
08/14/2025
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Big things are happening at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Aside from the excitement of the fair itself, this year's attendees saw progress on the Michael L. Parson Arena at the west end of the grounds. 🎡
The MFA Charitable Foundation provided $30,000 in support of the project. This gift, alongside contributions from the MFA Foundation and MFA Oil Foundation, is part of the group's $120,000 commitment to the future of the Missouri State Fair.
When completed, the indoor, climate-controlled arena will measure 150,000 square feet in size, with the ability to host a wide variety of events throughout the year and during the annual Missouri State Fair.
On hand to present the check (from left to right) were Missouri State Fair Commission member Kevin Roberts; Missouri State Fair Foundation Board members Ahrazue Wilt and Bret Kuhns; MFA Incorporated President and CEO Ernie Verslues; Sedalia MFA Agri Services Manager Kevin Daniel; Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn; fair director Jason Moore; foundation member Jared Singer; MFA Executive Secretary Pam Hiller; foundation board member Matt Boatright; and commission member Byron Roach.