Friday, June 6, 2025

Missouri State Fair Conservation Day

 Missouri Department of Conservation Day

Friday, Aug 8

Join the Missouri State Fair to celebrate Missouri Department of Conservation Day on Friday, Aug. 8. Don’t miss the aquaria filled with all sorts of aquatic creatures, and check out the exhibits on the fish, forests, and wildlife of Missouri. You can also chat with conservation agents, biologists, and foresters, and kids can find great activities in the Xplor Zone.

Enjoy these free conservation-related programs on Aug. 8 at MDC’s outdoor pavilion:

  • Fish Fry: Staff will demonstrate how to cook and clean fish at MDC’s outdoor pavilion at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
  • Invasive Invaders: Starting at 10 a.m., join MDC and other partner groups at the MoDOT Highway Gardens for the Invasive Invaders displays and activities.
  • Xplor Zone: Visit the Xplor Zone with great activities just for kids from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A visit to the Missouri Department of Conservation Building during your visit is a must any day of the 2025 Missouri State Fair, Aug. 7-17, in Sedalia.