State Fair Begins With Musicians Cancelling Performance

The Missouri State Fair is underway, and already is dealing with a setback. The musical group Lynard Skynard has cancelled tonight’s performance because singer Johnny Van Zant has swollen vocal cords and is under a doctor’s care. State Fair officials say...

Attendance Up at State Fair This Year

The State Fair saw bigger crowds this year than last year. An estimated 370,000 to 380,000 people went through the gates in Sedalia this year, compared to about 340,000 a year ago. The numbers are only estimates at this point until advance ticket sales are finalized....

Attendance Figures Down At State Fair

State fair officials say the numbers of people attending this year are down from last year’s attendance figures, but they’re still optimistic the number of people going to the fair will at least match last year’s figures. Kim Allen, marketing...

Attorney General Warns Of Contests At State Fair

Anyone attending the State Fair in Sedalia will undoubtedly have the opportunity to enter a contest or two by filling out forms requiring all kinds of information including name, address, and telephone number. Scott Holste with the State Attorney General’s...