Stock Dog Demonstrations Return To 45th Annual Ozark Fall Farmfest
A popular feature from the past returns to the 45th annual Ozark Fall Farmfest set for October 4-6 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield,MO.
Shorty Guerin of Shorty Guerin Stockdogs will conduct stock dog demonstrations in the Noel Boyd Arena at multiple times all three days of the show. Guerin purchased his first Border Collie over 35 years ago. He was the intermediate, reserve National Cattledog Champion in 2020 and placed 3rd with another dog the same year. In addition, he was crowned Central Cattledog Association Breeder Of The Year and CCA Breeders Showcase Champion in 2024.
The largest agricultural event in the Ozarks will once again host a record setting number of displays. “Visitors to the event will have access to over 1,200 agricultural and rural living booths” stated Ozark Fall Farmfest manager, Lance Markley. “It may be necessary to spend more than one day to enjoy all the aspects of the show.
Sold out indoor venues include the Wilson Logistics Arena, Ed & Carol Pinegar Learning Center, and the E-Plex East, West and Center Halls. Over 450 outdoor agricultural exhibits will also be on display.
Agricultural displays will include tractors and farm machinery, animal health products, trailers, livestock handling equipment, feed, seed, genetics and many other products and services. Nearly all brands represented in the region will be on display at the show. Clothing, cosmetics, home improvement products, jewelry, cookware, farmhouse décor, and health information will be featured as rural living products. Numerous boutiques will enhance the shopping experience.
“Over 600 head of livestock will be housed in the Central Buildings Event Center, Golden Oak Barn and Wells Arena”reports Karson Thomas, Ozark Empire Fair Livestock Director. Represented cattle breeds include American Aberdeen, American British White Park, Angus, Beefalo, Beefmaster, Black Hereford, Balancer, Brahmousin, Brangus, Braunvieh, Charolais, Dexter, Gelbvieh, Horned Hereford, Irish Dexter, Limousin, LimFlex, Maine Anjou, Mini Hereford, Polled Hereford, Red Charolais, Red Angus, Red Brangus, Red Poll, Salers, Scottish Highland, Shorthorn, Simmental, SimAngus, South Poll, and White Dexter. Other livestock exhibits are club calves, American Morgan, Paint and Quarter horses, Mustangs, Boer and dairy goats, purebred and crossbred hogs, Dorper and Katahdin sheep along with Saint Croix hair sheep.
The Ozarks Steam Engine Association will once again provide a display of the evolution of agricultural technology and equipment in the CDI/Wheeler Pavilion just north of the Wilson Arena.
Delicious fair food is always on the Farmfest menu and this year is no exception. The new Triple S Properties Bar & Grill will be open in the west end of the Wilson Arena. Come check out this dining option with great food and drinks in a beautiful setting. Four other climate controlled indoor options are available along with 8 concession stands. Choices range from corn dogs to barbecue, steak sandwiches to Hiland ice cream, and so much more. Mmm Good!
Show visitors are encouraged to register for the $1,000 Farmfest Shopping Spree. One lucky winner will be entitled to a credit for that amount with any of the exhibitors at the show.
For attendees with limited mobility, scooters will be available for rent for the duration of the show near gate 5A. Handicap parking is available at several fairground locations.
Admission and parking are free on the fairground property. Show hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The Ozark Empire Fairgrounds is easily accessed on the north side of Springfield just off Interstate 44 and Highway 13.
Prospective vendors may request to be placed on a waiting list in the event of cancellations or the 2025 mailing list. Contact Markley for details at 620-423-2355.
Additional show information is available at www.ozarkfallfarmfest.com or by calling the show promoter, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds at 417-833-2660 and ask for Libby Nelson.
