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SEMO AG Expo & Auction


Dates
Starts: Fri, Jan 18 at 12:00 AM America/Chicago

Ends: Sat, Jan 19 at 12:00 AM America/Chicago

Ag Expo, one of the largest ag trade shows in the region, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in January at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The event will be held Friday, January 18 from 
1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, January 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission will be $1 for adults and free for all college students and youth. This trade show is sponsored by Butler County University of Missouri Extension Council and the Ag Club of Three Rivers College. 
There will be 118 booths available to visit and learn first-hand about agriculture and natural resources and its impact on the area’s economy. The expo will also feature outdoor exhibits. The two days are packed with activities for the whole family. Entertainment and events include youth dancing and clogging; gospel, jazz, and contemporary music; agriculture seminars; beauty pageants; and toy tractor pedal pull contests for youth ages 4 to 9. There will be tractor driving contests for FFA members; petting farm; an old time auction; a milking contest; an ag photography contest; duck calling contest for adults and youth; and baking contest. This year the Pesticide Applicator Training for private re-certification will be held at the Expo on Friday. The Master Gardeners will provide Garden Adventures for Kids Saturday morning and 4-H will host a Youth Farm Safety program Saturday afternoon 12 pm to 2 pm. New this year will be the FFA and 4-H Speech Contest. 

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