SEDALIA – Mark your calendars for July 29, 2026 as the 4-H and FFA Horse Show kicks off an amazing lineup of equine shows and competitions at the 2026 Missouri State Fair!
The 4-H and FFA Horse Show runs July 29–Aug. 2 in the Mathewson Exhibition Center, Donnelly Arena, and Coliseum. For full details, including classes and start times, check out the Equine page of the Fair’s website.
Open equine events will start on Aug. 14 during the Missouri State Fair. This year’s shows and classes include the following:
July 29 – Aug. 2
- 4-H/FFA Horse Show – Mathewson Exhibition Center, Donnelly Arena and Coliseum
Friday, August 14
- 6 p.m. Light Draft Mule Show – MFA Arena
- 7 p.m. Draft Mule Show (In Hand) – Coliseum
Saturday, August 15
- 8 a.m. Open Mule Classes – Mathewson Exhibition Center
- 12:30 p.m. Draft Mule, Light Draft Mule Hitches & Open Pleasure Classes – Mathewson Exhibition Center
- 6 p.m. Grand & Reserve Champion Mule (In Hand) – Mathewson Exhibition Center
- 6:30 p.m. Jumping Mules & Mule Game Classes – Mathewson Exhibition Center
Sunday, August 16
- 8 a.m. Jacks & Jennets (In Hand) – MFA Arena
Immediately following Jacks & Jennets- Miniature Donkeys – MFA Arena
Wednesday, August 19
- 5 p.m. Draft Horse Sled Pull Draft Horse Sled Pull, sponsored by BTC Bank – Mathewson Exhibition Center. World-Renowned Budweiser Clydesdales to open the show.
Thursday, Aug. 20
- 5 p.m. Draft Horse Hitches Show, sponsored by BTC Bank – Mathewson Exhibition Center. World-Renowned Budweiser Clydesdales to open the show.
Friday, Aug. 21
- 5 p.m. Draft Horse Hitches Show, sponsored by BTC Bank – Mathewson Exhibition Center. World-Renowned Budweiser Clydesdales to open the show.
Saturday, Aug. 22
- 1 p.m. Pony Pull – Mathewson Exhibition Center
- 5 p.m. Draft Horse Hitches Show, sponsored by BTC Bank – Mathewson Exhibition Center. World-Renowned Budweiser Clydesdales to open the show.
Sunday, Aug. 23
- 1 p.m. Draft Horse Hitches Show, sponsored by BTC Bank – Mathewson Exhibition Center
If you can’t make the shows, don’t worry! New this year, you can experience an engaging and educational equine clinic focused on colt starting and foundation training techniques. Click here to learn more about the Clancy Land & Livestock Equine Clinic – happening Sunday, Aug. 16 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Mathewson Exhibition Center.
Experience the magic of the equine industry at the Missouri State Fair, Aug. 13-23 in Sedalia. There’s something for everyone – whether you’re a longtime fan, equine expert or just learning and starting a new Fair tradition!