Turnout was good at Thursday’s opening day of the 2025 Missouri state fair in Sedalia.
It was Mizzou Day and UM System President Dr. Mun Choi, Truman the Tiger and others made the trip from Columbia to Sedalia. Governor Mike Kehoe praises Mizzou’s support for Missouri agriculture and for the state fair.
The governor describes agriculture as Missouri’s top economic driver and says the fair is an incredible display for agriculture. The opening day parade was Thursday evening.
Friday is Missouri Department of Conservation Day at the fair, and you’ll see live animal exhibits and demos at the Conservation building. The fair will feature a barbecue contest at 11 this morning, and you’ll be able to tour the Parson Arena construction site today from 9 am to 1 pm. Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind offers free vision screenings today from 9 am to 6 at the fair’s senior lounge.
You can find a full list of today’s Missouri state fair events here.