The Missouri State Fair may have started as small event to help showcase the agricultural economy of Missouri but now it's become a knock down drag out event that fills the town of Sedalia each year. For eleven days starting in early August you'll find all the prerequisites of a good time at the fair, drinks, good food, music, farm animals!

If you haven't seen it at the Missouri State Fairs exhibits then it probably doesn't exist. There are a wide range and variety of items to be seen on display at the fair. You can find home-cured ham, wine, gigantic catfish, wedding dresses, chainsaw sculptors and more.

The Nightlife at the state fair is truly rocking. You'll be surrounded by the glare of neon lights as the sun sets and around 7:30 pm or so music will start booming out from such places of entertainment as the Pepsi Grandstand, Budweiser Stage and other stages set up for entertaining the visitors. Grab something sugary and bad for you to eat while you follow your ears to the sounds of the newest bands.

Another place to find entertainment is the Dodge Arena. You can find outdoor shows that range from free to about ten dollars. There are all kinds of Tractor and Truck Pulls, Mud Drags and Rodeos and on occasion you'll find some skillful Barrel Racing. Just don't sit too close to the action or you're likely to end up covered in dust, dirt and mud.

For those interested in the special effects seen in the movies there's always the Funshine Building. Here the young at heart can explore the magic behind the making of movies. This is also suggested as a good place for kids to blow off a little extra energy.

The fairgrounds have plenty of campgrounds available for those who wish to stay and maximize their visit at the fair. Things do fill up fast so you may wish to look into staying at one of the bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels, and even the RV Park in Sedalia.