The Missouri State Fair has many things to offer for entertainment – from music to circus acts, and more, all included in the price of admission!
Listed below are some of the entertainment options that will be performing at this year’s Fair. Visit the Fair’s website for full details on all the different stages, entertainers and shows.
The Budweiser Stage is home to live daily music that will be the soundtrack of your evenings. With mid-afternoon, late-afternoon and evening shows daily, you’ll be sure to find some great bands to listen and dance to during your Fair visit.
The Touchstone Energy Stage is home to music and variety acts, as well as special contests and the Missouri Fiddling Championship.
You won’t be asleep watching the acts performing on the Superior Sleep Stage! This year’s lineup includes a ventriloquist and a variety of musical acts including bluegrass, gospel, Americana and Ragtime.
The Kids Stage, sponsored by your local McDonald’s, is a kid’s Fair dream come true. Sing-a-longs, magicians, a Happy Meal Party, kids contests and more are planned for kids of all ages to experience at the Fair this year.
GROUNDS ACTS
Catch the Sea Lion Splash, sponsored by AOK RVs, and the Anastasini Circus performing multiple shows daily.
STROLLING ACTS
Be on the lookout for this year’s strolling acts – THE AmirrorCAN MAN, Professor Farquar & Polecat Annie and the Fair’s mascot BARTholomule!
GOVERNOR MICHAEL L. PARSON ARENA
Watch Hedrick’s Zebra, Camel, Ostrich, Emu and Duck Races on Aug. 17 and 18 at the newly built Parson Arena at 6 pm for free.
Don’t miss a thing! Visit the Fair’s website to plan your trip to the Missouri State Fair today! We’ll see you Aug. 13-23 at the 2026 Missouri State Fair, in Sedalia.