Missouri State Fair now accepting applications for employment
The Missouri State Fair is now accepting applications for employment during the annual event in August. Starting pay is $15 per hour and benefits include …
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Media Inquiries
All media inquiries should be directed to MSF Marketing Director Kari Mergen by calling 660-530-5611 or emailing kari.mergen@mda.mo.gov.
Media Credentials
Media credentials for the annual State Fair are extended to members of the working media. To request a media advisory, please email mostatefair@mda.mo.gov.
Fair Photos
A gallery of Fair photos is available for media use on the Fair’s Flickr Photostream. Please attribute all photos – Photo(s) courtesy of the Missouri State Fair.
Step On In for New Entertainment at the 2025 Missouri State Fair
New Excitement at the 2025 Missouri State Fair Check out the new free entertainment coming to the 2025 Missouri State Fair, Aug. 7-17. New and …
2025 Missouri Farm Families
Missouri Farm Bureau/Farm Family Day – Monday, Aug 11 Farm Family Day is a partnership with Missouri Farm Bureau and other key industry organizations. For …
Concert Announcement: Jon Pardi With Karley Scott Collins
Saturday, Aug. 16 Missouri State Fair Grandstand Ticket prices (including fees): $65-80
Concert Announcement: Oliver Anthony With Davisson Brothers Band
Saturday, Aug. 9 Missouri State Fair Grandstand Ticket prices (including fees): $25-60
Concert Announcement: Flo Rida With Paul Russell
Friday, Aug. 15 Missouri State Fair Grandstand Ticket prices (including fees): $45-60
Missouri State Fair Announces Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Winners
(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: Josiah Queen With Claire Leslie
Wednesday, Aug. 13 Missouri State Fair Grandstand Ticket prices (including fees): $25-40
Updates for 2025
The Premium Guide, a comprehensive tool for State Fair exhibitors, is live on the Fair’s website. NOTE: While these NEW items are listed, they do …
Concert Announcement: Wynonna Judd with The War And Treaty
Thursday, Aug. 7 Missouri State Fair Grandstand Ticket prices (including fees): $45-60
Concert Announcement: Hudson Westbrook With Chancey Williams
Thursday, Aug. 14 Missouri State Fair Grandstand Ticket prices (including fees): $35 – $50
Concert Announcement: Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors
Friday, Aug. 8 Missouri State Fair Grandstand Ticket prices (including fees): $55 – $70Ticket on sale information will be announced soon.
2025 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 State Fair Receives Awards of Excellence
The Missouri State Fair celebrated many honors at the 2024 International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE) Convention. The Missouri State Fair was recognized for …
Governor Parson Highlights Successes of 2024 Missouri State Fair
Governor Mike Parson and Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore announced today that 345,643 visitors attended the annual State Fair in Sedalia, which was held …
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 …