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Typical Month
October
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Duration
11 days
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Size
large
About Mississippi State Fair
The Mississippi State Fair in Jackson is one of the South's premier state fairs, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Mississippi Fairgrounds Complex in the heart of downtown Jackson each October. Since 1856, this 11-day fair has been the flagship celebration of Mississippi agriculture, entertainment, and community.
What to Expect
Championship livestock competitions across all species, 4-H and FFA exhibits from across the state, major entertainment acts at the Coliseum, large carnival midway, demolition derby, motorsports events, commercial and craft vendors, agricultural demonstrations, and diverse Mississippi fair food. The fairgrounds complex includes the Coliseum and multiple exhibition buildings.
Visitor Tips
Located at the Mississippi Fairgrounds Complex in downtown Jackson, adjacent to the State Capitol. Jackson has significant Civil Rights history — the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and Two Mississippi Museums are nearby. Purchase tickets at msstatefair.com. The fair runs 11 days giving families multiple opportunities to visit.
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