fairs

  • The Mississippi State Fair – 10/2-14/2019 – Jackson- The Mississippi State Fair started in 1860 and is one of the South’s major fairs with 673,098 attending in 2010. The mile-long midway, free major entertainment, livestock shows, and 120,000 sq. ft. of exhibits are the main attractions.
  • Harrison County Fair – 10/17-20/2019- Gulfport – Activities will include 4-H livestock shows, horse shows, canning exhibits, bread making exhibits, arts and crafts exhibits, quilt making exhibits, and robotics exhibits. Other activities are the Antique Tractor Pulls and Restoration exhibits. 2019 Miss and Little Miss Harrison County pageant, contest & games for families and children of all ages, raffle drawings, live entertainment, midway carnival rides, petting zoo, pony rides, 2019 Harrison County Fair Rodeo, 2019 Rodeo Queen Pageant, 5D NBHA Barrel Race, herding dog demonstrations, cutest kid/cow contest, food/drink vendors, retail vendors, and great local Informational/hands on learning activities.
  • Neshoba County Fair – 7/26-8/2/2019 – Philadelphia-The Neshoba County Fair has grown from a two-day meeting of local farmers and their families to an eight day Giant House Party in over 600 cabins and over 200 RV campers. The traditions of the Fair continue today. Families still gather for reunions and friends, old and new, visit every summer as they have since 1889.
  • Jackson County Fair – 10/20-27/2019 – Pascagoula – The Jackson County Fair takes place traditionally during the 3rd week of October.  It is eight straight days of spinning rides, livestock exhibits, live entertainment, local vendors, and gumbo!
  • Hancock County Fair – 9/18-21/2019 – Kiln- This is the 6th annual Hancock County Fair!!!   A family affair with Live Entertainment, Midway Games and Rides, Arts and Craft Vendors, Rodeo for all ages, Livestock and Local Restaurants sharing their specialties as well as traditional fair food.Please check out the previous years photo galleries.