2020 MISSOURI STATE FAIR
**YOUTH SHOW ONLY** this year.
OPEN SHOW has been cancelled
Sedalia, MO August 21-22, 2020

2020 Missouri State Fair Pivots to a Youth Livestock Show

Back to basics approach focuses on youth exhibitions
SEDALIA, Mo. – Today, the Missouri State Fair announced that the traditional fair will pivot to a youth livestock show, Aug. 13-23, 2020. In 1901, the Fair began as a showcase of Missouri agriculture. Staying true to that tradition, the Fair will continue to allow the invaluable agriculture education experience to Missouri 4-H and FFA members by offering a Youth Livestock Show only.

Two primary reasons drove the Fair’s decision today:

Public Health & Safety
We care deeply about the public health and safety of our fairgoers and our community. When the original decision to move forward with the Fair was made, the information and numbers were different than they are now. In collaboration with Governor Parson and the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services it was determined that the best course of action was to work to reduce the number of individuals on the fairgrounds. Best practices for sanitation and public health will still be implemented during the youth livestock show.

Quality Outdoor Experience
The Fair takes pride in hosting a quality outdoor experience for all fairgoers. That success relies heavily on the support of our partners, sponsors and vendors. As those supporters have evaluated the effect the pandemic has had on their ability to participate, many have had to limit or cancel their participation. Limited concessions will be on grounds to service our exhibitors and their families.

Opening Day Ceremony, Governor’s Ham Breakfast, carnival midway and all other non-youth livestock related events will be cancelled. The Fair will be issuing applicable refunds. Exhibitor camping will still be available through the event. All current reservations will be honored. Exhibitor camping inquiries can be sent to campgrounds@mda.mo.gov.

To stay up to date with the latest information, please visit mostatefair.com.

Rescheduling of 2020 All-Missouri Holstein Show

The Missouri State Holstein show has been in conjunction with the Missouri State Fair. Due to the cancelation of the open show at the 2020 fair, the Missouri Holstein Association is looking into rescheduling the All-State Show. This will also be where JUNIORS will compete for their JUNIOR ALL-MISSOURI awards this year. Since so many of the district shows have been cancelled the rules have been changed this year (see below).

Information at this time:
1. Currently obtaining prices of facilities throughout the state
2. Looking at a one day show in late September / early October.
3. Will also host the 2020 Missouri Holstein Futurity at that time.
4. Trying to have a central location with minimal cost to reduce entry frees.
5. Looking at a 1-2 day allowed tie-in with a one day show.

Information will be shared with our membership as soon as it is voted upon.
This is a unique time for all of us.

Junior All-Missouri
**CHANGES for 2020**

**ATTENTION: Jr All-MO CHANGE for 2020!!
Normally Missouri Junior All-MO awards are determined on a points system based on district and state shows. Given that so many of our local / district shows this year have either been cancelled or postponed the Junior Association Committee has voted to alter how Junior All-MO awards are determined for 2020 only.

**2020 RULE CHANGE** Jr All-MO Awards will be based on the Missouri State Holstein show. At this time this show is scheduled to be the Open Show at the Missouri State Fair. At the time of printing all youth and open shows for the dairy division are scheduled to occur. The ENTRY DEADLINE for the MO State Fair is July 1. Open Show will be held Friday, August 21. Jrs must lead their animal to receive the award. Juniors must also be MO Holstein Members.

*If the state fair is ultimately cancelled an alternate state show will be scheduled in the fall.

Questions, contact Shannon Kleiboeker Questions: Shannon Kleiboeker 417-737-2876 or shannonkleiboeker@hotmail.com