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The Mississippi State Fair marks 166 years with Oct. 2 opening. What to know before you go

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 ...
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Mississippi State Fair boosts metro economy with millions in spending

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.
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Nearly 500,000 attend 2025 Mississippi State Fair

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 ...
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The Mississippi State Fair Biscuit Booth brings five decades of beloved tradition

The Biscuit Booth is a beloved tradition at the Mississippi State Fair, offering free buttermilk biscuits with syrup. Established in the 1970s, the booth has served generations of Mississippians and ...
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Mississippi State Fair attendance is down again. See just how far it has fallen

Mississippi's 166th State Fair ended Monday, Oct. 13 with an overall estimated attendance of fewer than 500,000 according to Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson. There ...