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2009
Fun Guide - Download Guide in pdf format.
Commissioner Lester Spell, Jr., DVM
Welcomes you to the
2009 Mississippi State Fair
Gates open on Wednesday, October 7 at 5 pm.
Sneak-A-Peak with unlimited rides from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. for one low price of $25.00
and a special
gate
admission price of $5.00 . Children under 6 get in Free. Parking is $5.00.
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Weekday Admission Special |
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Free admission and parking to the fair on weekdays from 11 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Enjoy simple
treats to munch on.
It's the perfect time for some good ol' fair food.
Trustmark Advance Gate Admission Tickets
| Starting September 1, you can purchase six regular tickets for $18.00, a $30.00 value, available at all Trustmark full-service offices throughout the State and the Coliseum Box Office until 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7. |
Regular Admission
| Adults & Children 6 & Over |
$ 5.00 |
| Children under 6 |
FREE |
| Car parking |
$ 5.00 |
| Bus parking |
$10.00 |
| Bus load per person |
$ 4.00 |
(Admission tickets printed courtesy of Trustmark National Bank)
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Kids - See the State Fair for FREE!!!
| As we celebrate 150 years of the Mississippi State Fair, we would like to offer the children of Mississippi an opportunity to come to the fair for free! Children age 12 and under can download our "150th Mississippi State Fair Coloring page."
Those children who color this picture and bring it to the gates on Wednesday, October 7 and Tuesday, October 13 will get into the fair for FREE!!
That's a $5.00 value! So kids, get those crayons out and we'll see you at the Mississippi State Fair!!
**Download State Fair Coloring Page ** |
Ride Tickets
4 Coupons |
$5.00 |
22 Coupons |
$25.00 |
55 Coupons |
$60.00 |
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North American Midway Entertainment Office
c/o The Mississippi State Fair
1207 Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 978-0866
Sneak-a-Peak
Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m., pay one price of $25.00 for unlimited rides.
Regular fair admission required.
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Ride-A-Thon
| Friday, Oct. 9 and Friday, Oct. 16, from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m., pay one price of $20.00 for unlimited rides.
Regular fair admission required.
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Ride Survivor
Monday, Oct. 12 from 12 noon until 10 p.m., pay one price of $25.00 for unlimited rides.
Regular fair admission required.
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Last Blast
Sunday, October 18 is your last chance to ride all the rides you want for the low, low price of $25.00 from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Regular fair admission required. |
Family Night Ride Specials
Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 13 and 14, Great nights for the family to enjoy some of their favorite fair food and rides. You can ride all the rides you want for $25.00 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Regular fair admission required. Rides not included in any specials: Sky Ride, Giant Slide. |
Kids Day
Friday, Oct. 9 and Friday Oct. 16. from 12 noon until 6 p.m. ride for 1 less coupon. Regular fair admission required. |
24 - Hour ATM
| 24-hour ATM cash machines will be located on the midway. |
Parking
$5.00 per automobile
Monday through Friday until 1:00 p.m. FREE
A bus load of fair-goers - $4.00 per person - $10 parking |
Comcast Presents Circus Maximus
These "best of the best" performers will entertain you with grand illusions, animal acts, and crazy clowns. Check daily Shows for times. |
State Fair Talent Booked By
Jayson Promotions
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Carnival Produced by
North American
Midway Entertainment
Jackson, MS
Competitive Exhibits
The Mississippi State Fair is currently accepting entries for
2009 Competitive Exhibits.
| Fine Art |
Cattle |
Youth Talent |
| Student Art |
Sheep |
Food Preservation |
| Arts & Crafts |
Dairy Goat |
Floral |
| Mule Pull |
Stockdog Trials |
4-H Exhibit Judging |
| Pretty Cow |
4-H Dairy Sweetheart |
Meat Goat Princess |
| Herdsmen’s |
Dairy Cattle |
Open Swine |
| 4-H Public Speaking |
4-H Fashion Revue |
4-H Showcase Talent |
| Voc. & Tech. Education |
Horse Pull |
Honey |
2009 State Fair at a Click
(Click on any link below for details)
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Gate Opens |
Rides Start |
Gate Closes |
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Wednesday, October 7 |
5:00 p.m. |
5:00 p.m. |
11:00 p.m. |
Thursday, October 8 |
11:00 a.m. |
12:00 Noon |
10:00 p.m. |
Friday, October 9 |
11:00 a.m. |
12:00 Noon |
1:00 a.m. |
Saturday, October 10 |
9:00 a.m. |
10:00 a.m. |
12:00 midnight |
Sunday, October 11 |
10:00 a.m. |
12:00 Noon |
10:00 p.m. |
Monday, October 12 |
11:00 a.m. |
12:00 Noon |
11:00 p.m. |
Tuesday, October 13 |
11:00 a.m. |
2:00 p.m. |
11:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, October 14 |
11:00 a.m. |
2:00 p.m. |
11:00 p.m. |
Thursday, October 15 |
11:00 a.m. |
2:00 p.m. |
10:00 p.m. |
Friday, October 16 |
11:00 a.m. |
12:00 Noon |
1:00 a.m. |
Saturday, October 17 |
9:00 a.m. |
10:00 a.m. |
12:00 midnight |
Sunday, October 18 |
10:00 a.m. |
12:00 Noon |
10:00 p.m. |
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Ground Conveniences
Rest Rooms |
Throughout the fairgrounds with handicap accessibility. |
Rest Areas |
Throughout the fairgrounds. |
First Aid Station |
Located in front of the Circus Maximus Tent. |
Lost and Found |
Operated by the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department. Located in front of the Circus Maximus Tent. |
ATM Machines |
Located in front of the Circus Maximus Tent. |
Post Office |
Located in front of the Circus Maximus Tent. |
Hand Washing Stations |
Conveniently located throughout the fairgrounds. |
General Store |
Located on the Midway at Gate 1. |
Information Tent |
Located on the Midway at Gate 1 next to the General Store. |
2009 Budweiser Main Stage Entertainment
Entertainment will be held in the Coliseum on the Budweiser Main stage. Each show begins at 7:30 p.m. All shows require a $5.00 ticket which can be purchased in advance at the Coliseum Box Office, all Ticket Master Outlets, and Be-Bop Record Shop. They can also be purchased by phone - (601) 355-5252, service charges may apply. In addition, regular fair admission is required. |
| Wednesday, Oct. 7 |
Saving Abel and Tabby Porter |
| Thursday, Oct. 8 |
Styx |
| Friday, Oct. 9 |
Craig Morgan |
| Wednesday, Oct. 14 |
Eric Benet |
| Thursday, Oct. 15 |
Billy Currington |
| Friday, Oct. 16 |
Creedence Clearwater Revisited |
150th Mississippi State Fair Memorabilia Room
Come in and enjoy reminiscing about the Mississippi State Fairs from the past. The Mississippi State Fair will have a display showing photos from past fairs along with some other memorabilia. This will be located inside the Mississippi Trade Mart Building. |
Mr. Legs Contest
Do you have tan, hairy, or good looking legs?? Well here is your chance to show them off. The Mississippi State Fair will host the first "Mr. Leg" Contest at the 2009 State Fair. Categories will include: Longest Legs, Skinniest Legs, Shortest Legs, Hairiest Legs, and "Mr. Legs Champ". Saturday, October 17 at 3:00 p.m. This will be located on the State in front of the Mississippi Trade Mart Building. To sign up for this contest or to get more information, please call the Mississippi State Fair Office at 601.961.4000. Download entry form. |
Beard Growing Contest
Men from all over the State of Mississipi will have the opportunity to sport their whiskers! The Mississippi State Fair will be having their 1st Beard Growing Contest at the 2009 Mississippi State Fair Saturday, October 17 at 5:00 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Longest Beard, Best Groomed, Most Unique Beard, and Best Beard with a Costume. To sign up for this contest or to get more information, please call the Mississippi State Fair Office at (601) 961-4000. Download entry form. |
Mother/Daughter Contest
Does everyone say that you look just like your mom? You should enter the very first Mississippi State Fair Mother/Daughter Look-Alike Contest to be held Sunday October 11 at 3:00 p.m. This will be held on the Stage in front of the Mississippi Trade Mart Building. Prizes awarded. To sign up for this contest or to get more information, please call the Mississippi State Fair Office at (601) 961-4000. Download entry form. |
FFA Children's Barnyard
Open Daily 10:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
Senior American Day 2009
Trustmark's annual salute to seniors is back and better than ever. Live Show at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, October 14 in the Coliseum. Our show stars one of the most recognizable faces in America, nationally known musician and television star Guy Hovis. Be treated to an all-star lineup of entertainment including The Diamonds. Raphael Semmes and MS Mississippi Anna Tadlock will be with us, so don't miss this exciting day!
Show admission, fair admission, and parking are free for those 50 years and older. |
9 a.m. |
The Coliseum doors will open. Visit exhibit booths located throughout the lobby. |
10 a.m |
Flu shots will be administered by the Mississippi State Health Department if the vaccine is available. |
For more information, please contact Mary Ann Elliot by dialing (601) 208-6525 or email melliot@trustmark.com.
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State Fair Youth Talent
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Oct. 9, 10, and 11 in the Trade Mart. The finest youth talent will be freatured at the Mississippi State Fair Talent Contest. There will be grand prizes like 3-day paid trip to New Walt Disney World and 3-day paid trip to New York City for a meeting with a New York talent representative. For more information go to www.ActorsPlayHouse.net, or call (601) 664-9030. |
Fetch 'N' Fish Tub
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The Fetch 'N' Fish Tub offers a dog show that is out of this world. The Labs perform dynamic retrieval acts by jumping from the Triton aluminum boat into the water. Shows daily. |
MS Trade Mart
Open daily untll 10 p.m. See the State Fair Talent Contest, Antique car show, State Fair Cheerleading/Dance Competition, vendors, exhibits, and many other products and demonstrations.
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Lunch at the State Fair
Free admission to the fair any weekday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Enjoy simple treats to munch on as you stroll along the midway or a scrumptious lunch. |
Directions to the State Fair
Take exit 96-B - High Street from Interstate 55.
At the 2nd traffic light take a left and you are at the fairgrounds!! |
Printable Layout of the State Fair
Click here to view a map in pdf form. You can also come by or call the Coliseum Office at 961-4000, and we can send you one, or you can stop by the Information Tent located on the Midway at the Gate 1 entrance to pick up a State Fair Brochure. The brochure has a state fair map in it! |
Special Attractions
Farm Bureau Petting Zoo
Comcast presents Circus Maximus
FFA Children’s Barnyard
Pony Rides
Antique Car Show |
Stockdog Trials
Top quality stockdogs compete for the championship in driving cattle and sheep. Tuesday and Wednesday, October 13 and 14 at 9 a.m. and Tuesday October 13 at 6 p.m. in the Kirk Fordice Equine Center. |
Antique & Classic Car Show
Open daily in the Mississippi Trade Mart. See antique and classic cars all polished to perfection - FREE. For details contact Jerry Hardin, (601) 969-0362. Also, antique engines and tractors will be on display. |
4-H and FFA Livestock Shows
Mississippi youth compete for top honors showcasing the best in livestock and agriculture. See the best in market and dairy cattle, sheep and swine shows, the Mississippi Lamb Sweetheart and 4-H Dairy Sweetheart Pageants. For a complete listing of all youth activities see daily shows for time and location. |
Cloggers
Horse and Mule Pulls
| Horses and Mules pull several times their weight in this exciting competition for the MS State Championship on Saturday, October 17 at 12 Noon. Free admission. Kirk Fordice Equine facility. |
Biscuit Making Booth
Stop by and enjoy a free old-fashioned southern-style biscuit and syrup. Employees of the Department of Agriculture and Commerce bake the fluffy biscuits and supervise the making of old-fashioned molasses at a genuine cane mill. |
Cheerleading and Dance Competition
Deep South Cheer and Dance and the Mississippi State Fair have teamed up for our third Mississippi State Fair Cheerleading and Dance Team Championships!Join up Sunday, October 18 for an exciting day featuring some of the best teams from all around our region. Visit www.deepsouthcheer.com for more information.
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Farm Bureau Petting Zoo
Children meet exotic baby animals face to face including goats, zebras, camels and pigs. Open daily on the midway. |
Mississippi State Fair Pageant
The Mississippi State Fair Pageant Committee is pleased to introduce the 3rd Annual Mississippi State Fair Pageant. This special event will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009, in the Mississippi Trade Mart. Deadline for all entries is Monday, September 28, 2009. Prizes range from trophies to scholarships. Click here for additional information and application or contact Amanda Alman, Pageant Coordinator, at (601) 946-4271 or msfairpageant.org. |
NASCAR
| Race fans, this is your opportunity for a fun-filled experience in the world of Nascar racing on a mini raceway. |
4-H Day at the State Fair
| Saturday, October 17. Exhibits on Display. Fashion Revue and Public Speaking. To assist youth in their personal development and character growth in honesty, integrity, responsibility, creativity, citizenship, and leadership skills. Located in the Trade Mart. |
Daily Shows & Times
Wednesday, October 7
5 p.m. |
2008 MS State Fair opens at Jefferson Street Gate |
5 p.m. - 11 p.m. |
Petting Zoo – Midway – Free |
5 p.m. - 11 p.m. |
Children's Barnyard – Midway – Free |
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
Fetch 'N' Fish – Midway – Free |
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
Clogging –Trade Mart – Free |
5 p.m. - 11 p.m. |
Sneak-a-Peak - $25 |
6:30 & 8:30 p.m. |
Circus Maximus – Midway – Free |
7:30 p.m. |
Saving Abel / Taddy Porter - Coliseum |
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Thursday, October 8
11 a.m. |
Gates Open |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Petting Zoo – Midway – Free |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Children's Barnyard – Midway – Free |
12, 6 & 8 p.m. |
Circus Maximus – Midway – Free |
12:30, 6 & 8 p.m. |
Fetch 'N' Fish – Midway – Free |
1 - 6 p.m. |
Stall and Pen Assignments for early arriving Lambs, Steers, and Breeding Cattle |
2 p.m. |
Rides open |
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
Clogging –Trade Mart – Free |
7:30 p.m. |
Styx - Coliseum |
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Friday, October 9
| 8 a.m. - 12 Noon |
Stall & Pen assignments for Lambs, Steers, Beef Breeding Cattle |
| 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Process Beef Breeding Entries (Livestock Office) |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Petting Zoo – Midway – Free |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Children's Barnyard – Midway – Free |
| 11 a.m. |
Gates Open |
| 12 Noon |
Rides Open |
| 12 Noon |
Deadline for arrival of Junior Lambs, Steers & Beef Breeding Cattle |
12, 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. |
Circus Maximus – Midway – Free |
12:30, 6 & 8 p.m. |
Fetch 'N' Fish – Midway – Free |
| 1 - 3 p.m. |
Weigh & Process Steers - Barn 11 |
| 1 - 4 p.m. |
Weigh & Process Market Lambs (Enter for Outstanding Shepherd Award) |
| 3 - 4 p.m. |
Weigh & Process Commercial Heifers - Barn 11 |
| 4 p.m. |
Deadline for CORRECTIONS in Lamb Showmanship Entries |
| 5 p.m. |
Deadline for CORRECTIONS in Beef Showmanship Entries |
| 5 p.m. |
MS Simmental/Simbrah Open Show - Judging Arena |
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
Clogging –Trade Mart – Free |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Craig Morgan - Coliseum |
| 10 pm - 1am |
Ride-a-Thon $20 |
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Saturday, October 10
| 7 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. |
Check in teams for State Sr. 4-H & FFA Livestock Judging Contest-Kirk Fordice Equine Center |
| 8 a.m. |
State Sr. 4-H & FFA Livestock Judging Contest-Kirk Fordice Equine Center |
| 9 a.m. |
Gates Open |
| 10 a.m. |
Rides Open |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Petting Zoo – Midway – Free |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Children's Barnyard – Midway – Free |
| 11, 2, 6:30 & 8:30 |
Circus Maximus – Midway – Free |
12:30, 6 & 8 p.m. |
Fetch 'N' Fish – Midway – Free |
| 2 p.m. |
Junior Market Lamb Show - Judging Arena - Free - Lambs released after show |
| 2 p.m. |
FFA Awards - Sales Arena |
| 3 p.m. |
Slick Sheared Steer Shows - Barn 11 - Steers Released after showing - Free |
| 3 p.m. |
1st Mother/Daughter Look-Alike Contest - Stage in front of Trade Mart Building. |
| 3 - 9 p.m. |
Clogging - Trade Mart - Free |
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Sunday, October 11
| 8 a.m. |
Arrival of Junior & Open Market Swine |
| 9 a.m. |
Devotional Service - Sales Arena |
| 10 a.m. |
Junior Cattlemen’s Assn. Meeting - Sales Arena |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Gates Open |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Petting Zoo – Midway – Free |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Children's Barnyard – Midway – Free |
| 12 Noon |
Rides Open |
| 12 Noon |
Deadline for Arrival of Junior and Open Market Swine |
12:30, 6 & 8 p.m. |
Fetch 'N' Fish – Midway – Free |
| 1, 3, 6 & 8:30 p.m. |
Circus Maximus – Midway – Free |
| 1 p.m. |
Beef Showmanship - Judging Arena |
| 1 - 4 p.m. |
Weigh & Process Junior and Open Market Swine |
| 4 p.m. |
Deadline for CORRECTIONS in Swine Showmanship entries |
| 4 - 6 p.m. |
Clogging - Trade Mart - Free |
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Monday, October 12
| 8:30 a.m. |
Junior Beef Breeding Show Judging Arena- Free
(Commercial Heifers followed by Registered Breeds) (Cattle released after showing) |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Petting Zoo – Midway – Free |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Children's Barnyard – Midway – Free |
| 11 ap.m. |
Gates Open |
| 12 noon - 10 p.m. |
Ride Survivor - $25 All Rides |
12 Noon |
Rides Open |
| 12, 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. |
Circus Maximus – Midway – Free |
12:30, 6 & 8 p.m. |
Fetch 'N' Fish – Midway – Free |
| 1 p.m. |
Open Market Swine Show- Swine Arena - Barn 7 - Free |
| 1:15 p.m. |
Junior Market Hog Show- Swine Arena - Barn 7 - Free |
| 4 p.m. |
Release All Swine |
| 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
Clogging - Trade Mart - Free |
Tuesday, October 13
| 9 a.m. |
Stockdog Trials - Equine Center |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Petting Zoo – Midway – Free |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Children's Barnyard – Midway – Free |
| 10:30 am |
MS State Fair Celebrity Beef Cookout Contest - outside the Livestock Judging Arena |
| 11 a.m. |
Gates Open |
12 Noon |
Rides Open - 'till 11 p.m. |
| 12, 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. |
Circus Maximus – Midway – Free |
| 4 - 11 p.m. |
Family Night - $25 All Rides |
| 6 p.m. |
Stockdog Trials - Equine Center |
12:30, 6 & 8 p.m. |
Fetch 'N' Fish – Midway – Free |
| 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
Clogging - Trade Mart - Free |
Wednesday, October 14
| 9 a.m. |
Stockdog Trails- Equine Center |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Petting Zoo – Midway – Free |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Children's Barnyard – Midway – Free |
| 11 a.m. |
Gates Open |
| 12, 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. |
Circus Maximus – Midway – Free |
12:30, 6 & 8 p.m. |
Fetch 'N' Fish – Midway – Free |
2 p.m. |
Rides Open |
| 4 - 11 p.m. |
Family Night - $25 All Rides |
| 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
Clogging - Trade Mart - Free |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Eric Benet - Coliseum |
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Thursday, October 15
| 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Process Dairy Cattle Entries |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Petting Zoo – Midway – Free |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Children's Barnyard – Midway – Free |
| 11 a.m. |
Gates Open |
| 12, 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. |
Circus Maximus – Midway – Free |
12:30, 6 & 8 p.m. |
Fetch 'N' Fish – Midway – Free |
| 1 p.m. |
Deadline for arrival of Junior & Senior Dairy Cattle |
2 p.m. |
Rides Open |
| 2 - 4 p.m. |
Weigh Commercial Dairy Heifers |
| 4 p.m. |
Jr. Dairy Quiz Bowl |
| 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
Clogging - Trade Mart - Free |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Billy Currington - Coliseum |
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Friday, October 16
| 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
Process Dairy Goat entries |
| 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. |
Weigh and process Junior Commercial Meat Goat Does |
| 9 a.m. |
Open Dairy Show – Judging Arena - Free |
| 9 a.m. |
Arrival of 4-H/FFA Dairy & Meat Goats |
| 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Weigh and process Junior Market Goats |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Petting Zoo – Midway – Free |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Children's Barnyard – Midway – Free |
| 10 a.m. |
Deadline for CORRECTIONS in Diary Goat Showmanship Entries |
| 10 a.m. |
4-H Dairy Sweetheart Contest & 4-H Market Goat Princess Contests - Expo Center |
| 11 a.m. |
Gates Open |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Deadline for CORRECTIONS in Goat (Market and Meat Goat Does) Showmanship entries |
| 12 Noon |
Rides Open |
12 Noon - 6pm |
Kids Day - 1 Less Coupon |
| 12, 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. |
Circus Maximus – Midway – Free |
12:30, 6 & 8 p.m. |
Fetch 'N' Fish – Midway – Free |
| 1 p.m. |
4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Show - Barn 8 - Showmanship followed by Senior Does & Junior Does |
| 1 p.m. |
Jersey Futurity – Judging Arena |
| 1 p.m. |
Deadline for arrival of Junior Market Goats |
| 1 p.m. |
Deadline for CORRECTIONS in Dairy Cattle Showmanship entries |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Holstein Futurity – Judging Arena |
| 2 p.m. |
Goat Goat Showmanship (Market Goats and Commercial Meat Goat Does) - Barn 7 |
| 5 p.m. |
Goat Quiz Bowl |
| 5 p.m. |
Deadline for arrival of Junior Market Goats |
| 5 p.m. |
Market Goat Judging Contest |
| 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
Clogging - Trade Mart - Free |
| 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. |
Circus Maximus – Midway – Free |
| 7 p.m. |
Special Dairy Classes – Judging Arena |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Creedence Clearwater Revisited - Coliseum |
| 8 p.m. |
Arrival of Open Dairy & Meat Goats |
10 p.m. - 1 a.m. |
Ride-a-Thon $20 |
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Saturday, October 17
| 8:30 a.m. |
Junior Dairy Cattle Show - Judging Arena (Showmanship followed by the Purebred Show & Commercial Dairy Heifer Show) |
| 9 a.m. |
MGA Open and Youth Dairy Goat Show – Judging Arena |
| 9 a.m. |
Jr Market Goat Show - Barn 7 MGA Youth Breeding Doe Show |
| 9 a.m. |
MGA Open Dairy Goat Show - Barn 8 |
| 9 a.m. |
Horse & Mule Pull Weigh-In - Barn 11 |
| 9 a.m. |
Gates Open |
10 a.m. |
Rides Open |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Petting Zoo – Midway – Free |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Children's Barnyard – Midway – Free |
| 12 Noon |
Mule Pull followed by Horse Pull - Kirk Fordice Equine Center |
12:30, 6 & 8 p.m. |
Fetch 'N' Fish – Midway – Free |
| 1, 3, 6 & 8:30 p.m. |
Circus Maximus – Midway – Free |
| 3 p.m. |
Mr. Legs Contest - Stage in front of Trade Mart Building |
| 4 p.m. |
Release all Dairy Cattle |
| 5 p.m. |
1st Beard Growing Contest |
| 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
Clogging - Trade Mart - Free |
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Sunday, October 18
| 9 a.m. |
MGA Open Dairy Goat Show – Barn 8, released after showing |
| 10 a.m. |
Gates Open |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Petting Zoo – Midway – Free |
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Children's Barnyard – Midway – Free |
12 Noon |
Rides Open |
12:30, 6 & 8 p.m. |
Fetch 'N' Fish – Midway – Free |
| 1, 3, 6 & 8:30 p.m. |
Circus Maximus – Midway – Free |
4 pm - 10 pm |
Last Blast $25 |
| 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
Clogging - Trade Mart - Free |
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Commissioner Spell's Welcome
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In Memory of Robert N. Stockett, Sr.
The 2009 Mississippi State Fair is dedicated to the memory of
Robert N. Stockett, Sr., who passed away on March 28, 2009.
Mr. Stockett served as a member of the Jackson Fair Board from 1932-1946 and as a member of the Mississippi State Fair Commission from 1946-1998. During these 66 years that Mr. Stockett served as a member of these boards, he dedicated much of his personal time to securing funds for improving and enlarging facilities on the fairgrounds. His leadership and dedicated efforts helped make possible the present day fairground facilities that host 252 events with approximately 2 million visitors each year.
On behalf of the Mississippi Fair Commission and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, I would like to welcome you to the 150th Mississippi State Fair. There will be many opportunities for you and your family to have a great time at this 12-day event.
As in previous years, there are great rides on the midway, wonderful exhibits in the Trade Mart, a huge variety of food vendors with great food, Circus Maximus, the petting zoo, and great shows in the Coliseum. Don't forget the Biscuit Booth, the statewide 4-H and FFA livestock shows with outstanding animals, and the horse and mule pulls. If you need directions or need any type of information, go to the quest information booth on the west side of the grounds near gate one.
I look forward to seeing you on the midway!
Lester Spell, Jr., D.V.M.
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce
Fair Commission Chairman |
As executive director of the Mississippi State Fairgrounds, I would like to welcome you to the Mississippi State Fair. As a celebration of our 150th year, you might enjoy visiting the Trade Mart to see Fair memorabilia, which celebrates this event.
Our state fair is the largest and most popular event held in the state of Mississippi. With 23 years of fair management experience, I have learned that your comments and input are important, so please know that your comments are always welcome.
Billy Orr
Executive Director
Mississippi Fair Commission |
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