Ozark Empire Fair

06/09/2026

Join us for a FREE concert on the KY3 Grandstand Stage at the 90th Annual Ozark Empire Fair Monday August 3rd at 7pm.

Fair admission ticket is required to enter the Ozark Empire Fair - BUT the best part is Monday, August 3rd is $3 Dollar Day. Admission, parking, rides and select Fair Food and Drinks are ONLY $3 each!

So, grab your friends and family and make it a great night at the Ozark Empire Fair, save some cash and see an awesome FREE CONCERT!

Young Country traditionalist, Alex Miller - singer, songwriter, guitarist from rural Lancaster, Kentucky that was featured on American Idol Season 19. To learn more about him visit his web page at https://www.alexmillercountry.com/

Opening for Alex Miller is Six One Five Collective. A style in the spirit of the Highwaymen, Little Big Town, Old Dominion and Fleetwood Mac. They are a 3x Grammy-nominated, award-winning, all-American band rooted in the heart of Nashville. Their road show is an eclectic mix of original solo music, hit songs they've written for other artists, and high-energy covers that define the "Six One Five sound." Their music feels like an open road, full of freedom, adventure, and hope. For more info on them visit https://www.sixonefivecollective.com/

For all the details on the 90th Annual Ozark Empire Fair visit www.ozarkempirefair.com

06/08/2026

🧶 Journey Through the Decades: The 1970s 🧶

Our Journey Through the Decades takes us to the 1970s, a time known for creativity, self-expression, and handcrafted artistry. This makes it the perfect decade to highlight our Fiber Artistry Department.

From quilting and weaving to crochet, knitting, and embroidery, fiber arts have long been a treasured tradition at the fair. These handcrafted creations showcase remarkable skill, patience, and creativity. As we celebrate 90 years of the Ozark Empire Fair, we're proud to recognize a department that continues to stitch together generations of talent and tradition. 🪡✨

06/02/2026

🎡Join us as we celebrate 90 years of the Grand Ole Fair🎡

The Life and Arts Department Presents
✨A Journey through the Decades✨

🔴Follow along as we highlight each department that you can exhibit this year at the Ozark Empire Fair

05/27/2026

Just a few more days till the 3rd Annual Ozarks Food Truck Rally presented by BJP Trailers.

This Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the North Woods of the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. Enter Gate 10 on Smith street and find a great parking spot in the grass area. If you need handicap parking, it will be available - follow the blue arrows on the map.

This is a one-day Family Fun event benefitting the Ozark Empire Fair Foundation and will feature over 20 food trucks, 4 local bands and to make it a super fun and affordable day for you and your family, it is FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING!

Food and drinks can be purchased from the trucks and vendors at the Ozarks Food Truck Rally

This is a RAIN OR SHINE event and remember NO PETS, Service Animals only.

For more info on the event and to see all the trucks scheduled to be there, visit https://www.ozarkempirefair.com/p/events/ozark-empire-fairgrounds-produced-events/ozarks-food-truck-rally

05/26/2026

Join us THIS SATURDAY - May 30, 2026 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in the North Woods for the 3rd Annual Ozarks Food Truck Rally presented by BJP Trailers.

It's a full day of incredible food, live local music, vendors, and family fun, all in one place. The best part is it is FREE to park and FREE to attend.... food and drinks will be available to purchase.

This one-day event benefits the Ozark Empire Fair Foundation and brings together some of the most creative and talented food trucks from across the region.

Come hungry and explore a wide variety of flavors, from BBQ, burgers, tacos, and pizza to sandwiches and sweet treats.

This year’s featured food trucks include:
Bada Bing Wings
BeaverTails Pastry
Boss Hog's Street Eats
BrockRito Taco Trailer
Down South Fried Fish Co
Elorines Jamaican Kitchen
Fat Tony Pizza Kitchen
Ghetto Tacos
Haile Yeah BBQ
Hershey's Mobile Ice Cream Parlor
JoeBird's BBQ
Koji Kitchen
Mais Noodle Express
Martin's Smoked Meats
Megans Bake Shop
Not Cho Ordinary Taco
The Hibachi Experience
The Vintage Scoop
Twisted Classics
What Ever You Want

LIVE MUSIC by:
Justin Larkin on stage at 11am
Brian Pitts on stage at 1pm
Chris Kizzia on stage at 3pm
Level Up on stage at 5pm

Enjoy the park like setting of the north woods of the Fairgrounds, bring a blanket or your favorite folding chair and listen to live local music throughout the day, shop from local vendors, and soak up a fun, in the laid-back atmosphere that’s perfect for the whole family.

Event Details:
Saturday, May 30, 2026
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds – North Woods
3001 N. Grant Ave, Springfield, MO
Enter through Gate 10 on Smith Street (across from Hillcrest High School)

Admission is completely free, and parking is free too!

This is a don’t-miss day of food, music, and community in the Ozarks. Plan to come hungry and stay all day for the 3rd Annual Ozarks Food Truck Rally presented by BJP Trailers.

05/26/2026

Don't forget the Life and Arts deadline is approaching fast!

The Life and Arts crafts, antiques, arts and cooking deadline is June 25. Flowers and garden deadline is July 10. Don't miss out on an opportunity to exhibit at the Ozark Empire Fair.

05/15/2026

🚨 FLASH SALE ENDING SOON 🚨 $22 Super Pass Flash Sale ends tonight at 9 PM. Don't miss out on the LOWEST PRICE of the year!

👉 https://bit.ly/OzarkEmpire_FlashSale

05/15/2026

💥 $22 Super Pass FLASH SALE! 💥 Don’t miss your chance for over 50% off this Fair Admission + Unlimited Rides bundle.

Hurry, deal ends tonight, Friday, May 15 at 9 PM. 👉 https://bit.ly/OzarkEmpire_FlashSale

05/14/2026

We would like to congratulate all of Leadership Springfield Signature Classes 51 and 52 but especially our very own Olivia Grellner!