Wolfe Prepares For Final Turn As Missouri State Fair Director

Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony March 6th, 2020, for the future Nucor Director’s Pavilion. Behind Wolfe are Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn, first lady Teresa Parson, and Chairman of the Missouri State Fair Commission Kevin Roberts. (Photo by Kyle Hill, Alpha Ag Network)

Traditions have grown on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia the past 123 years, with 14 of them under the guidance of director Mark Wolfe. When the gates close on this year’s fair August 20th, it’ll mark the conclusion of the last fair under Wolfe’s direction. Wolfe reflects on the chance to grow into the role, having started on the fairgrounds two decades ago as part of the facilities team.