January 2026
• 2026 exhibitor packets mailed to 2025 exhibitors.
Friday, February 27, 2026
• Deadline for 2025 exhibitors to return 2026 show contracts.
Monday, March 16, 2026
• Prospective exhibitors may begin submitting contracts for 2026 show.
Friday, May 8, 2026
• Account balance due from Four State Farm Show vendors prior to May 8. Unpaid balances after May 8 will result in booth cancellation and forfeiture of contract.
Friday, June 19, 2026
• Advertising copy and news deadline for the Four State Farm Show Exhibitor Directory.
• Deadline for returning the free Exhibitor Directory Information Sheet. If Farm Talk does not receive this information, your company will not be included in the Four State Farm Show Exhibitor Directory to be published on July 1, 2026.
Friday, June 26, 2026
• Deadline for ordering tents for outdoor booth spaces. Tents For All Events of Mt. Vernon, Missouri will deliver and pick up what you order. Please call 417-461-1028 or view the rental form here for more information.
Friday, June 26, 2026
• Deadline for ordering furniture and equipment rentals tables and chairs in advance from the Ozark Empire Fair. Only tables and chairs ordered and paid for in advance will be delivered to booths. Please call 417-833-2660 or view the rental form here for more information.
Monday, July 6, 2026
• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Exhibitor set-up.
• Forklift service will be available starting at 11 a.m. ($15 minimum charge) and continues through noon on Tuesday following the show.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Exhibitor set-up.
• Check in from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Four State Farm Show Office inside the Robert W. Plaster Center for name tags and exhibitor parking passes.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Exhibitor set-up.
• Check in from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Four State Farm Show Office inside the Robert W. Plaster Center for name tags and exhibitor parking passes.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
• 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Exhibitor set-up.
• Check in from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Four State Farm Show Office inside the Robert W. Plaster Center for name tags and exhibitor parking passes.
•Note: All exhibits must be in place before 6 p.m.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 10, 11, 12, 2026
• Show open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday
• Grounds will be open one hour before show time to exhibitors only.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
• 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. — Exhibit tear down (must not begin before 3 p.m.)
Monday, July 13, 2026
• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Exhibit tear down.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Exhibitor tear down.
• Forklift service ends at 5 p.m.
• Note: All indoor exhibits must be removed by 12 noon.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Outdoor exhibit tear down.
• Note: All outdoor exhibits must be removed by 5 p.m.