The Woman’s Building will be the headquarters for Missouri Bicentennial activities at the Missouri State Fair starting Thursday, August 12 through August 22 in Sedalia.
According to a press release, visitors can view displays of the Missouri Bicentennial time capsule and quilt. Individuals can also receive a free Department of Natural Resources Missouri Bicentennial State Fair souvenir pin-back button while supplies last. Official Missouri Bicentennial merchandise will also be on sale in the building.
Some other displays and events at the Woman’s Building include the following:
- “Missouri Bicentennial State of Stories” with two performances by master Missouri storytellers at 1 and 3 p.m. Tuesday, August 17.
- A scaled replica of the Thomas Hart Benton Mural on the front lawn Thursday, August 12.
- The Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation District will bring a giant inflatable worm tunnel to the front lawn Monday, August 16. Walk through the tunnel to see what it is like underground and how worms and other critters help improve the soil.
- Visit with Missouri park rangers Thursday, August 19.
- The Missouri Geological Survey will display rocks, fossils and minerals. Geologists will share information about the importance of minerals – don’t miss the fluorescent mineral display!
- The Mozarkite Society of Missouri will have mozarkite, the state rock, in polished and unpolished forms on various days and more.
To learn more about this year’s fair, visit mostatefair.com.