Attractions

Nerveless Nocks - Sway Poles

The Nerveless Nocks present a breathtaking spectacular show aloft, which is unrivalled in show business annals. The Nocks have earned universal acclaim for their daring stunts on skyscraping sway poles, completely free of guy wires and safety means. The Nocks can bend their sway poles to a perilous 40 degree angle. They also feature an unbelievable and risky mid-air sway pole exchange, where all members of The Nocks actually exchange sway poles in mid-air. In addition they are the only performers anywhere to perform a grueling hand over hand climb up their super tall poles. The act’s fantastic finale is performed with the upside down human free fall plunge to the ground below.

Bandaloni

Bandaloni is an amazing, 100% live musical one man band show of the highest professional caliber that is good fun and entertaining for people of all ages. Get this, he uses no backing tracks!!! Bandaloni the one man band has rediscovered this old tradition and by means of present day technologies, infused it with a modern makeover.

Chef Landry Comedy Cajun Cooking Show

There’s nothing more enjoyable than an evening of laughter served with great Cajun food. Chef Scott Landry has taken his show featuring Cajun cooking to over one hundred thousand enthusiastic hungry fans from small intimate corporate settings to large gatherings at fairs and festivals around the country.

Rock N Rolling Piano

Find the Rock N Rolling piano strolling the midway during the Ozark Empire Fair. Playing some of your favorite songs as they travel through out the grounds.

Hedrick's Exotic Petting Zoo

The Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm returns with their exotic animal petting zoo and camel rides. Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm will bring some of the fastest pigs to take the track in five performances each day.

Pig Races

Sooie! The Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm will bring some of the fastest pigs to take the track. The pig races are sure to please all ages as you watch your pick burst through the gates and sprint to the finish line competing for the supreme prize – a cookie. Come root on your favorite at the races.

Free Music

Whether you like country, bluegrass, rock, gospel or the blues, you'll find it all here. Check out the the Palen Music Stage next to Guest Services, the DeLong Plumbing Heating & Air Stage by the Annex or the Lipscomb Family Karaoke Stage at Gate 5.

Life & Arts Exhibits

Witness a live special event contest on stage, watch the local arts demonstrations or walk through hundreds of Life & Arts entries from the local community in the East Hall of the air conditioned E*Plex.

Live Local Market

Tour the Live Local East Hall featuring a cooking stage, Missouri-made products for sale and interactive agriculture display. This AGventure stop brings the farm to the table.

Livestock Shows

You can’t end your AgVenture without watching a livestock show. Show rings are located in the Arena, Barn 3, Noel Boyd Youth Livestock Facility and Wells Arena. Visit the Livestock page for a complete schedule.

Missouri Department of Conservation

Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation near Gate 4 while on your AGventure and take the opportunity to learn about nature.

FFA Building

Horticulture, field crops, mechanics and more! Southwest District FFA members compete in competition. See their handiwork displayed in the FFA Building located near Gate 1.

AgVenture

Join in the AgVenture fun. Visit the livestock barns to see the best cattle, sheep, hogs, goats, chickens, rabbits, and horses from Southwest Missouri and beyond all while learning about agriculture!

4-H Exhibits

See ribbon winners submitted by 4-H members from across southwest Missouri and find out how your kids can become involved! Located in the East Hall of the E*Plex!

Free Fair Attractions