Missouri State Fair
The Missouri State Fair is home to hundreds of exciting attractions, including stages filled with entertainers and live music, demonstrations, competitions, and more. While enjoying all the fair has to offer, fairgoers make their way to the Gerken Dairy Center to enjoy delicious ice cream, freshly made grilled cheese sandwiches, and ice-cold milk. The Center’s unique cow butter sculpture and live milking demos are another reason to stop by and learn how dairy farmers provide quality care for their cows, communities, and the planet.
The first Missouri State Fair was held in 1901 and has since become an annual tradition for thousands of fairgoers. This year, the fair runs August 7-17, 2025. More information about the fair can be found here.
Address:
Missouri State Fairgrounds
2503 West 16th Street
Sedalia, MO 65301
Ph: 800-442-FAIR
The Gerken Dairy Center is located at the Northeast corner of the fairgrounds, between the cattle barns and coliseum. It is open daily from 9 AM – 8 PM. Download a map of the fair here.