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PHOTO by TAZ HALL – The Children’s Barnyard was filled with pigs, puppies, llamas and various other farm animals.
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PHOTO by TAZ HALL – Fair goers admire the size of the pig in the Children’s Barnyard.
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PHOTO by TAZ HALL – One of the hundreds of rabbits that filled a building from wall to wall.
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PHOTO by TAZ HALL – A couple of fair goers browsed through one of the craft showcases.
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PHOTO by TAZ HALL – Children and adults played with bubbles.
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PHOTO by TAZ HALL – The Sweeney Family Band entertained a crowd of people.
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PHOTO by TAZ HALL – A goat watched as the fair goers passed by.
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PHOTO by TAZ HALL – Fair goers socialized outside of the airbrush stand.
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PHOTO by TAZ HALL – Two young girls smile as they ride the swings high above the fair.
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PHOTO by TAZ HALL – Patrons of the carnival were twirled through the sky.
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PHOTO by TAZ HALL – A family competed with each other to win carnival prizes.
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PHOTO by TAZ HALL – The carnival had a wide variety of rides for all age groups.
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PHOTO by TAZ HALL – A family walks through the carnival as the parents drink pineapple drinks.
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PHOTO by TAZ HALL – People walked in all directions to participate in all aspects of the fair.
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PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – This is Andy, one of two Brown Bears that can be seen at the State Fair.
Photo by Andrew Mather'
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PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Tyler Farr performed Thursday, August 15th.
Photo by Andrew Mather'
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PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Toby Keith performed with troops behind him Friday, August 16th.
Photo by Andrew Mather'
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PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER- Three Days Grace performed Saturday, August 17th.
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PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Starship performed Friday, August 9th.
Photo by Andrew Mather'
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PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Amie Dominiak of UCM rode Mancow Mule in the Missouri State Fair opening day parade.
Photo by Andrew Mather'
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The Oak Ridge Boys performed in their 40th anniversary tour Wednesday, August 14th.
Photo by Andrew Mather'
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PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Missouri State Fair featured motocross Monday, August 12th.
Photo by Andrew Mather'
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PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Lee Brice Performed Thursday, August 15th with Travis Bettis (guitar) and Paul Rippee (bass guitar).
Photo by Andrew Mather'
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PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Kelsey K performed with Keith Urban Friday, August 16th.
Photo by Andrew Mather'
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PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Three men prepared for a ride in a hot air balloon.
Photo by Andrew Mather'
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PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Hinder Performed Saturday, August 17th.
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PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Foreigner performed Friday, August 9th.
Photo by Andrew Mather'
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PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Chris Cagle and band line up to perform to the crowd.
Photo by Andrew Mather'
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PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – The ferris wheel created interesting patterns after dark.
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PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – The carnival stayed open after dark as the rides illuminated the fair.
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Photos by TAZ HALL and ANDREW MATHER
(SEDALIA , Mo., digitalBURG) – The 2013 Missouri State Fair ran August 8-18. This year’s theme was “Chicks Dig It!” The fair had everything from a carnival, to live performances by Toby Keith, The Oak Ridge Boys, Three Days Grace and many others.