For Immediate Release
August 18, 2025
FFA Auctioneering Camp and Competition At 46th Annual Ozark Fall Farmfest
A new feature is scheduled for the Ozark Fall Farmfest set for October 3-5 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield,MO.
The Missouri FFA Auctioneering Camp and Contest is being organized by the Missouri Professional Auctioneers Association to be held on Friday, October 3rd during the show. No experience is required and all FFA students interested in auctioneering are welcome. The participants will be split into experienced and inexperienced and have auctioneer trainers work with them. They will be invited to compete in the Missouri Professional Auctioneers bid calling in January with the top 10 finalists invited to compete at the Missouri FFA Convention. The winner of that event can compete in the National Auctioneers Association bid calling competition in summer of 2026. Registration is at 9:00 a.m. with the camp at 10:00 a.m. and contest at 4:00 p.m. For more information call Janell Roth at 660-651-5659 or Scott Kuntz at 573-356-4405.
Shorty Guerin of Shorty Guerin Stockdogs will once again conduct the popular stock dog demonstrations in the Noel Boyd Arena at multiple times on Saturday and Sunday. 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 co-manager, Lance Markley. “Many folks enjoy spending two days to explore the entire show.
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, Salers, Scottish Highland, Shorthorn, Simmental, SimAngus, and South Poll. Other livestock exhibits are club calves, American Morgan, Mustangs, Boer goats, purebred and crossbred hogs, Dorper and Katahdin sheep along with Australian White Sheep and 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 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. Very tasty!
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.
Just a few indoor booths remain available. Contact Markley for details at 620-423-2355 or Farmfest co-manager Libby Thater at 417-849-8278.
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 Thater.
