Fair dates
Events are open to 4-H & FFA members showing livestock, unless otherwise noted. Open fair means it is open to any 4-H or FFA member, who is a member in good standing. See links for additional information. Links are highlighted in blue, just double click on it. This link will be updated when information becomes available.
2012
May 27, Centralia FFA Alumni & Boosters Jackpot Show, Audrain County Fairgrounds, 21509 Hwy D, Mexico, MO. Hogs must be in place by 8 am, sheep & goats by 10. Swine show begin at 10 am, with goats to follow. Sheep show starts in Ring 2 at 12:30 pm. Entry forms postmarked by May 1. For more information go to www.CentraliaFFA.com or contact Scott Stone, 573-682-1091, Sara Brown, 573-721-0643 or Kathy Curtis, 573-581-8964.
May 28, Saline County FFA Jackpot Show, Saline County Fairgrounds, Hwy 65, Marshall, MO. Entry Fee $15 per head, all species. Open to all Missouri youth exhibitors 21 year of age and under. Weigh-in schedule Market Hogs, 7-9 am, Market Lambs, 9-11 am, and Market Goats, 11 am to noon. Show schedule, Market Hobs 10:30 am, Market Lambs to follow, Market Goats to follow. Sponsored by Sweet Springs FFA Chapter and Marshall FFA Chapter. For more information contact Brent Niemeyer, 660-355-6341 (School), 573-375-0385 (Home), Jason Price, 660-886-6958 (School), 660-529-9933 (Home), and Randy Plattner 660-886-6958 (School) and 660-886-6493 (Home).
June 1, North Harrison FFA Livestock Show, North Harrison Community Youth Building, Eagleville, MO. Sheep/Goat Registration and Weigh-In-7-8 am, Sheep Show at 9 am, Goat Show 12 pm., Goat Show will start at 12 or directly following Sheep. Beef in place by 10 am and Registration & Weigh-In to follow. Cattle Show 2 pm, Cattle will directly follow goats. Above time are approximate start times only. The Pee-Wee class in each specicies will follow the completion of each show, followed by the two showmanship divisions for each species. NO RAMS, BUCKS OR BULLS. Livestock will be released after their respective show. For more information call Brandon Craig 660-867-5221.
June 14-16, 19-21 & 23, Andrew County Fair, Andrew County Fair Grounds, Savannah, MO. June 14, 4-H Project Day, 2 to 5 pm, judging of projects,and 5:30 to 7 pm, Andrew County Courthouse basement, Demonstrations & Personal Appearance, 10 am, Andrew County Courthouse basement, and Public Speaking, 8 am, in courtroom of the Andrew County Courthouse. June 15, Baby Show, 5:30 pm and Queen Contest to follow Baby Show. Family Fun Night on the Square in Savannah, MO. June 16 Andrew County Fair Parade, at 10 am. Horse Show Registration 11 am, Horse Show starts 11:30 am & Draft Horse Pull 6:30 . Super Farmer Contest 11:30 am. June 19, Swine Show, registration 5 pm, Swine Show, 6 pm. June 20, Goat Show, Registration 8 am, Goat Show 9 am. Poultry and Rabbit Show, Registration 11 am, Poultry and Rabbit Show 12 pm, and Sheep Show Registration 4 pm, Sheep Show 5 pm. June 21, Dairy Show Registration 9 am, Dairy Show 10 am. Beef Show Registration 5 pm, Beef Show, 6 pm. June 23, Mule Show 10 am and Ranch Rodeo, 6 pm. June 19, 20 & 21, Savannah Ag Students are hosting a food contest at the American Legion in Savannah: June 19, is Prettiest Pie, June 20 is Sweet Entries and June 21 is Cobbler Day. For more information contact Andrew County Extension Office, (816) 324-3147, Andrewco@missouri.edu or Contact a Fair Board Member- Jim Veraguth (livestock) 816-262-0267 or Contact person for Fair Information, call Wayne Duncan, 816-390-5298.
June 16, 17, 19, 20 & 21 DeKalb County Fair, DeKalb County Fair Grounds, Maysville, MO. June 17, Horse Show, 10 am, Brook Ray, contact person; June 19, Beef Show, 5 pm, Steven Steiner, contact person; June 20, Sheep, 10 am, Amy Lockridge, contact person; June 20, Goats, 6 pm, Bob Harlow, contact person; June 21, Swine, 5 pm, Ronnie & Connie Cole contact persons. For more information contact Clinton County Extension, 816-539-3765, Clintonco@missouri.edu
June 16, Cameron Junior Livestock Preview Show, Cameron Community Building, Ashland Avenue, Cameron, MO. Weigh-in times: 9 - 11 am. Show begins with lambs at 1 pm, followed by goats, barrows and gilts, with championship drive following each species. Age 21 and under may show. Pee Wee show will be after each species. 4-County Champion and Reserve Awards, (residents of Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess and DeKalb). For more information contact Ron Alden, 816-632-7245, ralden@lycos.com or Brandi Crowley, 816-724-0429.
June 21-23 Gilman City Fair, Gilman City School Grounds, 141 Lindsay Ave., Gilman City, MO. June 21, Sheep and Goats, Registration closes at 9 am. Show starts at 10 am. Goats will show first, followed immediately by the sheep. June 22, Swine, Pee Wee show starts at 6 pm, All hogs must be registered by 4:30 pm. Show order will be pee wee, breeding, then Market Hogs, followed by showmanship. 2 classes, 13 and under and 14 and over, day of show. June 23, Rabbit Show, registration closes at 8:30 am, Show starts at 9:30 am. June 23, Beef Show, Show Order, 2012 Bucket Calf, 6 pm, breeding show, then Market steer and Market heifer, followed by showmanship, 2 classes, 13 and under and 14 and over day of show. Registration closes at 5 pm. Show starts at 6 pm. June 23, Baby Show, registration closes at 3:30 pm. Baby show starts at 4 pm in Ag room, air conditioned. Entry Fee $3.00. June 23, Slow Pitch Softball Tournament, call 660-876-5221 for more information. June 23, Pet and Bicycle Parade, 6:30 pm with pets and followed by bicycles. For more information contact Don Chalfant, Gilman City FFA Advisor, 660-876-5221.
June 25 & 26 & July 14 & July 22 Clinton County Fair, Clinton County Fair Grounds, 251 East Hwy 116, Plattsburg, MO. June 25, Sheep Show, 9 am, Registration 8 am; June 25, Goat Show, 1 pm, Registration 12 pm; June 25, Swine Show, 6 pm, Registration 4 pm. June 26, Beef Show, 6 pm, Registration 4 pm. For more information contact Clinton County Extension, 816-539-3765, Clintonco@missouri.edu. July 14, Northwest Regional 4-H/FFA Small Animal Show, sponsored by the Clinton County Fair, held at Cameron Community Building, 915 Ashland Drive, Cameron, MO. 8 am Registration; 9 am Show. Small Animal Show will include Poultry, Rabbits, Dogs, Cats, Cavies and Reptiles *Must be 4-H/FFA project animals. No Entry Fees, Ribbons/Trophies will be given. For more information contact Clinton County Extension, 816-539-3765, Clintonco@missouri.edu. July 22,Clinton County Fair Horse Show, Plattsburg Horse Show Grounds, 804 W. Frost, Plattsburg, MO, Rain Date, July 22, 9 am, Registration 8 am. Early registration due before July 14. Forms: http://extension.missouri.edu/clinton/4h.aspx. For more information contact Clinton County Extension, 816-539-3765, Clintonco@missouri.edu.
July 5, 6, & 7 Daviess County Junior Livestock Show, Daviess County Fair Grounds, Gallatin, MO. July 5, Sheep & Goat Shows. July 6, Swine Show. July 7, Poultry & Rabbit and Beef Show. For more information contact Daviess County Extension, (660) 663-3232, daviessco@missouri.edu
July 7-14, Linn County Fair, Linn County Fair Grounds, Brookfield, MO. This is a closed show, open to only Linn County 4-H or FFA members. For more information contact the Linn County Extension Office, 660-895-5123 or Linnco@missouri.edu
July 8 & 9, Pettis County Jr. Livestock Show, State Fair Grounds, All events held at Swine Barn. Entry Forms due at Extension Office by July 2, 2012. Pettis County Entry Form, Out of County Entry Form. July 8, Poultry Show, 9 am, Poultry check-in 7:30 am. July 8, Rabbit Show, 10 am, Rabbit check-in 8:30 am. July 8, Dairy Goat Show, 1 pm, Dairy Goat check-in 10 am. July 9, Swine Show, 8:30 am, Swine check-in/weigh-in 7 - 8 am. July 9, Sheep Show, 8 am. Sheep & Boer Goat check-in & weigh-in, 7:15 to 7:45 am. July 9, Boer Goat Show, Bobby Calf Show, Jr Beef Breed Show and Jr Beef Steer Show to follow in that order in next open arena. Bobby Calf Interviews, 9 am. Bobby Calf check-in, 8 - 8:45 am. Beef check-in/weight-in 8 to 10 am. Buyer Appreciation Dinner 5:30 pm, State Fair Youth Building. Auction begins at 7:30 pm, Sale Order, Swine, Poultry, Sheep, Goats, Rabbits, Steers. For more information http://extension.missouri.edu/pettis/livestockshow.aspx or Pettis County Extension, 660-827-0591 or Pettisco@missouri.edu.
July 8-15, Macon County Town & Country Fair, Macon County Fair Grounds, Macon, MO. This is a closed show, open to only Macon County 4-H or FFA members. For more information contact the Macon County Extension Office, 660-385-2173 or maconco@missouri.edu
July 8 & 10-14, & July 21 Mercer County Fair, Mercer County Fair Grounds, Princeton, MO. July 8, Green Hills Circuit Horse Show, 10 am, Mercer County Fair Grounds, Princeton, MO. July 10, 4-H Exhibit Entry, 5-6 p m and 4-H Exhibit Judgining & 4-H Conference Judging, 5-6 pm. July 10, Fair Royalty 6 pm, Upper Grounds, Mercer County Fair Grounds. July 11, Rabbits/Poultry Show 10 am, Rabbit Poultry Registration 8 am. Super Farmer, 7 pm, at the Lower Grounds. July 12, Hog Show, 6 pm. Hog Show Registration/Weigh in 1-4 pm. 5:15-5:45 pm, Baby Show Registration, 6 pm Baby Show @ Lower Grounds, 6-6:30 pm Talent Show Registration, Talent Show 7 pm at Lower Grounds. July 13, Sheep Show 5 pm, Goat Show will follow. Sheep/Goat Registration/weigh-in 1-3 pm. Tuff N Nuff Mini Bull Ride 7 pm at Lower Grounds. July 14, Pet Show 8:30 am, Pet Show Registration 8:00 am. July 14, Beef Show 10 am, Beef Show Registration 8-9 am. Ice Cream Social, 5 pm. Livestock Auction, 6 pm. Street Dance-High Strung , 8 pm. July 21, Antique Tractor Pull, 10:30 am, Antique Tractor Pull Registration 9:30 am. IAMO Tractor Pull, 7 pm, at Lower Grounds. For more information contact the Mercer County Extension Office, (660) 748-3315, mercerco@missouri.edu
July 8-14, Carroll County Fair, Fair Grounds at Walnut Hills, Carrollton, MO. Pre-Registions, NO LATER than July 6, 2012, mailed or left at the Carroll County Extension Office. Late Fee will be applied after July 6th. Consult the Carroll County Fair Book for the fees. July 11, Goats & Sheep, Registration/Weigh-In, 8 -8:30 am. 8:30 am, All goats & sheep must be on the grounds. Goat Show, 9 am, Sheep Show follows. July 11, Ham Show Registration, 2-3 pm, Registration at Beef & Pork Palace. 3 pm, Ham Show at Beef & Pork Palace. 6:30 pm, Ham Sale at Beef & Pork Palace. July 12, Swine, Registration/Weigh-In, 7:30-8:30 am. 8:30 am, All swine must be on grounds. Swine Show, 9 am. July 12, Poultry & Rabbit, 5:30-6:00 pm, Registration. Poultry & Rabbit Show, 6 pm. July 13, Cattle, 8 am, Registration/Weigh-in, 9 am, All Cattle must be on ground and checked-in. Breeding Cattle Show 9:30 am, Market Show following Breeding Show. Bucket Calf Show, 12:30 pm. July 13, Clover Kids Pet Show, 5:30 pm, Registration. Clover Kids Pet Show, 5:45 pm. Livestock Sale, 6 pm, Must have Missouri Youth Show-Me Quality Assurance Card (SMQA) to sell, consult the Carroll County Fair Book for rules concerning the Livestock Sale. For more information contact the Carroll County Extension Office at 660-542-1792 or Carrollco@missouri.edu
July 9-13, 2012 Knox County 4-H/FFA Fair, Knox County Fair Grounds, Edina, MO. For more information contact the Knox County Extension Office, 660-397-2179 or Knoxco@missouri.edu
July 10-14, Sullivan County 4-H & FFA Fair, American Legion Field, Milan, MO. For more information contact the Sullivan County Extension Center, 660-265-4541 or Sullivanco@missouri.edu
July 11-15, Clay County Fair. For more information contact Clay County Extension Center, 816-407-3490 or clayco@missouri.edu.
July 13-21 Livingston County Fair, Livingston County Fair Groundy, Chillicothe, MO. This is a closed show, open to only Livingston County 4-H or FFA members. For more information contact Livingston County Extension, 660-646-081, Livingstonco@missouri.edu.
July 14, Northwest Regional 4-H/FFA Small Animal Show, sponsored by the Clinton County Fair, held at Cameron Community Building, 915 Ashland Drive, Cameron, MO. 8 am Registration; 9 am Show. Small Animal Show will include Poultry, Rabbits, Dogs, Cats, Cavies and Reptiles *Must be 4-H/FFA project animals. No Entry Fees, Ribbons/Trophies will be given. For more information contact Clinton County Extension, 816-539-3765, Clintonco@missouri.edu.
July 16 & 17 Gentry County Junior Livestock Show, Gentry County Fair Grounds, Albany, MO. Open Show. Premium Sale is only open for Gentry County youth. July 16, Beef Show. July 17, Goat, Sheep & Swine Shows. For more information contact Marshall Swofford, Albany R-3 School, 660-726-3912.
July 16-21, NEMO Fair, 2700 E. Illionis, Kirksville, MO. For more inforamtion contact NEMO Fair, 660-665-8800 or http://nemofair.net/
July 17-19, Nodaway County 4-H & FFA Livestock Show, Nodaway County Community Building, 25669 Hawk Road, (Maryville Memorial Airport), Maryville, MO. Open Show. July 17, Poultry Show, 6 pm, Poultry check-in- 4:30-5:30 pm. July 18, Swine Show, 9 am, Swine check-in, 7-8 am. July 18, Goat Show, 3 pm, Goat check-in, 1-2 pm. July 18, Sheep Show, 7 pm, Sheep check-in, 5-6 pm. July 19, Beef & Dairy Show, Show Order, Heifers, Dairy, and Steers, 10 am. Beef & Dairy Check-in 8-9 am. For more information contact Nodaway County Extension Center, 660-582-8101, or Noodawayco@missouri.edu.
July 19-21, Caldwell County Fair, Caldwell County Fair Grounds, Kingston, MO. Open Show. July 19, Queen Contest, 3 pm. July 19, Goat & Sheep Show, 4 pm, Goats in Place, Goat Show, 5 pm, Sheep Show will immediatly follow the Goat Show but will be no earlier than 6 pm. July 20, Beef Show, 8 am cattle in place, Beef Show 9 am. July 20, Swine Show, hogs in place by 4 pm, Swine Show, 5pm. July 20, Appreciation Dinner, 6 pm. July 21, Horse Show, held at Polo Stage Coach Park, South of Polo on Hwy 13, Polo, MO, Registration 8:30 am, Horse Show, 9:30 am. For more information contact Eddie Howell, 816-586-4202.
July 21, Buchanan County Area 4-H Livestock Show and Sale, Andrew County Fair Grounds, Savannah, MO. Open to Andrew, Buchannan, Clinton and DeKalb counties. Beef, Swine, Sheep Goats, Poultry and Rabbits, pre-registration through Buchanan County Extension Office. For more information contact Buchanan County Extension Office, 816-279-1691 or Buchananco@missouri.edu
July 25-29, Clark County Fair, Kahoka, MO. For more information contact http://www.clarkcountyfairkahoka.com/.
July 23-29, Boone County Fair, Boone County Fair Grounds, 5212 N. Oakland Gravel Road, Columbia, MO . For more information contact 573-474-9435 or http://boonecountyfairgrounds.com/index.php, or Boone County Extension, 573-445-9792 or Booneco@missouri.edu.
July 26, 27 & 28, Jamesport Junior Livestock Show, Jamesport City Park, Jamesport, MO. Open Show. July 26, Sheep Show, 8 am, sheep in place, 9 am Sheep Show, Goat Show, 8 am goats in place, Goat Show will follow Sheep Show. July 26, Horse Show, at Jamesport Saddle Club Grounds, 4:30 pm, Horses and Ponies in place. 6 pm, Horse Show. July 27, Swine Show, 8 am hogs in place, 10 am Swine Show. July 27, 4-H Ice Cream Supper 6 pm, July 27, Pet Show, 6:30 pm, Jamesport City Park. July 28, "Step Back In Time" Parade, 10 am. Kids games, immedatley following parade at the Jamesport City Park. July 28, Baby Show 3 pm, Registration 2:30 pm, to be held at the AV Spillman Building, 308 S. Broadway, air conditioned building. July 28, FFA Barbecue, 4:30 pm, July 28, Beef Show, 5 pm, Beef in place by 1 pm. For more information contact Amy Holder, 660-684-6116.
Aug 2- Aug 3, Atchison County Fair, Atchison County Fair Grounds. Open Show. Aug 2, Sheep/Goat Show, 8-9 am weigh-in & registration; 9:05 Exhibitor meeting with superintendents; 10 am Pee-Wee Sheep, Breeding Sheep, Market Sheep, Sheep Showmanship; Goat Show, Pee-Wee Goat show, Breeding, Market, & Showmanship. Aug 2, Swine Show, 5-6 pm, weigh-in & registration; 6:05 Exhibitor meeting with superintendents; 6:15 pm, Pee-Wee Swine, Breeding Swine, 15 minute break, Market Swine, Showmanship. Aug 3, Beef Show, 7:30-8:30 am weigh-in & registration. 8:35 Exhibitor meeting with superintendents, 9:00 am, Pee-Wee Beef, Bucket Calf Show, Breeding Beef, one hour break, Market Beef (No lunch break), Showmanship. For more information contact Atchison County Extension Office, Amie Schleicher, Livestock Specialist 660-744-6231 or Atchisonco@missouri.edu
July 31-Aug 4, North Central Missouri Fair, North Central Missouri Fair Grounds, Trenton, MO. Open Show. July 31, Swine Arrive 8 am to 8 pm. 8 pm, Swine weigh-in. July 31, 9:15 am-9:45 am, Dog Show check-in Dog Show, 10 am. Aug 1, Swine Show, 9 am. Aug 1, goats must arrive by 4 pm. Aug 1, Goat Show, 6:30 pm. Aug 2, Rabbit & Poultry arrive by 8 am. Rabbit/Poultry Show 9 am. Aug 2, Dairy arrive by 12 pm. Aug 2, Dairy Show, 1 pm. Aug 2, Sheep arrive, 8 am-8 pm. Sheep weigh-in 8 pm. Aug 3, Ladies Lead, Pee Wee & Sheep Show, 9 am. Aug 3, beef cattle arrive 8am-8 pm. Aug 4, Beef Bucket Calf Show, Beef Breeding Show, Steer Show, 9 am. Aug 4, Horse Show, 9 am, Horses register 8-8:45 am, (Horse show held at NCMC Saddle Club Arena). Show Schedule For more information contact the Grundy County Extension Office (660-359-4040, Ext 247 or Grundyco@missouri.edu or North Central Missouri Fair http://www.ncmfair.com/
August 9-19, Missouri State Fair, Missouri State Fair Grounds, Sedalia, MO. For more information go to http://www.mostatefair.com/.
August 30-Sept 3, Northwest Missouri State Fair, Northwest Missouri State Fair Grounds, 800 South 8th Street, Bethany, MO. For more information contact the Northwest Missouri State Fair, 660-425-6951 or http://www.nwmostatefair.com/ or the Harrison County Extension Center, 660-425-6434 or Harrisonco@missouri.edu
Sept 4-8, Putnam County Fair, Putnam County Fair Grounds, 615 North 22nd Street, Unionville, MO. For more information go to http://www.nemr.net/~fair/ or contact the Putnam County Extension Office, 660-947-2705 or Putnamco@missouri.edu
Sept 6-Nov 17, American Royal, American Royal Complex, 1701 American Royal Court, Kansas City, MO. For more information contact http://www.americanroyal.com/.
Nov 3-16, North American International Livestock Exposition, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY. For more inforamtion contact http://www.americanroyal.com/.