Drive to Feed Kids Provides 2.4 Million Meals to Missourians in Need
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Saturday, Aug. 20, Missouri Farmers Care Foundation and partners proudly announced that resources were raised to provide 2,425,185 meals to …
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Sale of Champions Auction Results
(SEDALIA, Mo.)—The Missouri State Fair celebrated Youth in Agriculture on Saturday, Aug. 20. The annual Sale of Champions highlighted the day, breaking numerous records from …
Final Day of the Missouri State Fair
Enjoy the final day of the 2022 Missouri State Fair by receiving half price adult admission at the gate and $2 admission for children ages …
Aug. 20 Highlights
Come celebrate with us for Youth in Agriculture Day, Saturday, Aug. 20, sponsored by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The highlight of Youth in Agriculture …
Missouri Electric Cooperatives Day Highlight
Gather at the Missouri State Fair on Friday, Aug. 19, for Missouri Electric Cooperatives (MEC) Day. Be one of the first 1,500 visitors to the …
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit Meat Pen Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Hadley Coats, son of Shawn and Nichole Coats, is the exhibitor of the 2022 Grand Champion Rabbit Meat Pen at the Missouri …
Aug. 18 Highlights
Come join the celebration of the Missouri State Fair Governor’s Ham Breakfast at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, in the Nucor Director’s Pavilion. This …
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Steer Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) Mikaela Rojas, daughter of Bryon and Alicia Rojas, is the exhibitor of the 2022 Grand Champion Market Steer at the Missouri State Fair. …
Aug. 15 & 16 Highlights
It’s Farm Family Day! Farm families all across the state have traveled to the Missouri State Fair to celebrate Farm Bureau/Farm Family Day today, Monday, …
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Barrow Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Wyatt Copenhaver, son of Chad and Hannah Copenhaver, is the exhibitor of the 2022 Grand Champion Barrow at the Missouri State Fair. …
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We’re on day two of the Missouri State Fair and we’re having a blast! Find everything you need to know about the 2022 Missouri State …
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Bacon Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Grant Owen, son of Laura and Abe Owen, is the exhibitor of the 2022 Grand Champion Bacon at the Missouri State Fair. …
Miss Elsie Kigar Crowned 2022 Missouri State Fair Queen
Miss Elsie Kigar was named the 2022 Missouri State Fair Queen in a ceremony held yesterday, Aug. 11. Miss Kigar received the highest score of …
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Preslie Strader, daughter of Willie and Stephanie Strader, is the exhibitor of the 2022 Grand Champion market lamb at the Missouri State …
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Wether Goats & Hams Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Ty Murphy, son of Brent and DeEtta Murphy, is the exhibitor of the 2022 Grand Champion Wether Goat at the Missouri State …
Opening Weekend Highlights
Law Enforcement/Firefighter Appreciation Day Salute to Our Heroes Opening Weekend Law Enforcement/Firefighter Appreciation Day will take place on Saturday, Aug. 13, showing our appreciation to …
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Market Pen of Chickens Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Blake Gates, son of Brian and Peggy Gates, is the exhibitor of the 2022 Grand Champion Market Pen of Chickens at the …
Last Call for Advanced Tickets
Don’t walk, RUN to your nearest Break Time Convenience Store or Orschlen Farm and Home Store to get your advanced tickets now! Advance tickets must …
Aug 12 Highlights; Homegrown Singer Contest
Family Value Opening Day! The 120th Missouri State Fair begins this Thursday in Sedalia. Many are looking forward to the deals on gate admission and …