The Heart of the Ozarks Fair will be held Tuesday through June 8 at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds on North U.S. 63 in West Plains, announces West Plains Tourism Manager Melissa Wharton. The fair this year will feature entertainment, carnival rides, food vendors, and livestock, agriculture and fine arts shows.
There is no admission on Monday for the 8 a.m. Junior Market Steer, Goat, Lamb and Swine Show. Judging for Home Economics, Fine Arts, Photography and Fruits and Vegetables will also be held that day.
Admission is free on Tuesday, and that day’s events include the Replacement Nanny, Gilt and Ewe Shows beginning at 10 a.m.
Junior Flower Show Judging will be at 1 p.m. The annual Livestock Auction will begin at 6 p.m. The carnival will be open from 6 to 11 p.m. with carnival rides $1 each.
On June 7, gate admission will $5. The Harper and Expo Buildings will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be a Gospel concert at the grandstands featuring the Punches Family and 4Calvary beginning at 6 p.m., and the carnival will be open from 6 to 11 p.m. for Armband Night. Armbands are $25, and are available for purchase at carnival ticket booths.
Events on June 8 begin with the Open Flower Show Judging at 1 p.m. A motocross race and exhibit presented by Hwy. 65 MX will begin at 6 p.m. at the grandstands. The Harper and Expo Buildings will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. The carnival will be open from 6 to 11 p.m. for Armband Night. Armbands are $25, and are available for purchase at carnival ticket booths. Gate admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children younger than 6 years of age.
June 9 will feature the Junior and Open Cattle Show and the Bucket Calf Show beginning at 9 a.m. The Harper and Expo Buildings will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. The carnival will be open from 6 to 11 p.m. for Armband Night. Armbands are $25, and are available for purchase at carnival ticket booths. At 7:30 p.m., SMTTPA presents a truck pull at the grandstands. Gate admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children younger than 6 .
The schedule for the final day of the fair, June 8, begins with the Rabbit and Poultry Show at 9 a.m. The Harper and Expo Buildings will open from 3 to 9 p.m. The carnival will be open from 6 to 11 p.m. for Armband Night. Armbands are $25, and are available for purchase at carnival ticket booths. Southern Crunch Promotions presents a demolition derby at the grandstands at 7 p.m. Gate admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children under 6.
There will be no Dairy Goat Show this year.
For show entries and rules, download the 2023 Fairbook at heartoftheozarksfair.net. To stay up-to-date on events, follow Heart of the Ozarks Fair on Facebook, @howellcountyfair.
