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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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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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Mississippi State Fair attendance is down again. See just how far it has fallen

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 ...
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Mississippi State Fair tightens security with clear bag policy, age restrictions, and mask ban

WERE INVOLVED. THE SHERIFF SAYS THE FIGHT AGAINST NARCOTICS IS FAR FROM OVER. THE MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR KICKS OFF THIS THURSDAY - AND THIS YEAR, FAIRGOERS WILL NOTICE NEW SECURITY POLICIES. FAIR ...
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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 ...