Attractions

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.

Knights of Valour

Knights of Valour will be back doing a 45-minute show consisting of Educational Pods that Showcases Medieval Times Weapons, Armor, Jousting, Sword fighting, Trebuchet launch a watermelon.

Scott's World of Magic Show

The show is a hit with kids from 2 to 92. Neon, lighting, lasers and even a live robot can be seen floating in the air. Dale Scott and Ana are award winning illusionists from the Society of American Magicians. They have toured the world …. The Future is Magic… Don’t miss them before they disappear.

Prehistoric Dinosaur Adventures

An all-day exhibit. The Dino Dig Pit - open all day. The Dino Kids Challenge games- open all day. Photo Ops: Free photo ops with our favorite Dinosaur Theme cutouts stand ups in front of the Museum. Encounters with our Baby Dinosaur with Jim “The Dino Guy” - scheduled by Museum and posted daily. The T-Rex Dinosaur encounters will be performed as strolling in our Dino Truck.

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. This year we will have a virtual scavenger hunt . This hunt will take you through t 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