Gold Buckle Extravaganza  

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KY3 Grandstand

You won’t want to miss any of the performances out at the KY3 Grandstand!

Grandstand Information

In the KY3 Grandstand children 2 & under are FREE. If you are sitting in the Reserved Section with a 2 year old or younger they will have to sit on your lap. If you wish for them to sit in their own seat you will need a ticket in the Reserved Section regardless of age.

Also keep in mind that during concerts, the VIP Pit Pass is STANDING ROOM ONLY! There are no chairs in that area and chair are not allowed to be brought in.

Tickets to the KY3 Grandstand are not refundable and upgrades are not allowed. If you wish to sit in a different ticket zone you will have to purchase another ticket.

July 27, 2023

7:30pm : Rick Springfield

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July 28, 2023

7:30pm : Parmalee with special guest HunterGirl

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July 29, 2023

7:00pm : O'Reilly Outlaw Nationals Monster Truck Show - Ozark Empire Fair

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July 30, 2023

7:30pm : Casting Crowns with special guest CAIN

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August 1, 2023

7:30pm : Colt Ford with Stoney LaRue

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August 3, 2023

6:30pm : 2023 O'Reilly Night of Destruction

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August 4, 2023

7:30pm : Hardee's Bull Riding Nationals Presented by Cavender's PFI - FRIDAY NIGHT

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August 5, 2023

7:30pm :Hardee's Bull Riding Nationals Presented by Cavender's PFI - SATURDAY NIGHT

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Free Fair Attractions

Free Fair Attractions are included in your Fair Admission.

Admission into the Fair is required.

Nerveless Nocks - Sway Poles

The Nerveless Nocks present a breathtaking spectacular show aloft, which is unrivalled in show business annals. The Nocks have earned universal acclaim for their daring stunts on skyscraping sway poles, completely free of guy wires and safety means. The Nocks can bend their sway poles to a perilous 40 degree angle. They also feature an unbelievable and risky mid-air sway pole exchange, where all members of The Nocks actually exchange sway poles in mid-air. In addition they are the only performers anywhere to perform a grueling hand over hand climb up their super tall poles. The act’s fantastic finale is performed with the upside down human free fall plunge to the ground below.

Bandaloni

Bandaloni is an amazing, 100% live musical one man band show of the highest professional caliber that is good fun and entertaining for people of all ages. Get this, he uses no backing tracks!!! Bandaloni the one man band has rediscovered this old tradition and by means of present day technologies, infused it with a modern makeover.

Chef Landry Comedy Cajun Cooking Show

There’s nothing more enjoyable than an evening of laughter served with great Cajun food. Chef Scott Landry has taken his show featuring Cajun cooking to over one hundred thousand enthusiastic hungry fans from small intimate corporate settings to large gatherings at fairs and festivals around the country.

Rock N Rolling Piano

Find the Rock N Rolling piano strolling the midway during the Ozark Empire Fair. Playing some of your favorite songs as they travel through out the grounds.

Hedrick's Exotic Petting Zoo

The Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm returns with their exotic animal petting zoo and camel rides. Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm will bring some of the fastest pigs to take the track in five performances each day.

Pig Races

Sooie! The Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm will bring some of the fastest pigs to take the track. The pig races are sure to please all ages as you watch your pick burst through the gates and sprint to the finish line competing for the supreme prize – a cookie. Come root on your favorite at the races.

Free Music

Whether you like country, bluegrass, rock, gospel or the blues, you'll find it all here. Check out the the Palen Music Stage next to Guest Services, the DeLong Plumbing Heating & Air Stage by the Annex or the Lipscomb Family Karaoke Stage at Gate 5.

Life & Arts Exhibits

Witness a live special event contest on stage, watch the local arts demonstrations or walk through hundreds of Life & Arts entries from the local community in the East Hall of the air conditioned E*Plex.

Live Local Market

Tour the Live Local East Hall featuring a cooking stage, Missouri-made products for sale and interactive agriculture display. This AGventure stop brings the farm to the table.

Livestock Shows

You can’t end your AgVenture without watching a livestock show. Show rings are located in the Arena, Barn 3, Noel Boyd Youth Livestock Facility and Wells Arena. Visit the Livestock page for a complete schedule.

Missouri Department of Conservation

Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation near Gate 4 while on your AGventure and take the opportunity to learn about nature.  

FFA Building

Horticulture, field crops, mechanics and more! Southwest District FFA members compete in competition. See their handiwork displayed in the FFA Building located near Gate 1.

AgVenture

Join in the AgVenture fun. Visit the livestock barns to see the best cattle, sheep, hogs, goats, chickens, rabbits, and horses from Southwest Missouri and beyond all while learning about agriculture!

4-H Exhibits

See ribbon winners submitted by 4-H members from across southwest Missouri and find out how your kids can become involved! Located in the East Hall of the E*Plex!

Carnival Midway

Kiddie Land

Light House Dive

- Must be 36" or taller to ride with an adult.
- Must be 42" or taller to ride without an adult.

Wind Jammer

- Must be 36" or taller to ride with an adult.
- Must be 42" or taller to ride without an adult.

Speedway

- Must be 36" or taller to ride with an adult.
- Must be 42" or taller to ride without an adult.

Mini Himalaya

- Must be 36" or taller to ride with an adult.
- Must be 42" or taller to ride without an adult.

Crazy Plane

- Must be 36" or taller to ride with an adult.
- Must be 42" or taller to ride without an adult.

Monster Trucks

- Must be 36" or taller to ride with an adult.
- Must be 42" or taller to ride without an adult.

Choo Choo Charlie

- Must be 36" or taller to ride with an adult.
- Must be 42" or taller to ride without an adult.

Hummers

- Must be 36" or taller to ride.
- Must be under 54" to ride.

Mini Dino's

- Must be 36" or taller to ride.
- Must be under 54" to ride.

Samba Balloons

- Must be 36" or taller to ride.
- Must be under 54" to ride.

Umbrella VW Bugs

- Must be 32" or taller to ride.
- Must be under 54" to ride.

Thrill Rides

Centrifuge

- Must be 48" or taller to ride.

Sizzler

- Must be 42" or taller to ride with an adult.
- Must be 52" or taller to ride without an adult.

Cliff Hanger

- Must be 48" or taller to ride.

Zero Gravity

- Must be 48" or taller to ride.

Yo-Yo

- Must be 48" or taller to ride.

Spider

- Must be 46" or taller to ride.

Zipper

- Must be 52" or taller to ride.

Family Rides

Berry Go Round

- Must be 36" or taller to ride with an adult.
- Must be 42" or taller to ride without an adult.

Giant Wheel

- Must be 36" or taller to ride with an adult.
- Must be 42" or taller to ride without and adult.

Spin-The-Apple

- Must be 36" or taller to ride with and adult.
- Must be 42" or taller to ride without an adult.

Merry Go Round

- Must be 32" or taller to ride with an adult.
- Must be 42" or taller to ride without an adult.

Mardi Gras

- Must be 36" or taller to ride with and adult.
- Must be 42" or taller to ride without an adult.

Dodgem Bumper Cars

- Must be 42" or taller to to ride with an adult.
- Must be 48" or taller to ride without an adult.

Lolly-Pop Swings

- Must be 36" or taller to ride with an adult.
- Must be 42" or taller to ride without an adult.

Super Slide

-Must be 42" or taller to ride.

Wacky Worm

- Must be 36" or taller to ride with an adult.
- Must be " or taller to ride without an adult.

Tilt-A-Whirl

- Must be 36" or taller to ride with an adult.
- Must be 46" or taller to ride without an adult.

Bear Affair

- Must be 36" or taller to ride with adult.
- Must be 42" or taller to ride alone.

Spectacular Rides

For more information on Spectacular Rides, click HERE.

ALL RIDES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Mega Drop

- Must be between 55" and 82" tall to ride.

Rainbow

- Must be between 48" or taller to ride.

Super Polar Himalaya

- Must be 60" or taller to ride.

Extreme

- Must be 55" or taller to ride.
- Must be under 78" to ride.

Super Cyclone

- Must be 48" or taller to ride with an adult.
- Must be 54" or taller to ride without an adult.

Mighty Mouse

- Must be 42" or taller with an adult.
- Must be 48" or taller to ride alone.

Parade

Are you wanting to showcase your classic car, civic group or marching band?

Then join the daily parade that happens each evening of the Ozark Empire Fair.

For more information call Larry at 417-833-2660 or e-mail him at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

Mobility Scooters and Wheelchairs

You may reserve a mobility scooter or wheelchair in advance by clicking here, or we will also have them on site.

Reserving them in advance will guarantee your scooter/wheelchair. You are also more than welcome to bring your own mobility scooter or wheelchair!

For any questions or phone reservations, please call (417) 231-2860.

Rental Prices

Mobility Scooters: 1/2 Day Rentals (1-5 Hours) | $40 Full Day Rentals (6-12 Hours) | $55

Wheelchairs: 1/2 Day Rentals (1-5 Hours) | $30 Full Day Rentals (6-12 Hours) | $45

Date: July 27, 2023 - August 5, 2023

Location:

Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
3001 North Grant Avenue
Springfield, MO 65803

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