The 90th Annual Ozark Empire Fair returns to Southwest Missouri for a ten-day celebration of tradition, agriculture, and summer fun. Known as "Summer's Biggest Party," the regional tradition brings together thrilling carnival midway rides, extensive livestock displays, local arts and crafts exhibitions, and mouthwatering fair food. Highlighted by nightly grandstand entertainment, fairgoers can catch live performances from artists like Sawyer Brown, Foghat, and Colton Dixon, as well as high-octane events like Hardee's Xtreme Bull Fighting and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Night of Destruction.
The event runs from Thursday, July 30, through Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, located at 3001 N. Grant Avenue in Springfield, Missouri. Daily gates open at 11:00 AM. General admission tickets are $10 in advance for adults (ages 12 and up) and $3 for children (ages 6 to 11), with gate pricing set at $15 for adults and $5 for children. Advance Super Passes and single-day event passes are also available.
To view the complete daily schedule, check grandstand availability, and purchase advance tickets, visit https://www.ozarkempirefair.com/.