by admin | Aug 5, 2019 | News
The 2019 State Fair opens Thursday morning in west-central Missouri’s Sedalia. It’s Missouri’s largest agricultural expo. State Fair Director Mark Wolfe says the fair commission is waiving late fees for entries this year, because farmers have endured...
by admin | Aug 9, 2013 | News
The flooding in southern Missouri is on the minds of those presenting the Missouri State Fair. Fair Director Mark Wolfe says there will be some people who would like to be at the Fair whose plans will be altered by high water. “I understand there are some roads...
by admin | Jul 31, 2013 | News
The State Fair marks the end of summer for many youth in Missouri. This year’s Fair begins next week with an 11-day run, showcasing Missouri agriculture, particularly for FFA and 4-H students from all over the state. Fair Director Mark Wolfe says that follows a...
by admin | Aug 6, 2012 | News, Weather
A severe storm last year blew down tents and other temporary structures at the Missouri State Fair, but no one was injured. That was only days after a storm at the Indiana State Fair blew down a concert stage, killing seven people and injuring 43. With those events...
by admin | Apr 10, 2012 | News, Politics / Govt, Weather
With damage done by severe storms at two state fairs last year fresh in memory, the Missouri State Fair staff wants to build some safe places for its guests to take cover. The House Budget Committee has approved a capital improvement package that includes over $86,000...
