The 2018 Missouri State Fair is approaching and there are many competition deadlines for exhibitors to take note of. June deadlines include the Society Horse Show on June 29. Some of the deadlines in July including the Mule Show, 4-H/FFA Livestock and Open Livestock entry deadline of July 2. July 15 is the deadline to enter the State Fair Queen Contest. July 20 is a big deadline as many contests have entries due: Country Hams, Home Economics, Missouri Junior 50 and Photography, Amateur/Professional. The Hay Contest, Gypsy Horses, Draft Horses and Draft Horse Pull, Pony Pull and Opening Day Parade have July 25 entry deadlines. July 31 is the deadline for the Barbecue Contest and Dairy Products. Complete contest rules and contest entry forms are available in the State Fair’s online Premium Guide available on the Fair’s website. A complete list of entry deadlines can also be found there. The Missouri State Fair themed, “Come Home” will celebrate its 116th year, August 9 – 19, 2018, in Sedalia.