AgComm issued the following press release.
Senior American Day at the Mississippi State Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 14, inside the Coliseum. The doors will open at 8:00 a.m. This annual event is open to all ages, with activities especially geared toward senior citizens.
Award-winning artist Flo Rida will perform Thursday, October 15, in the Mississippi Coliseum. The concert will start at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for this event are $25 and can be purchased online at www.msstatefair.com or in person at the Coliseum Box Office. Fairgoers who purchase regular concert tickets will also receive free admission to the State Fair.
Scheduled Activities & Events for Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Wednesday, October 14, is Senior American Day at the Mississippi State Fair. This annual event will feature several vendors and information booths, a concert performance by award-winning artist Ronnie McDowell, all-new patriotic shows and entertainment, and more!
Ride Specials: Ride Wristband Day for $35 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Senior American Day – Mississippi Coliseum
- 8:00 a.m. – Stock Dog Trial – Equine Center
- 9:00 a.m. – 4-H Poultry Show – Barn 13
- 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Biscuit Booth – Midway
- 11:00 a.m. – Gates Open (Free admission until 1:00 p.m.)
- 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Mississippi State Fair Marketplace & Genuine MS Store
- 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Chainsaw Carving – Patriot Village
- 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. –Petting Zoo – Patriot Village
- 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m. – Flying Fools High Dive Show – Patriot Village
- 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – Royal Legacy Circus – Kid Zone
- 1:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. – Fetch N Fish – Patriot Village
- 1:00 p.m. – Paid Admission Begins
- 1:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. – Pig Races – Patriot Village
- 2:00 p.m. – Rides Open
- 2:00 p.m. – Open Poultry Show – Barn 13
- 7:00 p.m. – Taste of Dixie National Rodeo – Patriot Village
- 9:00 p.m. – Gates Close
Scheduled Activities & Events for Thursday, October 15, 2026
Ride Specials: $2 Rides from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- 9:00 a.m. – 4-H Rabbit Show – Barn 13
- 11:00 a.m. – Gates Open (Free admission until 1:00 p.m.)
- 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Mississippi State Fair Marketplace & Genuine MS Store
- 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Chainsaw Carving – Patriot Village
- 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Petting Zoo – Patriot Village
- 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m. – Flying Fools High Dive Show – Patriot Village
- 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – Royal Legacy Circus – Kid Zone
- 1:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. – Fetch N Fish – Patriot Village
- 1:00 p.m. – Paid Admission Begins
- 1:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. – Pig Races – Patriot Village
- 2:00 p.m. – Rides Open
- 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Biscuit Booth – Midway
- 5:00 p.m. – Junior Market Hog Show – Swine Barn
- 7:00 p.m. – Flo Rida Concert
- 7:00 p.m. – Taste of Dixie National Rodeo – Patriot Village
- 9:00 p.m. – Gates Close
Know Before You Go:
- Gate admission is $10 per person, parking is free. Children ages 5 and under will be admitted free of charge. The public can purchase admission tickets, concert tickets and ride wristbands online at www.msstatefair.com, or purchase admission and concert tickets in-person at the Coliseum Box Office.
- Fair admission is free every weekday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the exception of Columbus Day.
- Sunday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until close and all day Friday and Saturday, any guest under the age of 18 seeking admission to the Fairgrounds must be accompanied by an adult (21 or older). Any guest may be asked to show official proof of age. Guests are encouraged to bring identification.
- When entering the Midway, all guests will proceed through one of several security points utilizing a metal detector, and/or be subject to magnetic wanding.
- All bags are subject to search.
- No outside food or beverage allowed.
- No marketing, soliciting, political or vending items allowed unless and as authorized under Fairground regulations.
- No animals (other than service animals or as authorized by Fair management for Fair activities), banners, fireworks/explosives of laser pointers allowed.
- Jefferson Street will be closed between Pearl Street and Amite Street. Greymont Street will be open for Fair traffic only.
***NEW*** Brisket Biscuit & Discounts on the Midway to Honor Veterans and Military
Throughout the duration of the Fair, veterans and active-duty military members presenting a valid military ID when entering the gates will receive a special armband to show at the Biscuit Booth for a complimentary Brisket Biscuit, thanks to the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) and the Mississippi Beef Council. The Brisket Biscuit will be available at the Biscuit Booth Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Veterans and active-duty military members are also eligible to receive discounts from participating vendors on the Midway. Fairgoers can purchase a Brisket Biscuit at the Beef Barn during Biscuit Booth hours.
The 167th Mississippi State Fair, which runs October 8-18, is wrapping the Mississippi State Fair once again in red, white and blue with this year’s theme, Let Freedom Ring! Admission is free every weekday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the exception of Columbus Day. Find the complete schedule of fair events at www.msstatefair.com. For additional information and updates, follow the Mississippi State Fair on Facebook, Instagram and X.
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