Ozark Empire Fair

08/28/2026

Mark it down on your calendar, Saturday September 12th you don’t want to miss the 12th Annual Mo Food Truck Fest at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

The event is FREE to attend and offers FREE parking!
Food and drinks will be available for purchase from 20 Food Trucks scheduled to be on site!

The event starts at 11am Saturday, September 12 and ends at 7pm.
We encourage you to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the day with us.

Live music for you to enjoy on the stage.
11am till 1pm - Portal Party
1pm till 3pm - Sarah Diamond
3pm till 5pm - Roxie & The Moon King
5pm till 7pm - Justin Larkin

Come out to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds - 3001 N. Grant in Springfield Mo. in the NORTH WOODS for a great day of family fun. Enter through Gate 10 on Smith Street across from Hilcrest Highschool.

Visit www.mofoodtruckfest.com for all the details on the fest.

NO PETS - unless Service Animals. NO outside food or drinks, or coolers allowed.

08/20/2026

Tickets for the 9th Annual Ozarks Bacon Fest are on sale NOW!

The 9th Annual Ozarks Bacon Fest tickets are NOW ON SALE!!

Visit https://www.ozarkempirefair.com/p/events/ozark-empire-fairgrounds-produced-events/ozarks-bacon-fest2 to buy yours today!

And remember there are ONLY 200 VIP tickets available....once they sell out, they are GONE so don't hesitate, buy your NOW!

08/13/2026

Tickets for the 9th Annual Ozarks Bacon Fest go on sale Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM!

This is the event you do not want to miss. With only 200 VIP tickets and 500 General Admission tickets available, once they are gone, they are gone.

Get ready for an incredible day featuring Chris Kizzia live on stage, more than 30 different stations serving up bacon infused and bacon inspired samples, and an amazing lineup of local and regional craft beers to sample.

And that is not all. Bourbon and moonshine samples will be waiting for you to discover something new and find your next favorite. Love what you taste? You will even have the opportunity to purchase a bottle to take home and enjoy long after the festival ends.

Nine years of Bacon, Bourbon & Beer, live music, incredible flavors and unforgettable memories have led to this. The 9th Annual Ozarks Bacon Fest is going to be one for the books.

Mark your calendar. Set your alarm. Tell your friends. Do not wait. Do not miss out.

Wednesday, August 19 at 10:00 AM is your chance to get your tickets.
https://www.ozarkempirefair.com/p/events/ozark-empire-fairgrounds-produced-events/ozarks-bacon-fest2

08/08/2026

LAST DAY to come to the 90th annual Ozark Empire Fair!

08/08/2026

Amazing live music available at Ozark Empire Fair EVERY NIGHT!

08/08/2026

Don’t miss out on the awesome E-Plex West Hall venders!!! Here’s just a highlight of a few to show you what you’re missing!

08/08/2026

TONIGHT - Saturday, August 8th, at the Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield, MO.

It’s going to be a jam-packed night of dirt slingin’!

Always a huge hit at the Ozark Empire Fair, the raw horsepower of Truck & Tractor Pulls presented by S&H Farm Supply, Inc. and New Holland Agriculture.

Produced by Southern Missouri Truck and Tractor Pulling Association. These high-powered machines battle for distance, torque, and bragging rights. It’s a fan-favorite tradition, where the roar of engines and the smell of diesel signal the end of another unforgettable Ozark Empire Fair.

$18 for Reserved Seating or General Admission is $13 for adults (13 and older) and $8 for kids 2 thru 12. Tickets available online to get the advanced purchase discount at https://www.stubwire.com/e/38219/trucktractorpull/ozarkempirefair
or the E-Plex Ticket Window, but prices will increase.
Doors open at 5pm and the Truck Pulls start at 6pm.

For entertainment schedules, parking information, and full Fair details, visit www.ozarkempirefair.com

You will need a Fair ticket to enter the Ozark Empire Fair then an additional ticket to see the Truck & Tractor Pulls.

08/07/2026

YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS OUT!
General Admission (12+) is $18
General Admission (3-11) is $13
Reserved Seating is $23.25
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08/07/2026

Get ready for the Wildest Event at the Summer's Biggest Party!

The Hardee’s Xtreme Freestyle Bullfights returns to the Ozark Empire Fair TONIGHT - Friday, August 7th at 7:30 PM, delivering heart-pounding action like you’ve never seen before!

Watch fearless American Freestyle Bullfighters go head-to-head with raging bulls in an adrenaline-charged battle of guts, grit, and pure skill. It’s man versus beast in a no-holds-barred showdown packed with high-flying moves, daring close calls, and edge-of-your-seat excitement.

One night only. One shot at glory.

Grab your crew, hit the KY3 Grandstands, and witness the chaos, courage, and XTREME thrills of the Hardee’s Xtreme Freestyle Bullfights TONIGHT at the Ozark Empire Fair!

Be there. Be loud. Be ready.

Tickets for the Hardee's Xtreme Freestyle Bullfights available at https://www.ozarkempirefair.com/p/buytickets

Yes, you will need a Fair admission ticket to enter the Fairgrounds, as well as a ticket to the Bullfights.

For more info on the 90th Ozark Empire Fair visit www.ozarkempirefair.com