Welcome To The Lamar Free Fair 2023
Every August, Missouri’s largest free fair, which is celebrating its 76th year, takes over downtown Lamar. A week long fair activities includes a carnival, vendors of all kinds, queen contest, community & civic group booths featuring your favorite carnival foods, youth livestock show, art show, blue ribbon contests, parades, and family fun for all ages!
See link for information & rules for: Shows, Contests, Parades, Livestock & More!
Date & Time:
Friday August 18 to August 26
Carnival & Booths
Open Aug 23 to Aug 26
Location:
Constitution Square
Downtown Lamar, Missouri
Contact Information:
Becky Costley
417-850-2033
beckycostley@hotmail.com
Lamar Fair Tickets
Only TBA Each, when you purchase advanced sale tickets ($TBA on the Midway). Purchase now through 5pm, Wednesday Aug. TBA at these locations!
- Community National Bank & Trust (Lamar) -- (417) 682-3574
- Lamar Bank & Trust Company (Lamar) -- (417) 682-3348
- Arvest Bank (Lamar) -- (417) 682-6066
- Citizen Bank (Liberal) -- (417) 843-6445
Ride Schedule
Wednesday August 23, 2023 - 6pm to 11pm
Thursday August 24, 2023 - 6pm to 11pm
Friday August 25, 2023 - 6pm to 11pm
Saturday August 26, 2023 - NOON to 5pm & 6pm to Closing
*Tickets purchased at booths during the Fair are TBA each. One ticket each night for each member of your family lets you ride all the rides as many times as you like, except for Saturday. Two tickets are required Saturday; one ticket for noon-5 p.m. and another for 6 p.m.-closing. The Rides furnished and operated by Evan's United Shows.
Lamar Free Fair Schedule
The Lamar Free Fair is located in Downtown Lamar Missouri.
Lamar is conveniently located near the I-49 and US highway 160 interchange, just 40 miles north of Joplin Mo at exit 77. Lamar is just 80 miles northwest of Springfield Mo via 1-44, US 96 to I-49.
Check out the fair schedule below and a map of event locations.
2023 Schedule of Events
| Saturday, August 12 |
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| Rotary Fair Princess & Pre-Teen Pageant | 4pm | Thiebaud Auditorium |
| Rotary Fair Teen & Queen Pageant | 7pm | Thiebaud Auditorium |
| Friday, August 18 | ||
| Lamar PBR 8 Second Chute Out* | 8pm (6:30pm Gates Open | Freeman Outdoor Event Center |
| Saturday, August 19 | ||
| Lamar Art League Exhibits Entered | 9am to Noon | Thiebaud Auditorium |
| Lamar PBR 8 Second Chute Out* | 8pm (6:30pm Gates Open | Freeman Outdoor Event Center |
| Sunday, August 20 | ||
| Community Worship Service | 7pm | Location To Be Determined |
| Monday, August 21 | ||
| Window Hobby Show Registration | 9am-4pm (Judging Wed) | Lamar Bank & Trust |
| Antique Tractor Rodeo | 5:30pm | Lamar Saddle Club Grounds |
| Tuesday, August 22 | ||
| Carnival & Food Vendors Set Up | 6pm | Lamar Square |
| 4-H Exhibits Entered & Conference Judging | 6-8:30pm | Thiebaud Auditorium |
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23 -- CARNIVAL & RIDES OPEN! Wednesday-Friday 6-11 pm • Saturday Noon-5 pm & 6 pm-Closing |
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| Vendors Set Up | Starting 9am | South Side of Square |
| Gospel Sing | 7:00pm (6:30pm Preshow) | Thiebaud Auditorium |
| 4-H Youth Demonstrations | 6-8pm | Thiebaud Auditorium Foyer |
| All Livestock Check In | Before 9pm | Moore Pavilion |
| Thursday, August 24 | ||
| Swine Show | 8am | Moore Pavilion |
| Barton County Historical Society Museum | 1-9pm | Barton County Courthouse Basement |
| Goat Show | 2pm | Moore Pavilion |
| Youth Livestock Judging Contest | 6:30pm | Moore Pavilion |
| The Lesters | 7:00 pm | Thiebaud Auditorium |
| Memorial Hall Exhibits Entered | 8 am-2 pm (Judging 2 pm) | Memorial Hall |
| Friday, August 25 | ||
| Beef Show | 7:30pm | Moore Pavilion |
| Bucket Calf Show | During Beef Show | Moore Pavilion |
| Baby Show | 9am (Judging 10am) | Thiebaud Auditorium |
| Antique Tractor Show | 9am -2pm | Barton County Memorial Park |
| Lamar Art League Art Exhibition | 12:30 - 8pm | Thiebaud Auditorium - West Rm |
| Barton County Historical Society Museum | 1-9pm | Barton County Courthouse Basement |
| Sheep Show | 1pm | Moore Pavilion |
| Livestock Auction | 7pm | Moore Pavilion |
| Sheep Leadline | After Auction | Moore Pavilion |
| Saturday, August 26 | ||
| 5/10k Run | 7:30am | East Side of Square |
| Livestock Showmanship | 9am | Moore Pavilion |
| Lamar Art League Art Exhibition | 12:30 - 8pm | Thiebaud Auditorium - West Rm |
| Antique Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show | 10am - Noon (Judging Noon) | Lamar City Park |
| Antique Tractor Show | 9am - 2pm | Barton County Memorial Park |
| Barton County Historical Society Museum | 1-9pm | Barton County Courthouse Basement |
| Rotary Parade | 2pm (Judging 1:15pm) | Lamar Square |
| Sober As A Judge | 7pm | Wyatt Earp Park NE Corner Square |
| Monday, September 4 |
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| Youth Horse Show | 10am | Saddle Club Grounds |