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Missouri State Fair still focused on being showcase for agriculture

Benjamin Herrold
Aug 3, 2019
Aug 3, 2019 Updated Aug 6, 2019

Missouri State fair 4 photos — The Missouri State Fair, scheduled for Aug. 8-18 in Sedalia, remains focused on being a showcase for agriculture. Organizers are hopeful for a big crowd and that flooding earlier this year won't affect participation.
Photos by Benjamin Herrold

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Every summer, as August approaches, the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia make their annual transition into fair mode, getting ready for the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come to the small city in west central Missouri to appreciate agriculture, have fun and make memories.

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Mo Corn at State Fair — Photo by Benjamin Herrold

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