County Fair Guide

Tangipahoa Parish Fair

Amite, Louisiana

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Typical Month

September

Duration

5 days

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Size

medium

About Tangipahoa Parish Fair

The Tangipahoa Parish Fair in Amite City is the oldest fair in Louisiana, established in 1888, and one of the oldest continuously operating fairs in the Deep South. Held annually on the last weekend of September through the first weekend of October, this beloved fair is the centerpiece of life in Tangipahoa Parish each fall.

What to Expect

Kids Day activities, Livestock Competitions, 4-H and FFA agricultural exhibits, pageants, carnival rides and midway games, live entertainment, and Louisiana fair food. The fair's deep roots in the community make it a true multi-generational gathering for Tangipahoa Parish families.

Visitor Tips

Located at 12614 Arena Drive in Amite, about 60 miles north of New Orleans via I-55. Amite City is the parish seat of Tangipahoa, a parish known for its strawberry farming — Hammond (the parish's largest city) hosts a famous annual Strawberry Festival each spring.

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