Many people might wonder, what is the value of our state fair and all the state fairs across the Midwest? The simple answer could be that agriculture is one of this state’s main revenue producers adding around $94 billion each year to our economy.
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Live from the Missouri State Fair, Scott Faughn is joined by Governor Mike Kehoe and State Fair Director Jason Moore
Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) will recognize 111 Farm Families on Monday, August 11, as part of the 2025 Farm Family Day celebration at the Missouri State Fair.
The simple answer could be that agriculture is one of this state’s main revenue producers adding around $94 billion each year to our economy.
"We were excited when the Bicentennial Commission told us they wanted to fund the renovation of the gate as a lasting project on the fairgrounds to commemorate the 200th year of our state."
Gov. Mike Parson and Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe said 330,125 visitors attended the annual agricultural celebration this year.
State Rep. Kurtis Gregory trotted away from the Missouri State Fair’s celebrity draft horse hitch show with the prize.
"We all want to provide good quality food at a sustainable price while building strong and healthy people and communities."
With the State Fair about to begin, Missourians are ready to get back to their favorite fair foods — and elected officials are no exception.
Here’s a look at the fair’s history, from its early days to its expansion into one of Missouri’s biggest events.