Governor Jay Nixon announced that attendance for the 2011 Missouri State Fair was up nearly seven percent over last year’s numbers. Final attendance numbers for the 11-day Fair confirm 343,397 attendees.

“Once again, we had a wonderful Fair,” Gov. Nixon said. “The sold-out Jason Aldean concert on Saturday helped boost attendance on the first weekend, and we enjoyed great weather during the entire 11-day run.”

“The State Fair is our state’s premier agriculture showcase, and this year was another great success,” Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler said. “The State Fair continues to honor its agricultural roots, while offering something for everyone.”

The 2012 Missouri State Fair will be held Aug. 9-19. To begin planning your trip, visit www.mostatefair.com.