Ozark Empire Fair Life and Arts Department

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Ozark Empire Fair
July 30 - August 8, 2026

We would like to take a moment to thank you all for another amazing fair!💙Thank you to our lovely exhibitors for enterin...
08/11/2026

We would like to take a moment to thank you all for another amazing fair!

💙Thank you to our lovely exhibitors for entering your wonderful projects. All of you are so talented and we can't wait to see what you enter next year!

💙A special thanks to all of our staff and volunteers for the countless hours they put in to pull the East Hall together. Without their dedication our hall wouldn't look as nice as it does every year.

💙Thank you to all of our demonstrators. We appreciate you all for providing live examples of the fantastic exhibits we have in East Hall.

Thank you all so much! We'll see you all next year,
OEF Life & Arts Department

We want to take a moment to thank all of the Life & Art Department sponsors. We love having the opportunity to collabora...
08/10/2026

We want to take a moment to thank all of the Life & Art Department sponsors. We love having the opportunity to collaborate with you all. It's thanks to you that we are able to have provide some of our premiums and prizes.

Congratulations to all of the very talented prize winners!All of your hard worked paid off this year, and you get to car...
08/09/2026

Congratulations to all of the very talented prize winners!

All of your hard worked paid off this year, and you get to carry the prestige of winning a highly coveted ribbon at the Fair. Don't Forget to pick up your prize money when you pick up your exhibits today during Check- out Day.

🎉Today's the day! Check-Out Day is final here 🎉📍Make sure to enter the fairgrounds from GATE 10; which is located on the...
08/09/2026

🎉Today's the day! Check-Out Day is final here 🎉

📍Make sure to enter the fairgrounds from GATE 10; which is located on the back side of the fairgrounds off of Smith St/ Zoo Park Rd.

🛑We will be open from 11:00am- 4:00pm.

Today at 3pm we have fierce competition!On the Spot: Youth Leather ContestAt the Leather demo booth, there is an opportu...
08/08/2026

Today at 3pm we have fierce competition!

On the Spot: Youth Leather Contest

At the Leather demo booth, there is an opportunity for any and everyone to decorate their own leather bag tag. Kids have the unique opportunity to have their tags live judged. They may register their tag between 11am-2pm, and the judging will take place at 3pm. Only 20 entries will be judged, so make sure to get your tags in early

🔴Unfortunately, Perfect Picnic and Cook's Challenge have been cancelled this year.

Did you know that the Life and Arts department has a limited-edition community cookbook? 🤔We sure do! Every 10 years the...
08/08/2026

Did you know that the Life and Arts department has a limited-edition community cookbook? 🤔

We sure do! Every 10 years the Life and Arts department collects recipes new and old from our exhibitors and various friends and family of the Ozark Empire Fair. This year, we used those recipes to create our ✨ LIMITED-EDITION 90th ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK ✨ that you can now purchase!

This cookbook if full to the brim with a wide array of unique, award-winning, and heritage recipes. Some of which include Mermaid Party Punch, Spicy Poor Man Stew; Skillet Dinner, In-Law Cake and Missouri Fudge. Not to mention all of the recipes for pickling, sauces, dips, and salsas. Oh, and let us not forget the recipe for a Fly Trap.
We will be selling these LIMITED-EDITION 90th ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK during the Grand Ole Fair in the General Store located in the East Hall of the E Plex.

🎉Check-Out Day is only 1 days out, August 9 🎉📍Make sure to enter the fairgrounds from GATE 10; which is located on the b...
08/08/2026

🎉Check-Out Day is only 1 days out, August 9 🎉

📍Make sure to enter the fairgrounds from GATE 10; which is located on the back side of the fairgrounds off of Smith St/ Zoo Park Rd.

🛑We will be open from 11:00am- 4:00pm.

Today at 6pm we have fierce competition!Battle of the Boards🍇🧀🍞Contestants have created a palatable wonder with meat, ch...
08/07/2026

Today at 6pm we have fierce competition!

Battle of the Boards🍇🧀🍞

Contestants have created a palatable wonder with meat, cheese, fruits,
vegetables, and snacks. They will be presenting the best finger foods in charcuterie style focusing on presentation, variety, and flavor.

🔴Unfortunately, Youth Cook's Challenge has been cancelled this year.

🎉Check-Out Day is 2 days out, August 9 🎉📍Make sure to enter the fairgrounds from GATE 10; which is located on the back s...
08/07/2026

🎉Check-Out Day is 2 days out, August 9 🎉

📍Make sure to enter the fairgrounds from GATE 10; which is located on the back side of the fairgrounds off of Smith St/ Zoo Park Rd.

🛑We will be open from 11:00am- 4:00pm.

Today at 6pm we have another very special contest!Cream Cheesy🧀Don't miss this contest where Cream Cheese is the star of...
08/06/2026

Today at 6pm we have another very special contest!

Cream Cheesy🧀

Don't miss this contest where Cream Cheese is the star of the show. Contestants will present their best cream cheese appetizers, main and side dishes, and let's not forget the best part CHEESE CAKES!

🔴Unfortunately, Cowboy Hoover Hobo Stew has been cancelled this year.

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Springfield, MO
65803

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+14178332660

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