Friday, June 6, 2025

Check Out the Mississippi State Fair

Ag Commish Andrew Gipson issued the following statement yesterday.

Today, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced new details at a press conference ahead of the 166th Mississippi State Fair, which will be held October 2-13, 2025, at the Mississippi Fairgrounds in Jackson.

Commissioner Gipson was joined by Michael Lasseter, Director of the Mississippi State Fairgrounds; Azia Smith, Area Director for Joni and Friends Mississippi; Miss Rodeo Mississippi Sierra Greene; and Junior Miss Dixie National Shelby Kate Taylor.

“We’re excited to announce that tickets for this year’s State Fair are officially on sale,” said Commissioner Gipson. “If you purchase general admission tickets through 10:00 a.m. tomorrow morning – you’ll receive them half price. So, don’t wait, get your tickets now!”

Fairgoers are encouraged to take advantage of a variety of ticket specials. The special 24-hour promotion currently offers general admission tickets at a discounted price of $5. Following the current ticket special, pre-sale tickets purchased through Thursday, October 2, will be $8 per person. After October 2, all general admission tickets will be $10 per person online and at the gate. There are no parking fees this year. Tickets can be purchased at 
www.msstatefair.com.

Commissioner Gipson announced musical artists Montell Jordan and All-4-One, Cory Asbury, Ronnie McDowell and Maddie & Tae with Tayler Holder will all perform in the Mississippi Coliseum during the 2025 Mississippi State Fair. Concert tickets are available for purchase now at 
www.ticketmaster.com or www.msstatefair.com. Admission to the fair is included with the purchase of a concert ticket.

Fairgoers can expect over 70 carnival rides and more than 100 food vendors, including the famous Biscuit Booth where Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce employees make from scratch and pass out fresh, complimentary buttermilk biscuits. Also, the annual State Fair will once again host 4-H and FFA livestock shows, the Taste of the Dixie National Rodeo, State Fair Marketplace Expo, Tri-State Rodeo, Zerbini Family Circus, petting zoo, pig races and more. In addition to all the usual fan-favorites, several exciting new attractions have been added to this year’s fair. 

“We’ve put together a top-tier entertainment lineup this year, along with all the classic rides and attractions that fairgoers know and love,” continued Commissioner Gipson. “But we’ve also got several all-new events that we’re excited to introduce.”

For the first time, the Miss Rodeo Mississippi and Miss Dixie National pageants will be held during the Mississippi State Fair on Sunday, October 5. Contestants from all over the Southeast will compete in the categories of horsemanship, personal interview, written test, impromptu questions, modeling and public speaking. The horsemanship competition will take place in the Taste of the Dixie National Rodeo arena. The style show and coronation will take place inside the Coliseum. These events will be open to the public. 

Also new this year is the X Riders Motocross event scheduled for Saturday, October 11. This multi-sport event includes riders performing freestyle tricks on their motocross bikes. “We’ve really got something for everyone this year – from livestock shows and the Taste of the Dixie National Rodeo to a brand-new motocross show,” said Commissioner Gipson. “And something we’re very proud to offer for the first time in State Fair history is a special day specifically designed to meet the needs of our disabled community.”

In partnership with Joni and Friends Mississippi, the State Fairgrounds will host Disability Friendly Day on Tuesday, October 7. Individuals and families impacted by disabilities can enjoy a specially designed experience at the Mississippi State Fair. This event will include sensory tents for calm and quiet breaks; wheelchair-accessible restrooms and routes throughout the grounds; inclusive activities and entertainment; classic State Fair favorites adapted for accessibility; and a Resource Carnival which provides a fun environment to learn about the many resources that are available to those who live with disabilities. Disability Friendly Day is free of charge for families and individuals impacted by disabilities. Advance registration is required to obtain tickets.

To view the press conference in its entirety, visit 
https://youtu.be/0dySVsinomw. For tickets, events and additional information, visit www.msstatefair.com and follow the Mississippi State Fair on Facebook, Instagram and X. 


9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Commish to everyone--This is how we do it

Anonymous said...

Reminder: Commish blocks award winning turkey leg vendors from selling them because he has a deal with certain vendors to only allow a very few turkey leg sellers. This keeps the price inflated.

Anonymous said...

yawn....

Anonymous said...

@3:34 It would be so “Misssissippi” for a State Fair Turkey Leg Price Fixing/Corruption scandal to take down THE HAT! Someone call Shad!

Anonymous said...

I will never attend a State Fair, stumble across all the huge electric lines across hot asphalt, smell greasy food frying, hear carnies barking nor smell them smoking. I will not risk my life to go downtown in Jackson and be among crowds in a possible pigeon shoot.

Anonymous said...

Grifters gonna grift.

Anonymous said...

The best Fair to take your Kids to is the Yazoo County Fair!

Anonymous said...

I know you are trying to do your best, Ange, but we can’t have nice things anymore.

Anonymous said...

When is seniors' day? We like to go early in the morning, walk around the exhibits, collect all the freebies they give away, eat a free biscuit, buy some honey, eat a huge sausage, onion and pepper dog and drink a beer for lunch in a tent while people-watching. One thing we'll never do again is listen to the Commish "sing" or get on one of those rides.


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