Missouri State Fair Announces Events Held in the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena for the 2026 State Fair
Construction on the new indoor Governor Michael L. Parson Arena is underway, with a completion date of July 2026, just in time for the 2026 …
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Concert Announcement: Bailey Zimmerman with Chandler Walters
Thursday, August 13 | 7:30 pmMissouri State Fair Grandstand Tickets: $65 – $100 (includes potential fees) Bailey Zimmerman Hailing from Louisville, Illinois, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bailey …
Concert Announcement: Rick Ross with Ying Yang Twins, Twista and Murphy Lee
Friday, August 21 | 7:30 pmMissouri State Fair Grandstand Tickets: $55 – $70 (includes potential fees) Rick Ross Rick Ross—born William Leonard Roberts II—is far …
Concert Announcement: Little Big Town with Walker Montgomery
Saturday, August 22 | 7:30 pmMissouri State Fair Grandstand Presented by CFM Insurance Tickets: $65 – $80 (includes potential fees) Little Big Town GRAMMY, ACM, …
Concert Announcement: Three Dog Night and Little River Band
Tuesday, August 18 | 7:30 pmMissouri State Fair Grandstand Presented by CFM Insurance Tickets: $35 – $50 (includes potential fees) State Fair concert ticket presale …
Missouri State Fair Premium Guide and Competition Updates are Now Live
Entries for all Missouri State Fair livestock shows and competitive exhibits are now open! Complete rules and regulations for all shows and contests are available …
2026-2027 MSF Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Winners Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore announced today that 62 youth, selected from Missouri 4-H and FFA State Fair exhibitors, will be …
Concert Announcement: Skillet with Tenth Avenue North
Wednesday, August 19 | 7:30 pmMissouri State Fair Grandstand Presented by CFM Insurance Tickets: $35 – $50 (includes potential fees) State Fair concert ticket presale …
Concert Announcement: The All-American Rejects with Joyce Manor
Friday, August 14 | 7:30 pmMissouri State Fair Grandstand Presented by CFM Insurance Tickets: $35 – $50 (includes potential fees) State Fair concert ticket presale …
Concert Announcement: Russell Dickerson with Atlus
Saturday, August 15 | 7:30 pmMissouri State Fair Grandstand Presented by CFM Insurance Ticket prices: $35 – $50 (including fees) State Fair concert ticket presale …
Competition Updates for 2026
NOTE: While these NEW items are listed, they do not replace exhibitor’s requirement for reading ALL of the General Rules & Regulation, Animal Health Requirements, …
High School Senior Banners Offered for Missouri State Fair Exhibitors
We are excited to offer High School Senior Banners for the Class of 2026 livestock exhibitors as a way to recognize and celebrate their hard …
2026 DNA Sample Collection Instructions
Market livestock DNA will be collected via hair follicles. Nose prints and blood samples will no longer be accepted. Questions – Call/email Rhiannon Birdwell, Competitive …
Missouri Department of Agriculture Announces 2025 Missouri State Fair Attendance
(JEFFERSON CITY, MO.) – Today, Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore announced that more than 329,000 people attended …
Missouri State Fair Breaks Ground on New Indoor Arena
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – The Missouri State Fair Commission held an official groundbreaking ceremony today for a new indoor arena on the Fairgrounds. The arena will …