Bates County News

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Missouri State Fair Hiring

 

Employment applications accepted starting today!

The Missouri State Fair is now accepting applications for employment during the Fair in August. Starting pay is $15 per hour and benefits include valuable work experience, making new friends and free Fair admission.

Positions are available in:

  • Admissions
  • Backstage
  • Campgrounds
  • Carnival
  • Grandstand
  • Hospitality
  • Janitorial
  • Parking
  • Maintenance
  • Revenue
  • Trams
  • Youth Crew

The Fair's personnel office opens today, June 17, at noon in the Historic Administration Building, located across from the State Fair Grandstand. Office hours are Wednesday-Friday, noon to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Starting Aug 1, office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

State offices (including the personnel office) are closed for the following state holdiays:

  • June 19 in observation of Juneteenth
  • July 3 & 4 in observation of Independence Day

Those interested in applying should visit the Fair’s website for more information.

The Missouri State Fair is Aug. 13-23, in Sedalia.




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