Gov. Jay Nixon will be in Sedalia today (Aug. 11) to kick off the 2016 Missouri State Fair. The theme of the 2016 Missouri State Fair is “See What Crops Up” as the Fair marks its 114th year.
At 10 a.m., the Governor will participate in the official opening day ceremony at the Agriculture Building, where he will be joined by Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Richard Fordyce; Fair Director Mark Wolfe; and State Fair Commission Chairman Lowell Mohler.
“The Missouri State Fair is a time honored tradition in the Show-Me State, celebrating our number one industry – agriculture,” Gov. Nixon said. “I invite all families to come to Sedalia to enjoy the music, entertainment, great food found right here at out annual showcase of Missouri agriculture.”
For more information on the fair, including daily visitor guides, Missourians can visit MO.gov and click on the Missouri State Fair feature.
Today, Aug. 11
WHO: Gov. Jay Nixon
Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Richard Fordyce
Fair Director Mark Wolfe
State Fair Commission Chairman Lowell Mohler
WHAT: Opening of the 2016 Missouri State Fair
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Missouri State Fairgrounds, Agriculture Building
2503 W 116th St.
Sedalia, MO
For planning purposes, please e-mail Scott.Holste@mo.gov if you intend to cover this event.
