Big Crowd On Opening Night Of The Heart Of The Ozarks Fair

Fair-goers looking for their next ride at the Heart of the Ozarks Fair on June 6, 2023.

Fair-goers looking for their next ride at the Heart of the Ozarks Fair on June 6, 2023.

West Plains, Mo. – The Heart of the Ozarks Fair started on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in West Plains, Missouri. The carnival started at 6:00 pm, along with the auction.

Sales Barn

The animals auctioned off on the 6th included steers, hogs, sheep, and goats. There were kids from Dora and Alton, and FFA and 4-H kids were showing their animals. Businesses arrived early to see what they would bid on.

Macie Anderson standing beside her hog at the Heart of the Ozarks Fair on June 6, 2023.
Macie Anderson standing beside her hog at the Heart of the Ozarks Fair on June 6, 2023.

Rides

The rides opened at 6:00 pm, with rides being only $1.00. There were some old rides from last year, but also new rides. Some of the rides include the Himalaya, Area 51, Cliff Hanger, Fun Slide, Dizzy Dragon, Zero Gravity, Ferris Wheel, Swings, Dizzy Dragon, and a lot more!

The Ferris Wheel and the Fun Slide illuminated with lights at the Heart of the Ozarks Fair on June 6, 2023.
The Ferris Wheel and the Fun Slide illuminated with lights at the Heart of the Ozarks Fair on June 6, 2023.

Concessions

There were concession stands set up around the fairgrounds. Some of the food offered was tenderloins, nachos, and lemonade.

A concession stand along with rides at the Heart of the Ozarks Fair on June 6, 2023.
A concession stand along with rides at the Heart of the Ozarks Fair on June 6, 2023.

Other Activities

If rides aren’t your cup of tea, there were other activities, including hitting beer bottles, popping balloons with darts, and shooting hoops.

A vendor showing all the prizes you could win at the Heart of the Ozarks Fair on June 6, 2023.
A vendor showing all the prizes you could win at the Heart of the Ozarks Fair on June 6, 2023.

The Week

The fair continues until Saturday, with the carnival opening at 6:00 pm every night. There will also be a major event each night, including a truck pull and demolition derby.

This is a great event to attend with your family!

The fairgrounds all lit up at the Heart of the Ozarks Fair on June 6, 2023.
The fairgrounds all lit up at the Heart of the Ozarks Fair on June 6, 2023.

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