Photos: The Missouri State Fair brought fun for all to Sedalia

CormacAugust 16, 2024

Photos: The Missouri State Fair brought fun for all to Sedalia

Steamy air greeted visitors to the Missouri State Fair on Thursday, but that didn’t spoil the fun.

Thousands traveled across the state to Sedalia in central Missouri to enjoy rides, festivities, live music, animal shows, car races and more. The event got off to an unexpectedly spicy start at the Governor’s Ham Breakfast, when Senate candidates Josh Hawley and Lucas Kunce argued over the scheduling of debates.

The exhibition grounds were just as lively – but much quieter. Photojournalist Sophie Proe was there and captured the cheerful hustle and bustle.

Primo McCoy Jr. tries to convince passersby to play darts at the Missouri State Fair on Thursday, August 15, 2024. — Primo McCoy Jr. calls out to passing trade show visitors and tries to entice them to play darts.

Axle Winegard, 5, looks up at stuffed animals at the Missouri State Fair on Thursday, August 15, 2024. — Five-year-old Axle Winegard’s eyes are fascinated by the prizes, especially the stuffed animals hanging on the games at the fair.

Elenor Marsh waves to the audience during the Space Adventure Show at the Missouri State Fair on Thursday, August 15, 2024. This is Elenor's first year. — Eleanor Marsh waves to the audience during the Space Adventure Educational Thrill Show. This is her first year as a performer.

Sandy Caldwell fans herself due to the humidity at the Missouri State Fair on Thursday, August 15, 2024. — Sandy Caldwell tries to fan away some of the humid air.

Tyler Robinson, 15, hangs at the bar while his mother's friend Heather Calvert, 40, right, films him Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at the Missouri State Fair. — Tyler Robinson, 15, (left) hangs from the bar while his mother’s friend Heather Calvert, 40, (right) records his strength performance.

Ashely Bilke, 30, rides the bull at the Missouri State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. Ashley wanted to ride the bull because she has been riding for 10 years. — Ashely Bilke, 30, rides the bull. She wanted to see what effect her 10 years of riding experience would have.

Sara Herschberger, 42, washes Emerald, 4, before the horse show begins in Barn F at the Missouri State Fair on Thursday, August 15, 2024. — Sara Herschberger, 42, washes Emerald, 4, before the horse show begins in Barn F.

A man crosses the street at the Missouri State Fair.

Aubrey Cox, 2, watches the fish at the Missouri State Fair on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Aubrey's favorite thing to see at the fair is the fish. — Aubrey Cox, 2, watches the fish – her favorite part of the fair so far.

David Almazan wipes away sweat from the humidity at the Missouri State Fair on Thursday, August 15, 2024. — David Almazan wipes away the sweat, which has been made worse by the high humidity.

Tobias Fernandez, 9, center, swings on the parallel bars at the Missouri State Fair on Thursday, August 15, 2024. — Tobias Fernandez, 9, center, swings on the parallel bars at the Missouri State Fair.

Missouri State Fair on Thursday, August 15, 2024. — A sign calls the Missouri State Fair the “largest” in the world – so it must be true.

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