About Great Forrest County Fair
The Forrest County Fair in Hattiesburg is a September fair in the Pine Belt hub of south Mississippi, celebrating the timber, military, and academic heritage of a city that is home to the University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University and serves as the commercial and cultural center of southeast Mississippi. The area's broader history includes notable events and landmarks dating to 1964.
What to Expect
Expect livestock shows, FFA and 4-H competitions, carnival rides, live entertainment, local food vendors, and a fair serving the diverse urban and suburban communities of the Hattiesburg metro area.
Visitor Tips
Hattiesburg is the cultural capital of south Mississippi — the University of Southern Mississippi (with its exceptional Center for Oral History and Cultural Heritage), Camp Shelby, and the historic African American Heritage Trail (Hattiesburg was a major center of civil rights activity in 1964) make Hattiesburg a city of surprising depth.
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