2026 Osage County Fair
June 11-13, 2026
Email us! linnlionsclub@gmail.com
Sponsored by Linn Lions Club
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FAIR SCHEDULE: JUNE 11 - 13, 2026
Thursday, June 11
8 a.m. Livestock Shows begin
5 p.m. Food stand opens, Beer Garden opens. **Aluminum Bottles**
6 p.m – 10:00 p.m.. Carnival Opens
Midway
Armbands : $20 Pre-Sales. $25 at the fair
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Hot Wheel Races
(Registration at 6:00. Limited to 32 participants.
$1.00 entry fee gets you a car, Ages 0-14)
Races start at 7:00 p.m.
Food pavilion
6:30 p.m. Livestock sales
6:45 p.m. Fair Opening Ceremonies
Invocation & Prayer - Pastor David Krueger
National Anthem – Violet Sullentrup
Tribute to Veterans Recognize and give a huge THANK YOU to First Responders, Frontline Health Care Workers and Law Enforcement Officials Welcome and
Opening Comments - Mark Loethen
7 p.m. Little Miss and Mister Contest– "Magical Dreams"
If you desire, dress as fairies, wizards and magical creatures.
Registration: 6:00 to 6:45 at Stage Area,
No registration fee
Contact Nicki Bax with questions, (573)301-6944
7 p.m. Farm Tractor Pull
Contact Ron Hoffman; or Alfred Brandt 897-2120
7:30ish Be on the lookout for the Show-Me Clowns!
8 p.m. Reptile Experience by Steve the Reptile Man
Hold a lizard, pet a snake and see many, many other reptiles.
9 p.m. Kids Games (for kids under 12)
Water Balloon Toss
Bubble Gum Chewing / Blowing
Turtle Race (Bring your own turtle. Prizes for fastest and prettiest.)
Friday, June 12
9-11:30 a.m. Kids' Morning Out at the Fair
4H Exhibit Pavilion
11 a.m. Livestock Shows begin - Arena
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5 p.m. Food Stands and Beer Gardens Open **Aluminum Bottles**
4:30 p.m. Beef Show - Arena
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6 p.m – 10:00 p.m.. Carnival Opens
Midway
Armbands : $20 Pre-Sales. $25 at the fair
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​7:00 p.m. Mid-Missouri Truck and Tractor Pull
Contact Richard Martin 573-864-7097 or email at mmttpa@gmail.com
Registration 6:30-7 at the Stage
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After Kids Tractor Pull Greased Pig Contest
Registration: Starts at 6:00 p.m.
Location: West end of the track by the EMS and sidewalk
9:00 p.m. Parent-Child look-a-like contest
Stage
9:00 p.m. - Hula hoop and twist contest
Stage
9 p.m. - Midnight: Music by NiteLyfe
Saturday, June 13
10:00 a.m. - Chickin' Wing Smoking Competition Set Up
Top prize $500, 2nd $250, 3rd $100
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1 p.m. Food Stands and Beer Gardens Open **Aluminum Bottles**
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12 p.m. Cornhole Tournament - 2 divisions: Competitive and Tailgate
Registration at 11 a.m.
Bring your own partner. $40 per team, 2 divisions
$2500 Prize money added +100% entry fee payout
Trophies and rings for top 3 teams
Hog Barn
Contact Brendon Hostetler 573-694-3418
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2p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $10 Includes 2 drinks
3 p.m. Horseshoe Throwing Contest
Contact: Richard Dudenhoeffer 897-2912
3 p.m. 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament and Free Throw Shootout
State Tech Activity Center
Contact: Tom Klebba 897-2204
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​​3:00 p.m. Power Wheels Mud Run-
Bring your own power wheels and helmet.
Track. Registration at 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Parts City.
Contact Mitch Branson with questions (573)690-4205
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4 p.m. Mud Bowl XXXVI
Contact Nick Bakameyer with questions (573)301-1216
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5:30 p.m. Baby Show " A Day at the Beach"
Sponsored by Parents as Teachers.
Contact Abbie Duke with questions (573)694-2575
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6 p.m – 10:00 p.m. Carnival Opens
Midway
Armbands : $20 Pre-Sales. $25 at the fair
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6:00 p.m. - Mint Hill Kids Choir
Food Pavilion
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7-8:30 p.m. “Old Time Country Music” by Osage Drifters
Fiddle - Bass - Waltz's - Great Listening Music
Stage
8 p.m. Kids Karaoke Contest
Behind Food Building
by Big Missouri Karaoke Stars (Ross Entertainment)
9 p.m. - Midnight: Music by Backroad Bonfire
Stage
9 p.m - Midnight: Adult Karaoke
Behind Food Building
by Big Missouri Karaoke Stars (Ross Entertainment)
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