Join the Missouri State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 13, as tigers take center stage for Mizzou Day, presented by University of Missouri, during Opening Day of the 2026 Missouri State Fair.
From agriculture and
research to traditions that unite Missourians across the state, Mizzou Day is a
celebration of the University of Missouri’s impact on communities, families and
industries throughout Missouri.
Mizzou Day highlights
include:
- $7 gate admission all day for ages
13 and older
- $2 youth admission for ages 6-12
- Opening Day discounts at select
concessions and vendors
- Visit Mizzou Central to experience
educational activities, daily cooking demos, Tiger Stripe Ice Cream at
Bucks, visit the Tiger Team Store and more!
- Opening Day Ceremony, Ribbon Cutting & Hayden
Plaza Dedication at
11 a.m. in the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena
- Missouri State Fair Fire Station Ribbon Cutting at 1 p.m.
- 4-H Building Ribbon Cutting at 2:30 p.m.
- Opening Day Parade at 6 p.m. on Missouri State Boulevard
Whether you’re a proud
Tiger alumni, current student or a supporter of Missouri agriculture, Mizzou
Day is the perfect way to kick off the Missouri State Fair.
Join the Missouri State
Fair for Mizzou Day on Thursday, Aug.
13, and help celebrate the spirit, tradition and statewide impact of the
University of Missouri as we open the 2026 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.
