by Marshall Griffin | Mar 29, 2024 | News
The new director of the Missouri State Fair admits it’s disappointing that this year’s event won’t have rodeo, motorcross, bull riding, tractor pulls, or demolition derbies that are normally held at the State Fair Arena. The ten-acre open-air field with metal...
by Marshall Griffin | Mar 21, 2024 | News
Some major draws for the annual Missouri State Fair won’t be happening this year. State Fair director Jason Moore announced Thursday that any events normally held inside the State Fair Arena have been canceled because a new 140,000 square feet arena will be built, and...
by Marshall Griffin | Oct 16, 2023 | News, Science / Technology
Missouri continues its efforts to eradicate the Asian Carp from the state’s lakes, rivers, and streams. The invasive fish species depletes food sources for native bass and crappie and are known for becoming agitated and jumping into boats when they hear the engines....
by Alisa Nelson | Oct 3, 2023 | News
New leadership is ahead for the Missouri State Fair. Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn and Missouri State Fair Commission Chairman Kevin Roberts have announced that Jason Moore has been named director. Moore has been a member of the fair staff...
by Anthony Morabith | Aug 18, 2023 | News
A regular participant in the Missouri State Fair contest to see who can grow the largest pumpkin has pulled it off again. Nick Voss of St. Elizabeth has taken the top prize this year with his orange giant weighing in at 725 pounds. He explains his secret to success....
