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Salute To Our Heroes Opening Weekend
Join us in celebrating our law enforcement, firefighter and military heroes during Opening Weekend of the 2023 Missouri State Fair!
Law Enforcement / Firefighter Appreciation Day, sponsored by Pepsi, is Saturday, Aug. 12. Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMTs, and Paramedics will receive FREE gate admission to the Fair with appropriate I.D. and $1 admission for their immediate family members. A special thank you to the Missouri Highway Patrol, who oversees security on the Fairgrounds, and the Missouri State Fair Fire Department (MSFFD), who provides fire and medical response 24/7 during the Fair. The MSFFD also provides demonstrations, sponsored by Ditzfeld Transfer, Inc., for fairgoers during the Fair. Learn more about the MSFFD on our website.
Sunday, Aug. 13 is Military Appreciation Day, sponsored by GoNetspeed. The Fair is proud to honor our military men and women with FREE gate admission for active military, veterans and delayed entry recruits with appropriate I.D. and $1 admission for their immediate family members. A Military Resource Fair will take place from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. just east of the Mathewson Exhibition Center and a Military Appreciation Ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. inside the Mathewson Exhibition Center.
The Missouri State Fair is will honor our military service men and women daily during the Military Flag Retreat Ceremony, sponsored by Capital Materials, Retrieving Freedom, Inc. and Starline Brass. The ceremony will take place at 5:15 p.m. on Aug. 10 and at 5:30 p.m., Aug 11-20 in front of the Historic Administration Building. A list of this year’s honorees will be announced in the next few weeks. Help us honor our heroes at the 2023 Missouri State Fair, Aug. 10-20 in Sedalia.
Purchase Your Missouri State Fair Grandstand Tickets Now
The State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, is the venue for seven concerts, two tractor pulls, one monster truck show and one auto race this year. Children two and under are free to all Grandstand concerts, but must sit on adult’s laps. Ticket prices do not include Fair gate admission.
THURSDAY, AUG. 10 – TYLER HUBBARD OF FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE WITH PARMALEE
SOLD OUT!! FRIDAY, AUG. 11 – LAINEY WILSON WITH JACKSON DEAN
SATURDAY, AUG. 12 – 3 DOORS DOWN – AWAY FROM THE SUN ANNIVERSARY TOUR WITH CANDLEBOX
SUNDAY, AUG. 13 – MISSOURI STATE FAIR SHOOT OUT TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL
MONDAY, AUG. 14 –PRO PULLING LEAGUE
TUESDAY, AUG. 15 – OUTLAW NATIONALS MONSTER TRUCK SHOW
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16 – CORY ASBURY AND CAIN
THURSDAY, AUG. 17 – THE COUNTRY COMEBACK TOUR FEATURING SHENANDOAH, BILLY DEAN & WADE HAYES
FRIDAY, AUG. 18 – NELLY WITH RAHZEL
SATURDAY, AUG. 19 – RILEY GREEN WITH RANDY HOUSER
SUNDAY, AUG. 20 – POWRi 410 SPRINT CARS, B MODIFIEDS & SUPER STOCKS, SHOW-ME VINTAGE RACE CARS
Learn more about our security policy, prohibited items and more on the Grandstand Event Policies page.
Enjoy Live Entertainment On The Bud Stage
Stop right here Fair Fans! The Budweiser Stage has just what you’re looking for - FREE live entertainment to get you moving and grooving! These amazing artists will have you singing and dancing all day and night long!
Here’s the lineup:
Thursday, Aug 10
The Nace Brothers, 4 & 6 pm
Queen’s Boulevard 8 pm
Friday, Aug 11
Clay Clear Band, 4 & 6 pm
Soul Root, 9 pm
Saturday, Aug 12
Cedar Creek, 4 & 6 pm
Honky-Tonk Dream, 9 pm
Sunday, Aug 13 – Monday, Aug 14
Supermatics, 4 & 6 pm
Tuesday, Aug 15
The Vincents, 4 & 6 pm
Madd Hoss Jackson, 8 pm
Wednesday, Aug 16
Eastern Heights, 4 & 6 pm
Twisted Fate, 8 pm
Thrusday, Aug 17
Travis Marvin, 4 & 6 pm
Cedar Creek, 8 pm
Friday, Aug 18 – Saturday, Aug 19
Phil Vandel, 4 & 6 pm
Dirt Road Addiction, 9 pm
Sunday, Aug 20
Supermatics, 4 pm
MO State Fair Arena Events And Exhibits
The State Fair Arena is another popular venue on the fairgrounds, offering 11 days of action including rodeo, bull riding and motorsports. Children five and under are free to all events at the State Fair Arena, but must sit on an adult’s lap. Ticket prices do not include Fair gate admission:
THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, AUG. 10-12 – MRCA SHOW-ME STATE RODEO
SUNDAY, AUG. 13 – MOTOCROSS, FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND OF THE MO STATE FAIR CROSS SERIES
MONDAY, AUG. 14 – ATV/DIRT BIKE RODEO
TUESDAY, AUG. 15 – MSF TRUCK & FARM TRACTOR PULL
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16 – ANTIQUE CLASSIC TRACTOR PULL
THURSDAY, AUG. 17 – GARDEN TRACTOR AND MINI ROD AND TRUCK PULL
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, AUG. 18-19 – BULL RIDING COMPETITION
SUNDAY, AUG. 20 – DEMOLITION DERBY
Advance Carnival And Admission Ticket Information
Purchase admission and carnival tickets early and save! Head on over to your local Break Time Convenience Store, Bomgaars or online to get yours today!
The saving are worth it! Check out the prices below:
Advance adult admission tickets - $12 ($15 value) - Purchase at State Fair Box Office, Break Time Convenience Stores and Bomgaars
Advance Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristband ticket - $25 ($40 value) - Purchase online
Advance Unlimited Daily Deal (includes one-day unlimited carnival ride wristband and one-day adult admission) - $37 ($53 value) - Purchase online, Break Time Convenience Stores and Bomgaars
Get ahead of the game and plan your visit! Get your advance tickets by Aug. 9 to enjoy your favorite family traditions.
