There are a lot of great attractions at the Semo District Fair. Here is a list of the day-to-day events happening at this year’s fair!

Friday, September 6 2024

Non-livestock, open class exhibit entries accepted in the Arena Building and 4H Exhibit Hall

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Visit the Exhibitor page for more information about registering your exhibit

Saturday, September 7 2024

Annual Fair Parade

9:30 am - Parade runs from Capaha Park to the Fairgrounds
Pre-entry required by September 4 at the Fair Office
Fair Parade Entry Form
Fair Parade Band Entry Form

Activites Tent Schedule

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Free caricature drawings by Share Faerber
SEMO District Fair Pageant
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm – SEMO District Fair Queen Rehearsals
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm – SEMO District Fair Queen Pageant
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6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Free Bingo

Grandstand Events (More Info)

6:00 pm - Auto Tire & Parts NAPA Dual Demolition Derby

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Competitions and Contests

8:00 am - 11:00 am: All non-livestock open class entries for competition and display inside the Arena Building and 4H Exhibit Hall will be accepted. Entries Must Be In By 11:00 am.
11:00 am: Cornhole/Bags Tournament by SEMO Baggers - singles event - American Legion Pavillion
1:00 pm: Cornhole/Bags Tournament by SEMO Baggers - doubles event - American Legion Pavillion

Arena Building Competition Judging

1:30 pm - All classes of entries inside the Arena Building judging to include Fine Arts, Photography, Floriculture, Horticulture, Family & Consumer Science and FFA Horticulture.

Livestock Competitions and Judging

1:00 pm: 4H poultry, rabbits, guinea pigs - Poultry Tent
4:30 pm: Senior draft horse show and mule hitch challenge - Ball field #7

Carnival Specials

Purchase and use only from Noon to 5:00 pm
$27 armbands

Sunday, September 8 2024

Activities Tent Schedule

9:00 am - 10:00 am: Cape County Cowboy Church
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Latino/Mexican Family Day
- Mexican Bingo
- Mariachi Band
- Games for all ages
- Pinatas
- Photo Ops

Grandstand Events (More Info)

10:00 am - Garden Tractor Pull
1:00 pm - Antique Tractor Pull

Livestock Competitions and Judging

11:00 am - Draft horse judging - Livestock Arena
1:00 pm - Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest - Children’s Crowing & Hen Clucking Contests - 4H / FFA goat tent show ring
2:00 pm - 4H dairy bucket calves, 4H dairy and FFA dairy judging - Livestock show arena

Carnival Specials

Purchase and use only from Noon to 5:00 pm
$27 armbands

Monday, September 9 2024

Grandstand Events (More Info)

7:00 pm - River Radio’s Heartland Idol Final (Free grandstand event)

Livestock Competitions and Judging

8:00 am - All dairy cattle - Livestock show arena
9:30 am - Draft mules with jacks and jennets to follow – Ballfield #7
1:00 pm - Holstein with brown swiss and guernsey to follow – Livestock show arena

Carnival Specials

Purchase and use only from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$25 armbands

Tuesday, September 10 2024

Carnival Specials

Thrifty Tuesday Special Promotion

Purchase and use only from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
All carnival armbands $20

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Activities Tent Schedule

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Mother/Daughter look-a-like contest
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Father/Son look-a-like contest
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Twins look-a-like contest
Register/Check in for All Contests By 5:30pm at The Activities Tent
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Grandstand Events (More Info)

8:00 pm: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

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Wednesday, September 11 2024

Activities Tent Schedule

Senior Day Presented by Montgomery Bank

10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Free Bingo
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Name That Tune
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Free Bingo

Grandstand Events (More Info)

8:00 pm - Reckless Kelly

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Livestock Competitions and Judging

8:30 am: 4H Beef bucket calves with 4H and FFA steer judging to follow – Livestock show arena
8:30 am: 4H & FFA market swine carcass; 4H & FFA market swine, open class market swine and open class market swine carcass judging – Swine tent show ring
8:30 am: 4H goats with FFA goats to follow – 4H / FFA goat tent show ring
8:30 am: 4H, FFA and open class sheep – Sheep tent show ring
1:00 pm: 4H and FFA combined beef show – Livestock show arena
5:00 pm: Shorthorn judging – Livestock show arena

Carnival Specials

Purchase and use only from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
$25 armbands

Thursday, September 12 2024

Carnival Specials

Thrifty Thursday Promotion

Purchase and use only from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
All armbands $20
All entry gate admissions only $5

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Activities Tent Schedule

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Southern Draw Band

Grandstand Events (More Info)

7:00 pm: Elton Dan and the Rocket Band (Free grandstand event)
*Must have a ticket. These are available at the fair ticket office.

Livestock Competitions and Judging

8:00 am: Hereford judging with Simmental to follow – Livestock show arena
8:30 am: Guinea pigs, pigeons, poultry and rabbits – Poultry tent
4:00 pm: Draft horse & mule hitch judging – Ballfield #7
4:30 pm: 4H & FFA livestock sale (sale order: Lambs, Goats, Barrows, Steers) – Livestock show arena
7:30 pm: Draft pony and mini mule hitches judging – Ballfield #7

Friday, September 13 2024

Activities Tent Schedule

9:00 am: 4H & FFA Public Speaking Competition

Grandstand Events (More Info)

7:00 pm: Pro Pulling League Western Series

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Livestock Competitions and Judging

8:00 am: Angus judging - Livestock Show Arena
9:30 am: mini mules judging - Ballfield #7
1:00 pm: other breeds beef cattle with commercial heifers to follow - Livestock show arena
1:30 pm: Draft ponies judging - Ballfield #7
3:30 pm: 4H draft horse, draft mule, mini mule and draft pony judging - Ballfield #7
7:30 pm: Draft ponies and mini mule hitches judging - Ballfield #7

Competitions and Contests

10:00 am: 4H & FFA Tractor Rodeo - Grandstand area infield (Ballfield #4)
6:30 pm: Cross-cut saw competition - Antique Tractor display area

Carnival Specials

Purchase and use only from Noon to 4:00 pm
All armbands $15 - All rides will be open
Not sold in advance - may be purchased at carnival company ticket booth
No armbands available after 4:00 pm - tickets only

Saturday, September 14 2024

Activities Tent Schedule

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Free caricature drawings by Share Faerber
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Free games for all ages!
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Dog Day Event! Stop by and see dogs from the local shelters and local businesses. Visit with dog trainers, veterinarians, pet store owners and stick around for the dog trick show every hour!

Grandstand Events (More Info)

6:00 pm - Demolition Derby 2

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Competitions and Contests

8:30 am: 4H Clover Kids’ small animal show
10:30 am: Quarter scramble - Livestock show arena
11:00 am: Cornhole/Bags tournament team singles event - American Legion pavilion
1:00 pm: Cornhole/Bags tournament doubles event - American Legion pavilion
2:00 pm: Pee Wee showmanship - Livestock show arena

Carnival Specials

Purchase and use ONLY from Noon to 5:00 pm
$27 armbands
No armbands available after 5:00 pm - tickets only

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Date: September 7 - 14, 2024

Location:
Southeast Missouri District Fairgrounds
410 Kiwanis Drive Suite 200
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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