The Northwest Missouri State Fair will begin in Bethany later this month. Activities are scheduled from August 31 through September 4.
The fair will kick off with a parade on Thursday at 6 pm. The parade will start at the Bethany Community Gym and proceed to the fairgrounds.
Grandstand entertainment will feature Ben and Lauren Johnson who impersonate Elvis and Patsy Cline on Thursday at 7 pm, a tractor pull on Friday at 6:30 pm, and performances by Tyler Halverson and Jameson Rodgers on Saturday at 7 pm. Sunday’s grandstand entertainment will showcase the Girls Next Door at 2 pm and car races at 7 pm. Monday’s lineup includes a demolition derby at 12:30 pm and car races at 7 pm.
Livestock shows will commence on September 1 with goats and rabbits. September 2 will feature swine, poultry, and sheep shows. Additionally, a Super Farmer Contest is scheduled for Saturday at 3 pm. The Beef Show and premium sale are set for September 3.
Pre-registration for the livestock shows is recommended and can be done on the Northwest Missouri State Fair website. Registration will close on August 28 at 3 pm.
Admission is free on August 31. Front gate admission on subsequent days will be $5 for adults, while children 10 years old and younger can enter for free. Season tickets are priced at $15 for adults.
For more details, visit the Northwest Missouri State Fair website.
