In June one of the best-known ragtime composers is saluted at the Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival. The products of Missouri's fields and factories are showcased at the State Fair, held in August.
A trailhead leading to Katy Trail State Park is just east of town.
Visitor Centers
Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce 600 E. Third St. Sedalia, MO 65301-4499. Phone:(660)826-2222
Self-guiding Tours
Walking tour brochures of the downtown historic district are available from the chamber of commerce.