Media Inquiries
All media inquiries should be directed to MSF Marketing Director Kari Mergen by calling 660-530-5611 or emailing kari.mergen@mda.mo.gov.
Media Credentials
Media credentials for the annual State Fair are extended to members of the working media. To request a media advisory, please email mostatefair@mda.mo.gov.
Fair Photos
A gallery of Fair photos is available for media use on the Fair’s Flickr Photostream. Please attribute all photos – Photo(s) courtesy of the Missouri State Fair.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri agricultural leaders, FFA and 4-H members, elected officials and partners came together at the Missouri State Fair to capstone the …
SEDALIA, Mo.)—The Missouri State Fair celebrated youth in agriculture on Saturday, Aug. 17. The annual Sale of Champions highlighted the day, along with the inaugural …
(SEDALIA, Mo.)—The Missouri State Fair celebrated youth in agriculture on Saturday, Aug. 17. The inaugural Best of Missouri Sale, sponsored by America’s Heartland Packing, LLC, …
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Lain Gerdeman, son of Michael and Jess Gerdeman, is the exhibitor of the 2024 Grand Champion Meat Rabbit Pen at the Missouri …
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – The Missouri State Fair Commission held an official groundbreaking ceremony today for a new indoor arena on the Fairgrounds. The arena will …
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Beau Ann Graves, daughter of Preston and Samantha Graves, is the exhibitor of the 2024 Grand Champion Market Steer at the Missouri …
Due to hospitalization following a hit and run accident on Aug. 10, Creed Fisher will not be able to perform at the Missouri State Fair. …
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Cole Murphy, son of Brent and DeEtta Murphy, is the exhibitor of the 2024 Grand Champion Market Barrow at the Missouri State …
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Aidon Bolton, son of Steve Bolton and Amanda Perkins, is the exhibitor of the 2024 Grand Overall Champion Bacon at the Missouri …
Miss Claire Walker, of Chillicothe, was named the 2024 Missouri State Fair Queen in a ceremony held yesterday, Thursday, Aug. 8. Miss Walker received the …
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Jillian Vogelsmeier, daughter of Matt Vogelsmeier, is the exhibitor of the 2024 Grand Champion Market Lamb at the Missouri State Fair. Jillian …
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Myra Silvey, daughter of Dale and Kim Silvey, is the exhibitor of the 2024 Grand Overall Champion Ham at the Missouri State …
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Alexis Koelling, daughter of Brock and Michele Meyer, is the exhibitor of the 2024 Grand Champion Market Goat at the Missouri State …
Unfortunately, the arrival of the World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales at the Missouri State Fair has been delayed. The Clydesdales will join us and will be on …
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Judd Lawson, son of Susan Lawson, is the exhibitor of the 2024 Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Chickens at …
Check out what is going on across the fairgrounds with the GoNetspeed Webcam.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri State Veterinarian Steve Strubberg announce updated biosecurity protocols for dairy cattle exhibiting at the …
The barn doors are getting ready to swing open for the 2024 Missouri State Fair, and we’re sharing a list of NEW contests and livestock …
The Missouri State Fair starts in 43 days, and time is ticking down to enter Fair shows and contests! Below are the upcoming deadlines for …
Farm Bureau/Farm Family Day – Monday, Aug 12 Farm Family Day is a partnership with Missouri Farm Bureau and other key industry organizations. For 64 …
