SEDALIA – Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public starting today, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast and $12 advance adult gate admission. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by phone 1-800-514-ETIX/1-800-514-3849. Starting at noon on Monday, June 29 tickets will be available for purchase at the Missouri State Fair Box Office, located on the Fairgrounds in Sedalia.
Box office hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 29 through Aug. 7, expanding to 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 10-12 and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily during the Fair, Aug. 13-23. The Box Office is closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day holiday.
STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND
The State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, is the venue for eight concerts, two tractor pulls, and one auto race this year. Children two and under are free to reserved Grandstand concerts, but must sit on adult’s laps. Ticket prices do not include Fair gate admission.
- THURSDAY, AUG. 13 – BAILEY ZIMMERMAN WITH CHANDLER WALTERS, 7:30 p.m., $65-100, with fireworks, sponsored by Missouri S&T, and drone show, sponsored by Mainline Services & VisitMO.com, following the show.
- FRIDAY, AUG. 14 – THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS WITH JOYCE MANOR, 7:30 p.m., $35-50, with fireworks, sponsored by Missouri S&T, and drone show, sponsored by Mainline Services & VisitMO.com, following the show.
- SATURDAY, AUG. 15 – RUSSELL DICKERSON WITH ATLUS, 7:30 p.m., $35-50, with fireworks, sponsored by Missouri S&T, and drone show, sponsored by Mainline Services & VisitMO.com, following the show.
- SUNDAY, AUG. 16 – MSF SHOOTOUT TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL – MISSOURI ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP TRUCK & TRACTGOR PULL, 12 p.m. & 6 p.m., $15-40.
- MONDAY, AUG. 17 – PRO PULLING LEAGUE STATE FAIR SHOOTOUT, 7 p.m., $15-40.
- TUESDAY, AUG. 18 – THREE DOG NIGHT & LITTLE RIVER BAND, 7:30 p.m., $35-50.
- WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19 – SKILLET WITH TENTH AVENUE NORTH, 7:30 p.m., $35-50.
- THURSDAY, AUG. 20 – NATE SMITH WITH TYLER BRADEN AND JOSH ROSS, 7:30 p.m., $40-55, with fireworks, sponsored by Missouri S&T, and drone show, sponsored by Mainline Services & VisitMO.com, following the show.
- FRIDAY, AUG. 21 – RICK ROSS WITH YING YANG TWINS, TWISTA & MURPHY LEE, 7:30 p.m., $55-70, with fireworks, sponsored by Missouri S&T, and drone show, sponsored by Mainline Services & VisitMO.com, following the show.
- SATURDAY, AUG. 22 – LITTLE BIG TOWN WITH WALKER MONTGOMERY, 7:30 p.m., $65-80, with fireworks, sponsored by Missouri S&T, and drone show, sponsored by Mainline Services & VisitMO.com, following the show.
- SUNDAY, AUG. 23 – 2026 POWRi 410 SPRINT CARS, B MODIFIEDS AND SUPER STOCK RACES, 6 p.m. hot laps; 7 p.m. 15-lap B-feature and 30-lap A-feature, $10-30.
GOVERNOR MICHAEL L. PARSON ARENA
The Governor Michael L. Parson Arena will host a variety of events including rodeo, military exhibits, animal races, jousting and bull riding. Children five and under are free to all events in the Parson Arena. Ticket prices do not include Fair gate admission.
- DAILY, AUG. 13-23 – OPEN TO FAIRGOERS, FREE, all ages, hours will be 11 a.m. – 3 p.m, no event ticket required
- THURSDAY, AUG. 13 – OPENING CEREMONY, RIBBON CUTTING & HAYDEN PLAZA DEDICATION, 11 a.m., FREE, all ages, no event ticket required
- THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, AUG. 13-14 – INTERNATIONAL PRO RODEO ASSOCIATION, 6 p.m., $15 (up to $20 with fees) adult/$8 youth (ages 6-12) (up to $13 with fees)/free kids 5 and under
- SATURDAY, AUG. 15 – INTERNATIONAL PRO RODEO ASSOCIATION, 6 p.m., $20 (up to $25 with fees) adult/$10 youth (ages 6-12) (up to $15 with fees)/free kids 5 and under
- SUNDAY, AUG. 16 – MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY EXHIBITS, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., FREE, all ages, no event ticket required
- MONDAY & TUESDAY, AUG. 17-18 – HEDRICK’S ZEBRA, CAMEL, OSTRICH, EMU & DUCK RACES, 6 p.m., FREE, all ages, no event ticket required
- WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, AUG. 19-20 – KNIGHTS OF VALOUR JOUSTING SHOW, $10 (up to $15 with fees) adult/$5 youth (ages 6-12) (up to $10 with fees)/free kids 5 and under
- FRIDAY, AUG. 21 – NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL BULLRIDERS, $15 (up to $20 with fees) adult/$8 youth (ages 6-12) (up to $13 with fees)/free kids 5 and under
- SATURDAY, AUG. 22 – NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL BULLRIDERS, $20 (up to $25 with fees) adult/$10 youth (ages 6-12) (up to $15 with fees)/free kids 5 and under
- SUNDAY, AUG. 23 – OPEN TO FAIRGOERS, FREE, all ages, hours will be 11 a.m. – 3 p.m, no event currently scheduled
GOVERNOR’S HAM BREAKFAST
The 2026 Governor’s Ham Breakfast is a traditional gathering of Missouri elected officials, leaders in agriculture and supporters of the Missouri State Fair. The Breakfast features Missouri country cured ham and other Missouri Grown products. Tickets are $50 per plate and includes Aug. 20 gate admission to the Fair.
ADVANCE ADULT GATE ADMISSION
Purchase admission tickets early and save! Advance Adult Gate Admission tickets are only $12. There are several ways to purchase advance admission tickets:
- Purchase online at Etix.com (Etix advance admission ticket sales end at 9 am, July 31, so that tickets arrive via mail prior to the Fair).
- Purchase in person at the Missouri State Fair Box Office (starting at noon, Monday, June 29).
- Purchase in person at Break Time Convenience Stores and Family Center Farm and Home stores starting in July.
The 2026 Missouri State Fair, themed “Show-Me Stars & Stripes” is Aug. 13-23, in Sedalia.