• 🎡 Agricultural & Community Fairs
  Missouri State Fair
  📍 Sedalia
  📅 August 7–17, 2025
  Celebrating its 122nd year, the fair offers premier livestock shows, competitive exhibits, thrilling rides, and first-class entertainment across 400 acres. sedalia-mo.townsites.org+3Missouri State Fair | Aug 7-17, 2025+3Missouri Department of Agriculture+3Missouri Department of Agriculture
  
  🤠 Rodeos
  Missouri Rodeo Cowboy Association (MRCA) Events
  Various Locations
  📅 Throughout 2025
  The MRCA hosts numerous rodeos across Missouri, featuring traditional events like bull riding, barrel racing, and roping. missourirodeo.com
  Missouri Family Rodeo Association Series
  Various Locations
  📅 March–September 2025
  Family-friendly rodeos with events for all ages, promoting community involvement and traditional rodeo sports. MOORE Expo+3FestivalNet+3Missouri Magazine+3missourifamilyrodeo.com
  United Rodeo Association (URA) Events
  Various Locations
  📅 May–July 2025
  URA-sanctioned rodeos featuring a range of competitions, including ranch bronc riding and team roping. missourifamilyrodeo.com+1Missouri Department of Agriculture+1
  
  🎉 Major Festivals
  Art Fair & Winefest
  📍 Washington
  📅 May 16–18, 2025
  A celebration in Missouri wine country featuring local wines, live music, food vendors, and artists. Downtown Washington Inc.
  Hermann Maifest
  📍 Hermann
  📅 May 16–18, 2025
  A traditional German festival with parades, music, dancing, and authentic German cuisine. St Louis Calendar
  Twain on Main Festival
  📍 Hannibal
  📅 May 24–25, 2025
  Celebrating Mark Twain’s legacy with literary-themed events, crafts, and entertainment. St Louis Calendar
  Heritage & Freedom Fest
  📍 O’Fallon
  📅 July 3–6, 2025
  Independence Day celebrations featuring live music, fireworks, and family-friendly activities. St Louis Calendar
  
  🏛️ Major Expositions & Trade Shows
  MOORE Expo – Overlanding & Off-Road Expo
  📍 Springfield
  📅 April 25–26, 2025
  The Midwest’s premier event for overlanding and off-road enthusiasts, featuring exhibitors, workshops, and demonstrations. MOORE Expo
  Ozark Outdoor Expo
  📍 Springfield
  📅 March 21–22, 2025
  An outdoor lifestyle event showcasing hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation vendors and activities.
  Ozarks Homesteading Expo
  📍 Marshfield
  📅 Dates TBA
  Features over 150 booths and workshops on sustainable living, farming, and homesteading practices. MOORE Expo+1St Louis Calendar+1Ozarks Homesteading
  LeadingAge Missouri Annual Conference + EXPO
  📍 St. Louis
  📅 May 28–30, 2025
  A conference for aging services professionals, offering education, networking, and an expo hall. leadingagemissouri.org