October 3, 1853
The very first state fair opened in Boonville. State fairs were held in Boonville until 1901.
September 9, 1901
The first Missouri State Fair was held in Sedalia. Previously the fairs were held in Boonville.
7 Time-Honored State Fair Traditions
Each year there’s something new to see, and yet some components of the Fair date back from before Missouri actually had a designated State Fair. Let’s take a walk through time and look at some of the State Fair’s most proud traditions.