Eleven days at the Sedalia fairgrounds each August, with grandstand shows. Dates, prices and rules below come from the organizer’s own pages, read on 2026-10-30.
Next dates: Thursday, August 12 to Sunday, August 22, 2027. Posted by the organizer. Organizer’s page Add to Google Calendar
At a Glance
- WhereMissouri State Fairgrounds, 2503 W 16th Street, Sedalia, MO 65301, Sedalia
- Usual TimingUsually mid-August, about 11 days. 2026 edition: August 13-23, 2026 (https://www.mostatefair.com/tickets/fair-admission/).
- Price As Stated2026 gate prices: Adult $15 (up to $15.56 with fees); Senior 60+ $10; Youth 6-12 $4; Kid 5 & under FREE. 2027 prices: See event page.
- OrganizerOfficial website · 800-422-FAIR (3247); mostatefair@mda.mo.gov
What the Organizer Says
- The 2026 fair ran Aug 13-23; 2027 is posted as Aug 12-22. Source
- Grandstand tickets do not include fair admission. Source
- Permitted pets are limited to service animals, on-duty police dogs, and animals in scheduled events or competitions. Source
- ATMs are located throughout the fairgrounds. Source
Not Confirmed
The organizer’s pages did not state: 2027 ticket prices; Parking fee (parking page returned 404 at guessed URL); Gate hours for 2027 (hours page showed 2026 data). Check the official site before you go.
Questions
When is the next Missouri State Fair?
The box at the top of this page shows the next dates only when the organizer has posted them. If it says not confirmed, the dates are not out yet; we update the page when they are.
How much does it cost?
2026 gate prices: Adult $15 (up to $15.56 with fees); Senior 60+ $10; Youth 6-12 $4; Kid 5 & under FREE. 2027 prices: See event page.
Where is it?
Missouri State Fairgrounds, 2503 W 16th Street, Sedalia, MO 65301, Sedalia.
Sources, all read on 2026-10-30: https://www.mostatefair.com/.
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