Rule changes, new contests and shows, new superintendents and more can be found there. New livestock shows and competitive exhibit contests have been added including a new draft pony show and a dairy cattle quiz bowl. Due to the increase in Boer goats, additional Boer goat shows have been added, and new breeds and classes have been added for poultry, rabbits, and the 4-H/FFA Horse Show. The Inaugural Best of Missouri Awards and Sale is an exciting addition featuring award-winning bacons, hams, carcass, wines, cheeses, and Missouri Grown products. The Sale benefits the Youth in Agriculture scholarship program.
Entries for State Fair livestock shows and competitive exhibits will be accepted starting Wednesday, May 1. Exhibitors are encouraged to access the online entry and payment system via the online portal. Downloadable entry forms will also be available, with payment submitted via credit card, cash, or check.
Exhibitors 12 and under will again be admitted free to the 11-day Fair, while exhibitors age 13 and older will be able to purchase up to 40 single-day exhibitor admission tickets at a special price of $8. The discounted exhibitor tickets are available at the time of entry and from the Fair’s business office through Aug. 7. These tickets will not be available at the gate, and they do not include exhibitor parking.
More information is available at this link on the Missouri State Fair’s website.
The 122nd Missouri State Fair, themed “Summer’s Best Story” is Aug 8-18, 2024, in Sedalia.
