Heart of the Ozarks Fair June 3-7

The Heart of the Ozarks Fair will be held Tuesday, June 3 through Saturday, June 7 at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds on North Highway 63 in West Plains, Mo. The fair features entertainment, carnival rides, food vendors; livestock, agriculture, and fine arts shows. 

 

There is no admission on Monday, June 2, for the 8:00 a.m., Junior Market Steer, Goat, Lamb and Swine Show. Judging for Home Economics, Fine Arts, Photography, and Fruits and Vegetables will be held. 

 

Admission is free on Tuesday, June 3. Events include the Replacement Nanny, Gilt and Ewe Shows beginning at 10:00 a.m. Junior Flower Show Judging will be at 1:00 p.m. Livestock Auction will begin at 6:00 p.m. The carnival will be open from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with carnival rides $1.00 each.

 

Wednesday, June 4, gate admission is $5.00. The Harper and Expo Buildings will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There will be a gospel concert at the Expo Building featuring the Final Authority and the Mattingly Family beginning at 6:00 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. The carnival will be open from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for Armband Night. Armbands are $25.00, and are available for purchase at carnival ticket booths.

Events on Thursday, June 5, begin with the Open Flower Show Judging at 1:00 p.m. A SMTTPA Truck Pull will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the grandstands. There will be a hometown class. The Harper and Expo Buildings will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The carnival will be open from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for Armband Night. Armbands are $25.00, and are available for purchase at carnival ticket booths. Gate admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children under six years of age.

 

Friday, June 6, features the Junior and Open Cattle Show and the Bucket Calf Show beginning at 9:00 a.m. The Harper and Expo Buildings will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The carnival will be open from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for Armband Night. Armbands are $25.00, and are available for purchase at carnival ticket booths. At 7:30 p.m., SMTTPA presents a Truck and Tractor Pull at the Grandstands. Gate admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children under six years of age.

 

The schedule for the final day of the fair, Saturday, June 7 begins with the Rabbit and Poultry Show 9:00 a.m. The Harper and Expo Buildings open from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The carnival will be open from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for Armband Night. Armbands are $25.00, and are available for purchase at carnival ticket booths. Southern Crunch Promotions presents Demolition Derby at the grandstands beginning at 7:00 p.m. Gate admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children under six years of age.

 

For show entries and rules, download the 2025 Fairbook at heartoftheozarksfair.net. To stay up-to-date about events, follow Heart of the Ozarks Fair on Facebook.