Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public starting today, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, State Fair Arena events, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast and $12 advanced gate admission. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and also at the Missouri State Fair Box Office, located on the Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Box office hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, now through Aug. 4, expanding to 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 7-9 and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily during the Fair, Aug. 10-20. The Box Office is closed July 4 in observance of 4th of July holiday.
The State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, is the venue for seven concerts, two tractor pulls, one monster truck show and one auto race this year. Children two and under are free to all Grandstand concerts, but must sit on adult’s laps. Ticket prices do not include Fair gate admission.
- THURSDAY, AUG. 10 – TYLER HUBBARD OF FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE WITH PARMALEE, 7:30 p.m., $45 grandstand/$50 track
- FRIDAY, AUG. 11 – LAINEY WILSON WITH JACKSON DEAN, 7:30 p.m., $50 grandstand/$60 track
- SATURDAY, AUG. 12 – 3 DOORS DOWN – AWAY FROM THE SUN ANNIVERSARY TOUR WITH CANDLEBOX, 7:30 p.m., $35 grandstand/$45 track
- SUNDAY, AUG. 13 – MISSOURI STATE FAIR SHOOT OUT TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL, All Day Ticket – 12 p.m. & 6 p.m., $35 adults/$15 youth (ages 6-12)/free kids 5 and under (must sit on an adult’s lap)
- MONDAY, AUG. 14 –PRO PULLING LEAGUE, 6 p.m., $35 adults/$15 youth (ages 6-12)/free kids 5 and under (must sit on an adult’s lap)
- TUESDAY, AUG. 15 – OUTLAW NATIONALS MONSTER TRUCK SHOW, 7 p.m., $35 adults/$15 youth (ages 6-12)/free kids 5 and under (must sit on an adult’s lap)
- WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16 – CORY ASBURY AND CAIN, 7:30 p.m., $25 grandstand/$35 track
- THURSDAY, AUG. 17 – THE COUNTRY COMEBACK TOUR FEATURING SHENANDOAH, BILLY DEAN & WADE HAYES, 7:30 p.m., $20 grandstand/$30 track
- FRIDAY, AUG. 18 – NELLY WITH RAHZEL, 7:30 p.m., $40 grandstand/$50 track
- SATURDAY, AUG. 19 – RILEY GREEN WITH RANDY HOUSER, 7:30 p.m., $45 grandstand/$50 track
- SUNDAY, AUG. 20 – POWRi 410 SPRINT CARS, B MODIFIEDS & SUPER STOCKS, SHOW-ME VINTAGE RACE CARS, 6 p.m. Hot Laps/7 p.m. Heat Races, $20 adults/$18 military/senior (ages 65+)/$10 students (13-17)/$5 youth (6-12)/free kids 5 and under (must sit on an adult’s lap)
The State Fair Arena is another popular venue on the fairgrounds, offering 11 days of action including rodeo, bull riding and motorsports. Children five and under are free to all events at the State Fair Arena, but must sit on an adult’s lap. Ticket prices do not include Fair gate admission:
- THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, AUG. 10-11 – MRCA SHOW-ME STATE RODEO, 7 p.m., $10 adult/$5 youth (ages 6-12)/free kids 5 and under (must sit on an adult’s lap)
- SATURDAY, AUG. 12 – MRCA SHOW-ME STATE RODEO, 7 p.m., $12 adult/$6 youth (ages 6-12)/free kids 5 and under (must sit on an adult’s lap)
- SUNDAY, AUG. 13 – MOTOCROSS, FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND OF THE MO STATE FAIR CROSS SERIES, 7 p.m., $7 ticket/free kids 5 and under (must sit on an adult’s lap)
- MONDAY, AUG. 14 – ATV/DIRT BIKE RODEO, 7 p.m., $7 ticket/free kids 5 and under (must sit on an adult’s lap)
- TUESDAY, AUG. 15 – MSF TRUCK & FARM TRACTOR PULL, 12 p.m. and 6 p.m., $10 adult/free kids 12 and under (must sit on an adult’s lap)
- WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16 – ANTIQUE CLASSIC TRACTOR PULL, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Free, no event ticket required
- THURSDAY, AUG. 17 – GARDEN TRACTOR AND MINI ROD AND TRUCK PULL, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Free, no event ticket required
- FRIDAY, AUG. 18 – BULL RIDING COMPETITION, 8 p.m., $12 adult/$6 youth (ages 6-12)/Free kids 5 and under (must sit on an adult’s lap)
- SATURDAY, AUG. 19 – BULL RIDING COMPETITION, 8 p.m., $14 adult/$7 youth (ages 6-12)/free kids 5 and under (must sit on an adult’s lap)
- SUNDAY, AUG. 20 – DEMOLITION DERBY, 2 p.m., $20 adult/$10 youth (ages 6-12)/free kids 5 and under (must sit on an adult’s lap)
The 2023 Governor’s Ham Breakfast is a traditional gathering of Missouri elected officials, leaders in agriculture and supporters of the Missouri State Fair. The Breakfast features Missouri country cured ham and other Missouri Grown products. Tickets are $50 per plate and includes Aug. 17 gate admission to the Fair.
Purchase admission tickets early and save! Advanced Adult Gate Admission tickets are only $12. Purchase in person at the Missouri State Fair Box Office, Bomgaars and Break Time Convenience Stores. Purchase online at Etix.com (Etix advanced admission ticket sales end at 9 am, July 28, so that tickets arrive via mail prior to the Fair).
What’s New at the 2023 Missouri State Fair?
We’re growing traditions at the 2023 Missouri State Fair and you won’t want to miss all of the new experiences coming this year for everyone to enjoy. There’s new free entertainment, giveaways, photo opps, shows and contests, and more all included in the price of admission!
The Touchstone Energy Stage features new entertainment shows throughout the Fair. See Cirque Zuma Zuma, Alex Miller and Comic Magician John Cassidy during your State Fair visit. Other stages like the Superior Sleep Stage and the Budweiser Stage will also have daily entertainment and live music all for free at the Fair! Each stage features NEW and returning artists and bands that will have you dancing, singing, and coming back for more. Returning favorites on the Kids Stage will provide entertainment for the whole family. See Mr. Sticky Feet, Kenny Ahern and the Chicago Honey Bear Dancers.
New photo opps with photo stations, sponsored by Central Bank, and selfie spots, sponsored by CFM Insurance, will help make sure you get your Fair visit documented on social media. Check out the daily admission deals and specials happening at the Fair to help you plan your visit and save money! Thanks to all our day sponsors who make these opportunities possible.
Exhibitors will want to take note of new livestock shows and contests offered for the 2023 Fair! Check out new 4-H/FFA events like the Youth Equine Fine Arts and Public Speaking and Demonstration Contests. The Agriculture Department will feature a new Flavored Bacon Contest and a Dairy Products Coffee Creamer Division. Home Economics will offer Rug Hooking classes and the Missouri First Lady’s Pie Contest, sponsored by Missouri Grown and Starline Brass, is offering a youth division for ages 16 and under. More show and contest information is available in the online Premium Guide.
Plan your visit to the 2023 Missouri State Fair, Aug. 10 – 20, in Sedalia. We can’t wait to watch your traditions grow!