Fair Info

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The carnival will not be open Monday night

It will be up and running Tuesday through Saturday

MAPS / DIRECTIONS

FROM US HWY 50 - SOUTH OF CALIFORNIA

Follow US HWY-50 to MO-87 N/State Hwy 87. Take the State Hwy 87 exit from US-50

Proceed North on N Oak St, past the stop light

Turn right onto E South St, continue straight to Main fairgrounds entrance

FROM NORTH HWY 87- NORTH OF CALIFORNIA

At California City limits, continue South on N East st past the county courthouse

Turn Left on E South St, continue straight to Main fairgrounds entrance

FROM OLD HWY 50 - EAST OF CALIFORNIA

At California City Limits, continue on E Buchanan st past the cemetery

Turn Right on Industrial Rd, at the fire house

Turn Right on E Smith Street

​Turn Left on Jefferson City Rd

​Enter Fairgrounds from back (East) entrance
This is the recommended entrance for main arena exhibitors / participants

FAQ'S

  • WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH FAIR ADMISSION?

    Fair Admission includes access to:


    - Nightly events in main arena/grandstands

    - Shows & Entertainment in Sappington Arena

    - Unique daily activities

    - A large variety of animals in the Animal Pavilions and Livestock Building

    - Vendor Row Exhibits

    - Youth exhibits in the Exhibition Hall

    - Great carnival specials

    - Food and Shopping Vendors of all kinds and so much more!


    * Carnival tickets and games, food, and shopping vendors are at an additional fee.

  • how much is parking

    Parking is Free!!!

  • How Much is Fair admission?

    Sunday through Saturday GENERAL ADMISSION (12 & Up):


    Sunday Church Services ..........................FREE   

    Monday  ................................................... $ 10.00

    Tuesday………………………………………FREE

    Wednesday………………………………….$10.00

    Thursday……………………………………..$5.00

    Friday………………………………………. $ 10.00

    Saturday  ................................................. $ 10.00

    Stockholders and their families -  (As set forth in By-Laws)

    No refunds on rainouts.  Admission: 12 Years & Older



    ALL PARTICIPANTS PAY AT GATE

    NO UNAUTHORIZED OR UNLICENSED 

    VEHICLES ALLOWED ON FAIRGROUNDS

    NO PETS - Except for Service Animals

  • is seating reserved in main grandstands

    Seating in the Main Grandstands (EXCEPT BOX SEATS), and the Sappington Arena Grandstands are all first come first serve, and is limited!

    There is also lawn chair seating available on the hillside on the south end of the arena


    PARKING SPOTS AROUND THE ARENA AND BOX SEATING ARE RESERVED!!

  • PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR

    The following behaviors are subject to prosecution and may result in being removed and banned from the Moniteau County Fair without refund:


    * Any illegal activity

    * Acts or threats of violence

    * Bootleg merchandising

    * Counterfeiting of or scalping of tickets, ride passes, and/or credentials

    * Drunken or disorderly conduct

    * Destruction of property

    * Possession and/or use of illegal drugs

    * Underage drinking

  • Can I purchase tickets in advanced?

    We do not currently offer advanced ticket sales. Admissions must be paid in cash at the gate!

  • CAN I BRING MY PET?

    NO PETS ARE ALLOWED EXCEPT FOR SERVICE ANIMALS. (SERVICE ANIMALS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY PROPER IDENTIFICATION AND PAPERWORK PROVIDED UPON REQUEST, INCLUDING VACCINATION STATUS)

  • ARE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND COOLERS ALLOWED ON FAIR GROUNDS?

    YES!! COOLERS AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED IN THE FAIR GROUNDS. HOWEVER NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED IN THE MAIN GRANDSTANDS AREA!!

    (NO GLASS BOTTLES)

  • CAN I DRIVE MY ATV AND SXS ON FAIR GROUNDS?

    ATV AND SXS ARE ALLOWED ON FAIRGROUNDS, BUT MUST BE PARKED WITH GENERAL PARKING. SPECIALTY VEHICLES TO BE USED BY EXHIBITORS OR OFFICIALS MUST BE PRE APPROVED BY FAIR BOARD AND REMAIN INSIDE PIT AREA OR MARKED WITH PERMIT.