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 not replace exhibitor’s requirement for reading ALL of the General Rules & Regulation, Animal Health Requirements, and Department Rules & Regulations.
Superintendents
Poultry – Josh Stephans
Home Economics – Kelsie Morris
Queen Contest – Natalie Ayers and Maria Birdsong
New – Shows/Contests
- Draft Pony Show
- New classes for 4-H/FFA Horse Show
- New breeds and classes
- New breeds and classes
- Concurrent Open Boer Goat Shows
- Quiz Bowl
- Online auction of projects
Dairy Products
- Contest location moved to Taylor Woods Youth Building
- Location changed to the Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall and new dates – August 8-9
- Inaugural Best of Missouri Awards and Sale – Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall – August 17
New – Rules
DNA Samples
- Hair samples collected for market livestock- Steers/Market Heifers, Barrows, Meat Goats and Lambs
Entry Deadline
- Livestock entry deadline is July 8 at 5:00 p.m.
Animal Health
- Updated rules and regulations provided by the Missouri Department of Agriculture Animal Health Department
Beef Cattle
- Bedding fees ($10) per head will now be included in the entry fees. There will be no separate charge for bedding fees.
New – Cancelled Competitions
- Truck and Tractor Pulls