Welcome To The Lamar Fair 2026
Every August, Missouri’s largest free fair, which is celebrating its 82nd 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!
Date & Time:
Saturday August 22 to August 29
Carnival & Booths
Open Aug 26 to Aug 29
Location:
Constitution Square
Downtown Lamar, Missouri
Contact Information:
Becky Costley
417-850-2033
beckycostley@hotmail.com
Lamar Fair Tickets
Purchase tickets at these locations now through August 26th.
Only $20 Each, when you purchase advanced sale tickets.
Community National Bank & Trust - Lamar
Lamar Bank & Trust - Lamar
Arvest Bank - Lamar
Citizens Bank - Liberal
Ride Schedule
Wednesday  August 26, 2026 - 6pm to 11pm
Thursday    August 27, 2026 - 6pm to 11pm
Friday      August 28, 2026 - 6pm to 11pm
Saturday    August 29, 2026 - NOON to 5pm & 6pm to Closing
*Tickets purchased at booths during the Fair are $25 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.
Tyler Nance & Matt Stell - at the Wyatt Ear Park - Northeast corner of the Lamar Missouri downtown square. August 29th, gates open at 6pm concert starts at 8pm. Last night of the Lamar Free Fair.
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.Â
2026 Schedule of Events
| Saturday, August 1 | ||
| I-49 Power Pull | 7:30 pm (Gates Open 5:30pm) | The Stompin' Grounds |
| Saturday, August 8 | ||
| Rotary Fair Princess & Pre-Teen Pageant | 4pm | Thiebaud Auditorium |
| Rotary Fair Teen & Queen Pageant | 7pm | Thiebaud Auditorium |
| Saturday, August 22 | ||
| Lamar Art League Exhibits Entered | 9am to Noon | Thiebaud Auditorium |
| Youth Horse Show | 9am | Saddle Club Grounds |
| Sunday, August 23 | ||
| Community Worship Service | 7pm | Lamar Christian Church |
| Monday, August 24 | ||
| Window Hobby Show Registration | 9am-4pm (Judging Wed) | Lamar Bank & Trust |
| Antique Tractor Rodeo | 5:30pm | Lamar Saddle Club Grounds |
| Tuesday, August 25 | ||
| Carnival & Food Vendors Set Up | 6pm | Lamar Square |
| 4-H Exhibits Entered & Conference Judging | 6-8:30pm | Thiebaud Auditorium |
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 -- CARNIVAL & RIDES OPEN! Wednesday-Friday 6-11 pm • Saturday Noon-5 pm & 6 pm-Closing | ||
| Vendors Set Up | Starting 9am | South Side of Square |
| Lamar Art League Art Exhibition | 4-8 pm | Thiebaud Auditorium West Room |
| Gospel Sing | 6:30pm | Thiebaud Auditorium |
| 4-H Youth Demonstrations | 6-8pm | Thiebaud Auditorium Foyer |
| All Livestock Check In | Before 9pm | Moore Pavilion |
| Thursday, August 27 | ||
| Swine Show | 8am | Moore Pavilion |
| Junior Broiler Show | 4-8pm | Moore Pavilion |
| Lamar Art League Art Exhibition | Noon - 8 pm | Thiebaud Auditorium West Room |
| Barton County Historical Society Museum | 1-9pm | Barton County Courthouse Basement |
| Goat Show | 1:30pm | Moore Pavilion |
| Youth Livestock Judging Contest | 6:30pm | Moore Pavilion |
| Memorial Hall Exhibits Entered | 8 am-2 pm (Judging 2 pm) | Memorial Hall |
| Friday, August 28 | ||
| Beef Show | 8am | Moore Pavilion |
| Bucket Calf Show | During Beef Show | Moore Pavilion |
| 4-H Bucket Calf Showmanship | 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 | 1 - 9pm | Thiebaud Auditorium - West Rm |
| Barton County Historical Society Museum | 1-9pm | Barton County Courthouse Basement |
| Sheep Show | 1pm | Moore Pavilion |
| Sober As A Judge | 7 pm | Wyatt Earp Park NE Corner Square |
| Livestock Auction | 7pm | Moore Pavilion |
| Watermelon Feed | After Auction | Moore Pavilion |
| Sheep Leadline | After Auction | Moore Pavilion |
| Saturday, August 29 | ||
| 5/10k Run | 7:30am | East Side of Square |
| Lamar Art League Art Exhibition | 9 am - Noon | Thiebaud Auditorium - West Rm |
| Lamar Art League Awards Ceremony | 10 am | 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 |
| Tyler Nance & Matt Stell | 8 pm (Gates Open 6:00 pm) | Wyatt Earp Park NE Corner Square |