The 108th Annual Northwest Missouri State Fair, we are proud to keep the tradition going strong. As you can see from our Schedule of Events, there is always something going on, and we have various activities planned so there is something for everyone to enjoy! We thank you for your continued support and hope that you enjoy your experience at the Northwest Missouri State Fair.

Schedule:

Thursday, August 28, 2025

6:00 p.m: Parade
Registration from 5:00-6:00 PM at the Bethany Community Gym
Parade will go from the Community Gym, west on Main Street, and south on 12th Street to the Fairgrounds

Grandstand Events:
6:30 p.m: Mutton Bustin
7:00 p.m: Amped Up Pro Bull Riding

Price:
$15 per person
Ages 5 and Under Free

Family Pavilion:
The Pettijohn Auto Center Family Pavilion is full of events during the fair! All activities or entertainment is to be held in the Family Entertainment Pavilion unless otherwise posted. Be sure to check out the bulletin board on the Midway for contest results and additional activities and times.

Kids Music Bingo

Friday, August 29, 2025

Livestock Show:
7:30 a.m - 9:00 a.m: Goat Arrival and Registration 
10:00 a.m: Goat Show?
3:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Swine Registration and Weigh-In/Beef Registration
2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: Rabbit Check-In?
4:00 p.m: Rabbit Showmanship
5:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Sheep Registration?
6:00 p.m: Rabbit Show

Grandstand Events:
6:30 p.m: Tractor Pull
$15 per person - 5 and under are free
Pits - $35.00 per person
Pits open at 3:00 p.m
Come watch the Black Smoke Roll! The tractor pull features pullers from near and far. This event is always a favorite.

Family Pavilion:
The Pettijohn Auto Center Family Pavilion is full of events during the fair! All activities or entertainment is to be held in the Family Entertainment Pavilion unless otherwise posted. Be sure to check out the bulletin board on the Midway for contest results and additional activities and times.

1:00 - Keith Leff, Magician
3:00 - Keith Leff, Magician
5:00 - Keith Leff, Magician
5:00 - Ag Power Kids Pedal Pull (Registration at 4:30 - Ages 10 & Under)
7:00-10:00 - Matt Hunter Music

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Livestock Show:
8:00 a.m: Sheep Weigh-In
8:15 a.m:  Exhibitor Meeting
8:30 a.m: Swine Show
8:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m: Poultry Check-In and Registration/Beef Registration
12:00 p.m: Poultry Show
?1:00 p.m: Sheep Show
2:00 p.m: Beef Weigh-In
3:00 p.m: Super Farmer Contest sponsored by Harrison County Farm Bureau

Saturday Concert
7:00 p.m: Ian Munsick with Quinton Cox and Co
Advance: Grandstand $50, Track: $65          
Day of Show: Grandstand $60, Track: $75 
Box Seat to Track Upgrade: $30
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Family Pavilion:
The Pettijohn Auto Center Family Pavilion is full of events during the fair! All activities or entertainment is to be held in the Family Entertainment Pavilion unless otherwise posted. Be sure to check out the bulletin board on the Midway for contest results and additional activities and times.

1:00 - Keith Leff, Magician
3:00 - Super Farmer Contest at BTC Bank Livestock Arena
3:00 - Keith Leff, Magician
5:00 - Keith Leff, Magician

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Livestock Show:
10:00 a.m: Beef Show
?5:00 p.m: Premium Sale

1:00 p.m: Dirt Drags
Prices:
$15 per person
Ages 5 and Under Free
Pits: $35 per person

7:00 p.m: Car Races
Sunday Races
$20 per person - 5 and under are free 
Stock Cars
B Mods 
Pure Stock
E Mods
Pits - $35 per person

Family Pavilion:
The Pettijohn Auto Center Family Pavilion is full of events during the fair! All activities or entertainment is to be held in the Family Entertainment Pavilion unless otherwise posted. Be sure to check out the bulletin board on the Midway for contest results and additional activities and times.

All Day This Year
3rd Annual NWMSF Cornhole Tournament
Hosted by Wilson-Axline American Legion Post 216
Registration starts at 8:00 a.m

Monday, September 1, 2025

12:30 p.m: Demo Derby
The demolition derby is one of the most popular grandstand events at the fair! Families love to come watch the excitement of drivers crashing their cars into each other. $20 per person 5 and under are free

7:00 p.m: Car Races
Monday Races
$15 per person - 5 and under are free
Stock Cars
B Mods 
Pure Stock
Pits - $35 per person

Family Pavilion:
The Pettijohn Auto Center Family Pavilion is full of events during the fair! All activities or entertainment is to be held in the Family Entertainment Pavilion unless otherwise posted. Be sure to check out the bulletin board on the Midway for contest results and additional activities and times.

1:00-4:00: Piano Man Dennis Laffoon

Date: August 28 - September 1, 2025

Location:

Northwest Missouri State Fairgrounds
800 South 8th Street
Bethany, MO 64424

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