The Heart of the Ozarks Fair is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2024, through Saturday, June 8, 2024, in West Plains, Missouri.
Carnival
The carnival runs from Tuesday through Saturday between 6:00 pm and 11:00 pm. Tuesday there is no admission and the rides cost $1.00. [1] Wednesday the admission is $5.00. Gospel music will start at 7:00 pm. Thursday through Saturday the entry fee is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for 6-12 year olds, and under six is free. Motocross, a truck pull, and demolition will happen on the remaining nights, respectively.
![The fairgrounds all lit up at the Heart of the Ozarks Fair on June 6, 2023.](https://www.altonmo.com/content/uploads/2023/06/OzarkFair1-640x333.jpg)
Judging and Animals
On Monday, the junior market show will happen at 8:00 am. The home economics, fine arts, photography, and fruits and vegetable judging will also happen Monday. Replacement shows, junior flower show judging, and the auction will happen on June 4th. June 6th will be the open flower judging. [2] Cattle shows and rabbit and poultry shows will take place on Friday.
![People waiting in their seats waiting for the auction to begin at the Heart of the Ozarks Fair on June 6, 2023.](https://www.altonmo.com/content/uploads/2023/06/OzarkFair6-640x333.jpg)
Harper Building and Expo
The Harper Building and Expo will only be open on select days. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday it will be open from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. On Saturday, it will be open from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.