

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See the Animals at the Sheep Pavilion

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Shopping at the Farm Bureau

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Shopping at the MO-Ag Theatre

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Shopping at the Mathewson Exhibition Center

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Shopping at the Agriculture Building

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Commercial Building front

Shopping at the Commercial Building

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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

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A cheerful MSF mule mascot, wearing a black vest and a red bow tie, sits outdoors on a wooden bench, surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery.

BARTholomule

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  • 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

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  • Strolling daily: 9:00 am
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

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