What to know about the Ozark Empire Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The 89th annual Ozark Empire Fair begins July 24 and runs until August 2 in Springfield. Parking at the fair will be $5 cash only. The hours are below for each day for the fair hours, E-Plex and midway. 2025 Ozark Empire Fair hours Thursday, July 24 4PM-close 4PM-10PM 4PM-close Friday, July [...]
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The 89th annual Ozark Empire Fair begins July 24 and runs until August 2 in Springfield.
Parking at the fair will be $5 cash only. The hours are below for each day for the fair hours, E-Plex and midway.
2025 Ozark Empire Fair hours
| Thursday, July 24 | 4PM-close | 4PM-10PM | 4PM-close |
| Friday, July 25 | 11AM-close | 11AM-10PM | 1PM-close |
| Saturday, July 26 | 11AM-close | 11AM-10PM | 1PM-close |
| Sunday, July 27 | 11AM-close | 11AM-10PM | 1PM-close |
| Monday, July 28 | 11AM-close | 11AM-10PM | 1PM-close |
| Tuesday, July 29 | 11AM-close | 11AM-10PM | 1PM-close |
| Wednesday, July 30 | 11AM-close | 11AM-10PM | 1PM-close |
| Thursday, July 31 | 11AM-close | 11AM-10PM | 1PM-close |
| Friday, August 1 | 11AM-close | 11AM-10PM | 1PM-close |
| Saturday, August 2 | 11AM-close | 11AM-10PM | 1PM-close |
Special Offer Days
- Monday, July 28: $3 day
Parking, Admission, Rides and several food items are all $3. - Tuesday, July 29: College and Service Day
Valid police, sheriff, highway patrol, EMT, ambulance or fire department ID gets free admission. - Wednesday, July 30: Free Day!
Free admission for everyone - Thursday, July 31
Show military card, credentials, or official dress will gain free admission.
Free Attractions
Below is a list of Ozark Empire Fair free attractions that you can do with an admission ticket to the fair:
- Butterfly Kingdom
- One Wheel Wonder
- Jurassic Bark
- Hedrick’s Exotic Petting Zoo
- Pig Races
- Free Music
- Life & Arts Exhibit
- Livestock shows
- MO Department of Conservation
- FFA Building
- AgVenture
- 4-H Exhibits
Ride Pricing
Ride tickets can be bought at the Ozark Empire Fair for the prices listed below. The pricing does not include the price of admission. The midway will open every day at 1 p.m., except on opening day.
- Carnival tickets
- 5 tickets for $7
- 30 tickets for $35
- 55 tickets for $55
- Wristbands bought on site
- Monday-Thursday for $35
- Friday-Sunday for $40
The above pricing does not include fair admission. Wristbands are not intended for kids under 36 inches tall.
Live Concerts
The Ozark Empire Fair will also have live concerts and events. Tickets can also be bought at the link here.
- Thursday, July 24: Berlin
- Friday, July 25: Austin Snell with Shaylen and Restless Road
- Saturday, July 26: O'Reilly Outlaw National Monster Truck Show
- Sunday, July 27: Matthew West with Riley Clemmons
- Tuesday, July 29: State Champs
- Thursday, July 31: Demolition Derby & Figure 8 Racing
- Friday, August 1: Hardee's Xtreme Freestyle Bullfighting
- Saturday, August 2: Truck & Tractor Pull
Safety and Emergency
The Fairgrounds has storm shelters in the E-Plex and annex on the lower part of the arena. There will also be law enforcement and first-aid professionals on-site. Guest services is located in the Wilson Logistics Area and E-Plex building. You can call 417-833-2660 if you have an issue.
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