State Fair News
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All media inquiries should be directed to MSF Marketing Director Kari Mergen by calling 660-530-5611 or emailing kari.mergen@mda.mo.gov.
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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 …
Aug 17 Highlights; State Fair Event Tickets Available
Senior Appreciation Day Come enjoy “Buckets of Fun” at the 120th Missouri State Fair and celebrate Senior Appreciation Day, Wednesday, Aug. 17, sponsored by The …
Advance Ticket Reminder, Motorsports & Aug 15 Highlights
Advance Ticket Reminder The clock is ticking and Opening Day of the 2022 Missouri State Fair is getting closer! Advanced admission and carnival tickets are …
Nominees Selected for the Military Flag Retreat Ceremony
Join us in celebrating the men and women who have served or are serving our amazing country at the daily Military Flag Retreat Ceremony, sponsored …
Public Campground Line Up & Aug 18 Highlights
Public Campground Line Up The Missouri State Fair’s public campground, sponsored by Missouri State Parks, is set to open by 9 am, Friday, Aug. 5. …
Aug 12 & 19 Highlights & Equine Shows
Celebrate Missouri Department of Conservation Day Fairgoers can come to the Missouri State Fair on Friday, Aug. 12, for Missouri Department of Conservation Day. Fairgoers …
2022 GoNetspeed Webcam
Check out what is going on across the fairgrounds with the GoNetspeed Webcam.
Aug 16 Highlights & State Fair Tickets Available
Save Money and Support a Worthy Cause on Aug 16 Fairgoers can save money when coming to the Missouri State Fair and support a worthy …
Free Entertainment at the Missouri State Fair
Budweiser Stage Entertainment Check out the Missouri State Fair Homegrown Singer Contest Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La-Ti- Warm up your singing voice, you don’t want to miss out on …