EVENT INFORMATION

Region 4 Fox Trot Fall Festival

presented by the Regional Fox Trotting Horse Foundation 

September 27, 2025

Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Missouri

Featuring Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Performance and Open Gaited Breed Model and Versatility Classes

Morning Judge:  TBD  Championship Class Judges: TBD
DQP: TBD

Point Show: TBD

SHOWBILL

Fees

 
Entry Fee: $15 (includes DQP fee)
Horses must enter preliminary and OGB classes before the start of the show.

Admission FREE

Stalls:  $40
All horses MUST have a stall.  Includes Friday and Saturday nights. Horses may begin arriving on September 26 at 2 p.m. and must depart on September 28 by 1 p.m.  Stall reservation forms are available on the Forms page.  Please make your reservation by September 10. 

Shavings
There will not be a shavings vendor available on site. Please bring your own shavings. If you need to purchase shavings, we recommend purchasing them from our sponsor, Family Center Farm & Home, located at 1400 S. Limit Ave, Sedalia, MO.

Payback

 
Classes Before Break: 
 
Top 5 Placed, $75 payback
1-$25, 2-$20, 3-$15, 4-$10, 5-$5
 
Championship Classes:
 
TBD--Our goal is to expand to 10 places, with the Top 7 receiving payback.  Help us accomplish this!  Check out our Partner Opportunities.

Trainers Hi Point

All Missouri Fox Trotting Horses will earn points for the trainer.  The trainer must be listed on the entry form.  The horse must currently be in training with the trainer. Training means that the trainer is currently being compensated for riding the horse in preparation for the show and that the horse has been under the care of the trainer during this time. The trainer must be present at the show to be eligible.

Additional Hi-Point Awards are offered.  More information is on the Forms page.

Arena Hours:

 
Coliseum (Main Arena)
Friday, September 20:  Open 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 21:  6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
**Arena will be dragged Friday at 1 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m.**
 
MFA Arena (DQP Arena)
Friday, September 20:  Open 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 21:  6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
 

Show Office Hours

Friday, September 26: 2 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 27: Opens at 7 a.m.

Horse Arrival

We will be prepared for horses to begin arriving at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 26.  The Missouri State Fairgrounds will close its gates promptly at 9 p.m. on Friday.  This will remove direct access to the stall barns.  If you plan to arrive on Friday, please do so before 9 p.m.  Access to the campground will remain open.

Gates open at 6 a.m. on Saturday, September 27.

Paperwork Requirements

A negative Coggins test MUST be presented at the entry desk before entering any horse.  An out-of-state horse will also need a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.  

Accommodations

Missouri State Fair Campground:  Spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  No reservations are needed.  More information at http://mostatefairgrounds.com/camping/ 

There are several hotels in Sedalia.

Concessions

None
 

Exhibitor Party

The exhibitor party will be held between the Morning and Afternoon Sessions in the Missouri Farm Bureau Building.  One ticket per stall rented will be provided.  Additional tickets are $10.  To help with accurate food counts and guarantee meals, please reserve stalls and extra tickets no later than September 13.

Photographer

Marty Maynard Photography