The Missouri State Fair’s public campground, sponsored by Missouri State Parks, is set to open by 9 a.m., Friday, Aug. 7. Public Camping Line Up Process:The public camping line up process will not start any earlier than the morning of Friday, Aug. 7. In the interest of public safety, the Missouri State Fair reserves the right to open the entrance gate prior to 7 a.m., Friday, Aug. 7 should staff deem it necessary. The public campground will open by 9 am, Friday, Aug. 7, and campers will be accepted in the order of their permit number. More information, including a map of the camping line up route, can be found on the State Fair's website.