The 2026 Missouri State Fair is officially underway, and Opening Day kicked off with one of the Fair’s favorite traditions—the Opening Day Parade!
Celebrating this year’s “Show-Me Stars & Stripes” theme, the parade brought plenty of Missouri pride to Sedalia as participants filled the route with colorful entries, farm vehicles, antique cars, music, horses and more.
From local organizations and 4-H members to tractor enthusiasts, musicians and equine participants, the parade offered a fitting start to another exciting Missouri State Fair.
Following the parade, the Missouri State Fair announced the 2026 Opening Day Parade winners.
⭐ Fair Theme
1st Place: Center for Human Services
2nd Place: Pettis County 4-H
🚜 Farm Vehicle
1st Place: Flat Creek Tractor Club
2nd Place: Johnny Sanders
🚘 Antique Car
1st Place: Steve Bullard
2nd Place: Allen Kratzer
🥁 Marching Band
1st Place: Smith-Cotton Band
🐴 Equine
1st Place: Wilson Diesel
2nd Place: MU Mule Team
Congratulations to All the Participants!
The Opening Day Parade is about more than competition. It showcases the people, organizations, agriculture, communities and traditions that make Missouri special—and this year’s participants certainly brought the Show-Me Stars & Stripes spirit to Sedalia.
With the parade complete, the Fair is just getting started. Fairgoers can look forward to days filled with agriculture, livestock shows, exhibits, competitions, live entertainment, carnival rides, incredible fair food and plenty of Missouri traditions.
Congratulations to all of the 2026 Missouri State Fair Opening Day Parade winners!
From all of us at Missouri Magazine, we wish everyone a fun and memorable 2026 Missouri State Fair.
We’ll see you at the Fair!
Visit the Missouri State Fair website for more the complete fair schedule here.
