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Pollstar.com Lists Foreigner as Playing at the 2013 Missouri State Fair

Ken Dillon — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:00:39 +0000

Online concert listing site Pollstar is showing that legendary ’80s band Foreigner as playing at the Missouri State Fairgrounds Grandstands on Friday, Aug. 9. While four of the acts that are slated to take the stage at the Pepsi Grandstand at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia have been announced by Missouri State Fair officials [...]

Mango Jack's Demolished at Missouri State Fairgrounds

Doug — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:25:00 +0000

The Missouri State Fair finished the demolition of Mango Jack's today (April 3). Last year the Fair decided that it was time to pursue the master plan, which called for the installation of handicapped accessible restrooms somewhere on the main strip. The condition of Mango Jack's was accessed by the Missouri State Fair and it was decided that the building

State Fair Concerts Survey

Sam Schleicher — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:52:22 +0000

What non-country shows would you like to see come to the 2013 Missouri State Fair? Tell us what your dream concert would be!

2013 Missouri State Fair Country Concerts Announced, Here's Where to Get Tickets

Derrick Gill — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:45:49 +0000

Tickets for the 2013 Missouri State Fair country acts, including Toby Keith, The Oak Ridge Boys, Gary Allan and Chris Cagle tickets will go on sale for the general public on Tuesday, March 5. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-796-6776. Here is the schedule for the 2013 State Fair acts: Chris Cagle [...]

Missouri State Fair Commission to Decide Fate of Mango Jack's

Doug — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:31:54 +0000

After the completion of the Missouri State Fair, the Missouri State Fair Commission discussed the condition of Mango Jack's Building on the fairgrounds. The commission claims that the condition of the building warrants it to be torn down.

Mango Jack's owner Gary Everts says he received a note last month stating that he must vacate the building by October 15. Everts said that he feels that that Mango Jack's has become a key part of the nightlife at the Missouri State Fair and would like to present key points on how to keep and maintain Mango Jack's.

2012 Missouri State Fair Attendance Shows Increase from Previous Year

Newstalk 1050 Staff — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:19:14 +0000

SEDALIA, MO. – Governor Jay Nixon announced today (September 21) that attendance for the 2012 Missouri State Fair saw increased by more than 10,000 over last year’s numbers. Final attendance numbers for the 11-day event confirm that more than 353,700 people attended this year’s fair, up from just over 343,000 in 2011. “The events, [...]

Missouri State Fair Daily Highlights: Sunday, August 19

Doug — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 06:00:04 +0000

Today is day 11 of the Missouri State Fair, and is the final day too! Today is Fair Finale/Half Price Day where you can get in for $4 adult admission all day and $1 for kids ages 6-12. It’s also Celebrate Law Enforcement Day where it is free gate admission for Municipal/County/State Law Enforcement with appropriate I.D. and $1 gate admission for immediate family members.

Missouri State Fair Daily Highlights: Saturday, August 18

Doug — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 06:00:02 +0000

Day 10 of the Missouri State Fair is here, and it’s the final weekend too! Today is Youth in Agriculture Day where you can get $1 off admission coupons at County Extension offices. The Pepsi Grandstand will have Hank Williams Jr and George Thorogood & The Destroyers at 7:30 p.m. with tickets available for $30, [...]

Missouri State Fair Daily Highlights: Friday, August 17

Doug — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 06:00:56 +0000

Day nine of the Missouri State Fair is here, and today is Missouri Electric Cooperatives/Git-R-Done Friday where you can get free CFL lights at the MEC building while supplies last. The Pepsi Grandstand will feature Larry the Cable Guy and Reno Collier at 7:30 p.m., with tickets available for $25, $30, $35, or $40 at [...]

Doug Visits the 4-H Building

Doug — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:42:28 +0000

One of the major backbones of any county or state fair is the 4-H organization, which has its own building on the Missouri State Fairgrounds to showcase all the county winners for things like art, photography, quilting, baking, cooking and much more. The 4-H Building Superintendent Mary Jo Williams said, “This year entries were about [...]