Hey Roz, want to go to the Missouri State Fair?I have received from the State of Missouri two tickets good for any day between the 11th and 21st of August; I am not sure if these are diplomatic perquisites for me as the duly-elected by unanimous vote
Dictator-for-Life of the
People's Free Democratic Republic of pate or for my tireless service and dedication to the State of Missouri in my status as a Proud Missourian. Either way, I would be quite happy to
show you the
Show-Me State Fair.ZZ Top, Tesla, KC and the Sunshine Band as well as many other somewhat notable groups will be there:
https://www.mostatefair.com/attraction-type/live-music/. Personally, I am torn between
ZZ Top and
Professor Farquar and Polecat AnnieWe can stop by the
MoDNR (Dept. Natural Resources) at the
Historic Wimmins Building and see what is going on with that, you might enjoy that because of the lady stuff; or maybe they toss all that
wimmins-stuff in the backyard and fill the building up with displays about water, lumber and geology stuff? I don't know, but it is
Historic so you will probably want to see that...
Nautical Shore if there are rules about entering out-of-state livestock in the various competitions, but if you have a mule, show-pony, llama, horse or what-have-
ewe maybe bring it along and see if it wins.
I have actually never been to the State Fair in all my years as a Proud Missourian, so I really don't know what to expect. Other than it is in Sedalia, MO which I have driven past/through many times on fishing/hunting trips to Lake Truman. There is a nice WalMart there where you can buy ammo, fish-hooks, and stinkbait or whatever you need...
Railroad/Amtrak station is likely, and there is a small airport... only an hour or two drive from KC.
https://youtu.be/0968f0VWvd8Other than
ZZ Top and
Prof. Farquar and Polecat Annie as top billed attractions; certainly there will be rides &tc on par with the best itinerant carnival fare that this fine state can provide. Funnel Cakes, Fried Twinkies/Candy Bars and other Corny Carny delights... I did not see a Dog category in the livestock shows but there were several Pony categories, so there is at least half of the equation for fun.

