Springfield’s ten-day fair at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, run from late July into early August. Dates, prices and rules below come from the organizer’s own pages, read on 2026-10-30.
Next dates not confirmed. The organizer has not posted them yet. We add them here when they do.
At a Glance
- WhereOzark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave., Springfield, MO 65803, Springfield
- Usual TimingUsually late July into early August, about 10 days. 2026 edition (90th): July 30 – August 8, 2026 (https://www.ozarkempirefair.com/p/about/faqs).
- Price As StatedAdult (13+) $12 advance | $17 during the Fair; Child (6-12) $3.50 advance | $5.50 during; Super Passes $35 advance; 5 and under free (admission page; year not labelled). Parking $5 (2026 FAQ).
- OrganizerOfficial website · 417-833-2660
What the Organizer Says
- The 90th Ozark Empire Fair ran July 30 – August 8, 2026. Source
- A $3 day on Monday Aug 3, 2026 had $3 admission, $3 parking and $3 rides. Source
- Pets are strictly forbidden; service animals performing duties are allowed. Source
- Rideshare drop-off/pick-up is at Gate 3. Source
Not Confirmed
The organizer’s pages did not state: 2027 dates (none posted); Whether prices apply to 2027. Check the official site before you go.
Questions
When is the next Ozark Empire 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?
Adult (13+) $12 advance | $17 during the Fair; Child (6-12) $3.50 advance | $5.50 during; Super Passes $35 advance; 5 and under free (admission page; year not labelled). Parking $5 (2026 FAQ).
Where is it?
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave., Springfield, MO 65803, Springfield.
Sources, all read on 2026-10-30: https://www.ozarkempirefair.com/.
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Cite this page: It's Missouri, “Ozark Empire Fair: Dates, Prices and Parking”, itsmissouri.com/ozark-empire-fair/ (updated ). By the It's Missouri editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.