The Missouri State Fair carnival.
Photo by Andrew Mather
Missouri State Fair carnival.
Photo by Andrew Mather
Missouri State Fair carnival.
Photo by Andrew Mather
People gather to see the Missouri Conservation show featuring a live bald eagle.
Photo by Andrew Mather
Phoenix, a 24-year-old American bald eagle, was released into the wild in 1989 but had to be recaptured because she lost her instinct to survive.
Photo by Andrew Mather
Sue Schuble, of the Dickerson Park Zoo, holds Phoenix as she shows off her wingspan.
Photo by Andrew Mather
Brown bears Andy (left) and Carol enjoy a little bit of playtime between shows. The bears reside at the Bearadise Ranch in Florida.
Photo by Andrew Mather
Andy is one of two brown bears that can be seen at the State Fair.
Photo by Andrew Mather
Children sit on five-gallon buckets as they enjoy a performer at the Missouri State Fair Kids Stage.
Photo by Andrew Mather
Located to the left of the carnival section, people can check out various farming machinery spread out across the grounds.
Photo by Andrew Mather
Located to the left of the carnival section, people can check out various farming machinery spread out across the grounds.
Photo by Andrew Mather
Photos by ANDREW MATHER, digitalBURG
