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 …
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Missouri Agriculture Unites to Stand In The Gap For Neighbors Facing Food Insecurity, Raising Over 711,000 Meals
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri agricultural leaders, FFA and 4-H members, elected officials and partners came together at the Missouri State Fair to capstone the …
Sale of Champions Auction Results
SEDALIA, Mo.)—The Missouri State Fair celebrated youth in agriculture on Saturday, Aug. 17. The annual Sale of Champions highlighted the day, along with the inaugural …
Inaugural Best of Missouri Sale Raises over $100,000 for Youth in Agriculture
(SEDALIA, Mo.)—The Missouri State Fair celebrated youth in agriculture on Saturday, Aug. 17. The inaugural Best of Missouri Sale, sponsored by America’s Heartland Packing, LLC, …
Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Rabbits Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Lain Gerdeman, son of Michael and Jess Gerdeman, is the exhibitor of the 2024 Grand Champion Meat Rabbit Pen at the Missouri …
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 …
Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Steers Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Beau Ann Graves, daughter of Preston and Samantha Graves, is the exhibitor of the 2024 Grand Champion Market Steer at the Missouri …
Drake White Now Opening for Ian Munsick on Thursday, August 15
Due to hospitalization following a hit and run accident on Aug. 10, Creed Fisher will not be able to perform at the Missouri State Fair. …
Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Barrows Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Cole Murphy, son of Brent and DeEtta Murphy, is the exhibitor of the 2024 Grand Champion Market Barrow at the Missouri State …
Top Four Junior Exhibitor Bacons Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Aidon Bolton, son of Steve Bolton and Amanda Perkins, is the exhibitor of the 2024 Grand Overall Champion Bacon at the Missouri …
Miss Claire Walker Crowned 2024 Missouri State Fair Queen
Miss Claire Walker, of Chillicothe, was named the 2024 Missouri State Fair Queen in a ceremony held yesterday, Thursday, Aug. 8. Miss Walker received the …
Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Market Lambs Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Jillian Vogelsmeier, daughter of Matt Vogelsmeier, is the exhibitor of the 2024 Grand Champion Market Lamb at the Missouri State Fair. Jillian …
Top Four Junior Exhibitor Hams Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Myra Silvey, daughter of Dale and Kim Silvey, is the exhibitor of the 2024 Grand Overall Champion Ham at the Missouri State …
Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goats Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Alexis Koelling, daughter of Brock and Michele Meyer, is the exhibitor of the 2024 Grand Champion Market Goat at the Missouri State …
World Renowned Budweiser Clydesdale Arrival Delayed
Unfortunately, the arrival of the World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales at the Missouri State Fair has been delayed. The Clydesdales will join us and will be on …
Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Chickens Announced
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Judd Lawson, son of Susan Lawson, is the exhibitor of the 2024 Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Chickens at …
2024 GoNetspeed Webcam
Check out what is going on across the fairgrounds with the GoNetspeed Webcam.
Missouri Department of Agriculture Announces Dairy Cattle Protocols for the 2024 Missouri State Fair
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri State Veterinarian Steve Strubberg announce updated biosecurity protocols for dairy cattle exhibiting at the …
What’s New – Contests and Livestock Shows
The barn doors are getting ready to swing open for the 2024 Missouri State Fair, and we’re sharing a list of NEW contests and livestock …
Entry Deadlines Are Approaching for Missouri State Fair Exhibitors
The Missouri State Fair starts in 43 days, and time is ticking down to enter Fair shows and contests! Below are the upcoming deadlines for …