2026 Randolph County Fair

Right in the heart of Missouri, founded by the railroad and coal, lies Randolph County — a place known for being the home of General Omar Bradley, Old Settlers, Junk Junktion, Pioneer Days, dirt track racing, and more! All that to say, it’s a community with deep roots and room to grow. Its location is the connecting block and meeting ground nestled right between Chariton, Boone, Monroe, and Macon Counties.

 

Randolph County is the roots of our future, one with boots on the ground. Right near where the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers run, where the roots are as strong as the sweet tea, the corn grows as tall as you can stack your beer bottles, and the sunsets stretch wide across golden fields. In order to have those delights, you must have dedication, hard work, and heart — the very same pride we see in the youth of our county.

 

Without farmers, our tables would be empty, our stores bare, and our communities without rhythm or reason. Just like the saying goes, “if a church ain’t crying, it’s dying,” the same can be said for our county’s youth and its future — and that’s where 4-H and FFA play such a vital role in the Randolph County Fair.

 

From livestock shows to creative exhibits, our youth will be showcasing the projects they’ve poured their time and passion into all year long — demonstrating their skills, knowledge, and the bright potential of our community. We celebrate through concerts, a poker run, animal shows, exhibits, the community dinner and auction, and more! The 4-H Council even hosts a pageant, the Thornburg breakfast, Kids Zone and Achievement Day.

 

The entire fair is open to the public — for viewers, supporters, and anyone ready to jump in and be a part of something special. After all, it takes a village… especially if you want to keep your drink filled, plates full, farms cropped, homes decorated, bakeries open — need we say more?

 

So help us show what Missouri can be and let’s kick this year’s fair off from the ground up!

 

From seeds, to roots, to growth, to flourishing, to harvest, to fruition — the best is yet to come.