Every October, the Mississippi State Fair transforms Jackson into a food lover's paradise where over 100 vendors serve up everything from traditional Southern comfort food to wild new creations that ...

The 2025 Mississippi State Fair has been deemed a success.This year's fair, promoted as "The Great American Mississippi State Fair," drew nearly half a million visitors, with no significant security ...

ARE SPENT. >> IN 2024. A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ATTENDED THE MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR. THE MIDWAY WAS FILLED WITH MORE THAN 500,000 VISITORS. >> YOU BRING A HALF A MILLION PEOPLE OR MORE TO THIS AREA.

The 166th Mississippi State Fair in Jackson features over 60 carnival rides and more than 100 food vendors. Daily attractions include a petting zoo, the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, pig races, and ...

This article has been updated to correct an inaccuracy. The 166th Mississippi State Fair is just around the corner, and this year promises an extra special celebration of the beloved American ...

The 166th Mississippi State Fair saw an estimated attendance of just under 500,000 people. Attendance has been mainly on a downward trend since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with this year's numbers ...