PHOTO by TAZ HALL – The Children’s Barnyard was filled with pigs, puppies, llamas and various other farm animals.

PHOTO by TAZ HALL – Fair goers admire the size of the pig in the Children’s Barnyard.

PHOTO by TAZ HALL – One of the hundreds of rabbits that filled a building from wall to wall.

PHOTO by TAZ HALL – A couple of fair goers browsed through one of the craft showcases.

PHOTO by TAZ HALL – Children and adults played with bubbles.

PHOTO by TAZ HALL – The Sweeney Family Band entertained a crowd of people.

PHOTO by TAZ HALL – A goat watched as the fair goers passed by.

PHOTO by TAZ HALL – Fair goers socialized outside of the airbrush stand.

PHOTO by TAZ HALL – Two young girls smile as they ride the swings high above the fair.

PHOTO by TAZ HALL – Patrons of the carnival were twirled through the sky.

PHOTO by TAZ HALL – A family competed with each other to win carnival prizes.

PHOTO by TAZ HALL – The carnival had a wide variety of rides for all age groups.

PHOTO by TAZ HALL – A family walks through the carnival as the parents drink pineapple drinks.

PHOTO by TAZ HALL – People walked in all directions to participate in all aspects of the fair.

PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – This is Andy, one of two Brown Bears that can be seen at the State Fair.

PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Tyler Farr performed Thursday, August 15th.

PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Toby Keith performed with troops behind him Friday, August 16th.

PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER- Three Days Grace performed Saturday, August 17th.

PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Starship performed Friday, August 9th.

PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Amie Dominiak of UCM rode Mancow Mule in the Missouri State Fair opening day parade.

The Oak Ridge Boys performed in their 40th anniversary tour Wednesday, August 14th.

PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Missouri State Fair featured motocross Monday, August 12th.

PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Lee Brice Performed Thursday, August 15th with Travis Bettis (guitar) and Paul Rippee (bass guitar).

PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Kelsey K performed with Keith Urban Friday, August 16th.

PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Three men prepared for a ride in a hot air balloon.

PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Hinder Performed Saturday, August 17th.

PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Foreigner performed Friday, August 9th.

PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – Chris Cagle and band line up to perform to the crowd.

PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – The ferris wheel created interesting patterns after dark.

PHOTO by ANDREW MATHER – The carnival stayed open after dark as the rides illuminated the fair.