August calendar (The Springfield News-Leader) Ozark Empire Fair continues through Aug. 3 at the Missouri Entertainment and Event Center, 3001 N. Grant Ave. Gates open at 1 p.m. and close at midnight Aug. 1, 2; gates close at 6 p.m. Aug.3, fair closes at 8 p.m. Aug. 3. Tickets: $8; $2 for ages 6-12. Visit www.ozarkempirefair.com or call 833-2660.
