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NewsAugust 12, 2011

SEDALIA, Mo. -- The Missouri State Fair is getting underway this week. The annual 11-day event typically draws more than 300,000 to the fairgrounds in Sedalia. Admission will cost $2 on opening day today for people 6 and older. Events on the first day include a parade and farm toy show. The grandstand performers will be country singers Jerrod Niemann and Candy Coburn...

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SEDALIA, Mo. -- The Missouri State Fair is getting underway this week.

The annual 11-day event typically draws more than 300,000 to the fairgrounds in Sedalia.

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Admission will cost $2 on opening day today for people 6 and older. Events on the first day include a parade and farm toy show. The grandstand performers will be country singers Jerrod Niemann and Candy Coburn.

Festivities will continue Friday with a barbecue contest and the coronation of the Missouri State Fair's queen.

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