Missouri State Fair Opening Ceremony Begins Today
The opening ceremony of the 116th Missouri State Fair will kick off today (Thursday) at noon in Sedalia.
Governor Mike Parson is expected to speak at the ceremony held south of the Agriculture Building at the Fairgrounds.
The fair will last through August 19th.
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