Summer’s coming and with that, the Heart of the Ozarks Fair dates are set for June 1-6, 2026, in West Plains.
Dates
The fair will start on Monday, June 1st, and end Saturday, June 6th. The carnival will run from Tuesday through Saturday.
Events
On Wednesday, there will be gospel singing. On Friday, there will be a truck pull. Saturday night will end the fair out with a demolition derby.
Costs
Monday there is no cost. On Tuesday, gate admission is free and rides cost $2. Wednesday night gate admission is $5. Thursday through Saturday, under six years old are free, 6-12 year olds cost $5, and 12 and up cost $15. [1] Carnival armband nights will also be from Thursday through Saturday.
Animals
Monday will have junior livestock show, fruits and vegetable judging, and home economics judging. Tuesday will be sheep shows, flower show, and auction. Friday will have cattle shows, and Saturday will have rabbit and poultry shows. [2]
