The Mississippi Department of Agriculture & Commerce issued the following statement.
The Mississippi State Fairgrounds announced the entertainment lineup along with new attractions, including the Great American Wild West Show, for its largest annual event, the Mississippi State Fair. The 163rd Mississippi State Fair will take place October 6 – 16 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. This year, the Fair will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony open to the public at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, at Gate 1 on the corner of Jefferson Street and Amite Street.
“I look forward to welcoming the public to the 163rd Mississippi State Fair on Thursday, October 6. The State Fair continues to grow each year incorporating new activities for 11 days of fun-filled, family entertainment,” said Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson. “I am excited to announce the newest addition to your State Fair - the Great American Wild West Show. The Great American Wild West Show is a high energy, exciting and entertaining western show. For more than 25 years, the Endsley Family has brought to life the pageantry and excitement of the American West. Just as Buffalo Bill took the ‘Wild West’ to the masses, the Endsley Family has brought the ‘Great American Wild West’ to life. This show travels around the country performing at numerous State Fairs, and we are excited to be a part of their journey.”
The Great American Wild West Show will take place daily at 5:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m., with additional performances at 2:00 p.m. during the weekend. The Show will be located in the Mississippi Frontier Village with the pig races, petting zoo, pony rides, train depot, rattlesnake show and other activities.
Four nationally recognized artists will perform on the Budweiser Main Stage: Scotty McCreery, B.o.B., Midnight Star and Bobby Rush. Admission to the concerts is free with regular fair admission. Local artists and bands will perform on the Main Stage throughout the duration of the Fair.
The Mississippi State Fair Talent Show is making a comeback at the 2022 State Fair. The Talent Show takes place Friday, October 7, and Saturday, October 8, at 6:00 p.m. in the Coliseum. New this year is the 2022 Little Miss Mississippi State Fair beauty pageant taking place Sunday, October 9, at 9:00 a.m.
Fairgoers can continue to expect the best of carnival rides and games, fair food, livestock shows and the Zerbini Family Circus. The Ag Expo with the Genuine MS® Store will be located inside of the Trade Mart. Returning to the Equine Center on the first weekend of the State Fair is the X-Treme Bull Riding Fall Nationals and the Tri State Rodeo.
“Our staff works year-round to produce a great Mississippi State Fair,” said Michael Lasseter, Executive Director of the Mississippi Fairgrounds Complex. “This year, we have worked diligently to not only produce a great and safe State Fair, but to also present a new website to make keeping up with the Fairgrounds easier and more convenient. Also, we have created a new Instagram account that will keep everyone up to date with all the events happening on the Fairgrounds, including the upcoming 163rd Mississippi State Fair.”
To keep the public informed on all the latest updates and information for events happening on the fairgrounds, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) has launched a new website at www.mississippifairgrounds.com and Instagram page at @MississippiFairgrounds for the Mississippi State Fairgrounds.
The Mississippi State Fair runs Thursday, October 6, through Sunday, October 16, with a gate admission price of $5.00 per person and parking fee of $5.00 per car. Children aged 6 and under will be admitted free of charge. The public can purchase advance admission tickets at the Coliseum Box Office until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 6. Enjoy free admission every weekday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., except on Monday, October 10, Columbus Day. For additional information, please visit www.mississippifairgrounds.com
26 comments:
I read this and thought is was about this years crawfish festival.
No thanks. Rather not be shot at.
Jackson is the Wild West
I wonder what cowboy Andy's cut is from vendors and parking at the Fair.
I lived in Tennessee for 25 years and could not tell you the AG commissioner for any of those years .....
It’s already the Wild West. Move the event to somewhere safe
Is it too late to set up an ammunition booth there? Body armor sales? Cha ching.
Used to love going to the fair and seeing all of the exhibits but not a chance of me returning. I appreciate everything the commissioner is trying to do but for me it's a lost cause. I would love to be able to take my grandkids on a Saturday morning but it's not worth the risk. It's time to hand the keys to the state fairgrounds to the city of Jackson and relocate.
I have a friend from Louisiana who said he may not go to the fair because it is unsafe. He never misses the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. I'll be damned if I can understand some people.
No parking on the dance floor baby!
Never knew Midnight Star was western.
and nice, fresh, clean, clear, unturbid full water from the well!!
It’s going to be like the scene in Outlaw Josie Wales right after the Rebs turned over their guns to captain redlegs.
Starring Bobby Rush. Is he still getting a street renamed in his honor for $1M or did Aaron Banks withdraw that costly idea?
Why wait until October when you can experience it live on the streets of Jackson every day of the week?
Well 1 thing is for certain, no more rent-a-cop for security. At least Luckey's "jump-out boyz" will be there on patrol.
What's the over/under on someone twerking on stage for the talent show
What's the over/under of someone twerking on the hood of a cop car for the unofficial talent show
Never lost anything up to now at the State Fairgrounds, don’t plan on it being my life.
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is safe
Couldn't resist. The headline wrote itself.
Midnight Star sang "Freakazoid."
"I'll be your Freak-a-zoid, come on and wind me up."
That drone photo on the landing page of the website is great.
Before Cowboy Andy, the fair used to bring good entertainment to Jackson. Guess he's catering to his wife and kids.
Maybe Rankin County should start a fair. Look at all the sell out events at the Brandon Amphitheater and the recent move to Pearl for the real Wildlife Extravaganza which had a super attendance. No trucks stolen and no shootings and no phony Big Hat Gipson.
I can't imagine any entertainer or exhibit that would remotely tempt me to attend the fair or ANYTHING in Jackson. I don't even stop there for gas and it makes me so sad because I grew up there and dearly loved my city.
...Or the MadCo Board of Supes could hold a fair up at Paul Griffin Park and Drug Emporium. You could see all your friends from Holmes and Leake Counties, eat some ribs and exchange some gunfire.
Since Mississippi native’s are making waves on America’s Got Talent, Gipson should have them perform at the State Fair. People would love to support them.
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