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 Gerkin Dairy Center first opened its doors in 1999 and is a must-stop for fairgoers! When there, they can try the newest Flavor of the Fair ice cream treat, enjoy hot, made-to-order grilled cheese sandwiches, and watch milking demos to learn how your favorite dairy products are made!
Fun Fact: In 2023, almost 37,000 ice cream cones and bowls were scooped!
Flavor of the Fair
In 2024, the Missouri State Fair introduced its first Flavor of the Fair ice cream treat. The inaugural flavor was Kingdom Crunchdown, selected personally by Governor Mike Parson. The winning combination featured layers of vanilla soft-serve ice cream, strawberries, and crunchy milk chocolate candy. It was then topped with chocolate syrup and gold sprinkles – a touchdown for tastebuds!