Missouri State Fair Celebrates New Arena, Fire Station on Opening Day

Missouri State Fair celebrates new arena, fire station on opening day

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ). The 2026 Missouri State Fair got underway Thursday, with the day's events including celebrations of two major projects. Fair officials held ribbon-cutting ceremonies of new additions to the fairgrounds, including the new Governor Michael L. Parson Arena and an upgraded State Fair Fire Station. State officials and university leaders gathered at the The post Missouri State Fair celebrates new arena, fire station on opening day…

Missouri State Fair kicks off in Sedalia

The Missouri State Fair kicked off Thursday under a brand-new $30 million livestock arena.

Officials celebrate ribbon cuttings, agriculture at Missouri State Fair kickoff

The annual Missouri State Fair kicked off in Sedalia on Thursday.

Gov. Kehoe opens State Fair with agriculture and patriotic celebration

Gov. Mike Kehoe and first lady Claudia Kehoe joined opening-day activities at the 2026 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, beginning the annual 11-day showcase of Missouri agriculture. The 2026 fair carries the theme “Show-Me Stars & Stripes,” recognizing America’s 250th anniversary while highlighting Missouri agriculture, traditions, and people. Kehoe encouraged Missourians from across the state […] The post Gov. Kehoe opens State Fair with agricul…

New Governor Michael L. Parson Arena opens at Missouri State Fair

The Governor Michael L. Parson arena is a multi-use facility, located at the southwest corner of the Missouri State Fairgrounds. It took two years to build, and $31 million to complete. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe told reporters “This is a world class facility, there’s no two-ways about it.” The facility is named after former Governor […] The post New Governor Michael L. Parson Arena opens at Missouri State Fair appeared first on Brownfield Ag …

Governor Kehoe kicks off 2026 Missouri State Fair

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe and Mrs. Claudia Kehoe joined the opening day festivities at the 2026 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, kicking off the annual 11-day showcase of Missouri agriculture.“Claudia and I hope Missourians from every corner of the state will join us in Sedalia over the next ten days to celebrate the past, present, and future of Missouri agriculture at the Missouri State Fair,” said Governor Kehoe. “For gene…