NewsAugust 28, 2002
Officials change date of 2003 fair
SEDALIA, Mo. -- Missouri State Fair officials have decided to move up next year's fair one week so it won't conflict with school openings. The 2003 fair had been scheduled to begin Aug. 14. The Missouri State Fair Commission said Tuesday, however, the 11-day event will instead begin Aug. 7. Fair Director Mel Willard said other state fairs have adjusted their dates to start the first week in August...
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SEDALIA, Mo. -- Missouri State Fair officials have decided to move up next year's fair one week so it won't conflict with school openings. The 2003 fair had been scheduled to begin Aug. 14. The Missouri State Fair Commission said Tuesday, however, the 11-day event will instead begin Aug. 7. Fair Director Mel Willard said other state fairs have adjusted their dates to start the first week in August.
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