Go-4-It at the Missouri State Fair

What do Air Supply, bull riding and MoDOT’s new drive safe video all have in common? They can all be viewed at this year’s Missouri State Fair. The theme in Sedalia from Aug. 7-17 is “Go-4-It,” and MoDOT plans to do just that.

The Highway Gardens Transportation Exposition Center will feature new displays with information about the “Saved by the Belt” program, as well as a new video about driving safely.

The center will also feature favorite displays and giveaways from years past that highlight programs like Safe & Sound; Better Roads, Brighter Future; and work zones, to name a few. The Kids’ Zone will be set up again with computer games to educate young visitors about road safety. Don’t forget to take time to ride the convincer and learn for yourself why buckling up is so important, and if you have kids in the family, take time to do the scavenger hunt and you might even win a child’s bicycle.

Aug. 8 is No MOre Trash! Day, a celebration of keeping Missouri’s roadways clean. There will be a special scavenger hunt on this day, as well as other exciting games and activities.

“The fair is a great venue to educate more than 300,000 visitors about all the great things MoDOT does,” said Don Hillis, director of System Management.

The fair also features concerts, food, games, rides, competitions and many other exhibits. Some of the featured artists this year are Air Supply, Charlie Daniels, Josh Turner, Foreigner and Sara Evans.

For more information on the Missouri State Fair, visit www.mostatefair.com.