Region 4 Fox Trot Fall Festival
presented by the Regional Fox Trotting Horse Foundation
September 26, 2026
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: $50
All horses MUST have a stall. Includes Friday and Saturday nights. Horses may begin arriving on September 25 at 2 p.m. and must depart on September 27 by 1 p.m. Stall reservation forms are available on the Forms page. Please make your reservation by September 16.
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 25: Open 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 26: 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 25: Open 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 26: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Show Office Hours
Friday, September 25: 2 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 26: Opens at 7 a.m.
Horse Arrival
We will be prepared for horses to begin arriving at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 25. 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 26.
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 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.