Senior Day at the State Fair
Senior Day at the Missouri State Fair, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026
Agenda:
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:10 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
12:00 Noon
12:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Vendor exhibits and booths - open on Exhibition Arena Floor. Register for the dance contest on Aug. 19 near Center Stage from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or pre-register at Health.Mo.Gov/seniorday
Free BINGO (prizes awarded)
Line dancing lessons provided
Enjoy live music by The County Liners
Pre-show: special guests, Ms. Missouri Senior America and other entertainment
Dance contest (age 55+)
Awards presented
Special Guests:
Representatives from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Missouri Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Ms. Missouri Senior America.
Dance Contest:
Five dance categories: Missouri Waltz, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, Two-Step and Line Dancing
Pre-register for the dance contest at Health.Mo.Gov/seniorday or on Aug. 19 near Center Stage from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Prizes to the dance contest winners for each category:
- $100 - 1st Place
- $75 - 2nd Place
- $50 - 3rd Place
Check out the 2025 Senior Day videos!
The CountyLiners playing Santa Fe and their video montage
Ms. Missouri Senior America 2025 performance
View 2025 Senior Day at the Missouri State Fair photos on the DHSS Flickr Account!
2025 Dance Contest Winners
- 1st Place – Randall Schnakenberg and Dawn Long
- 2nd Place - Mark Brzuchalski and Ann Forward
- 3rd Place - Ben Lupardus and Connie Westcott
View Missouri Waltz Finals’ video
- 1st Place - Mark Brzuchalski and Ann Forward
- 2nd Place - Ben Lupardus and Connie Westcott
- 3rd Place – Patricia Riutcel and Graham Davies
- 1st Place - Randall Schnakenberg and Dawn Long
- 2nd Place - Ben Lupardus and Connie Westcott
- 3rd Place - Mark Brzuchalski and Ann Forward
- 1st Place - Randall Schnakenberg and Dawn Long
- 2nd Place – Letha and Bill Blackford
- 3rd Place - Mark Brzuchalski and Ann Forward
- 1st Place – Dawn Long
- 2nd Place – Graham Davies
- 3rd Place – JoAnn Hansett
See what people are saying about Senior Day!
“When I moved to Missouri 13 years ago, I didn’t know one single person! I want to thank you and all of your staff for giving me some of the most fun times and wonderful memories. I’ve enjoyed every moment I’ve spent at the state fair at the dance contest and today was no exception. We had a great day. I think it might be the best yet. Thank you all for all of your hard work to make this possible for so many people to enjoy!”
Teela DePond
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