State Fairs & County Fairs in Mississippi

Major Fairs and Festivals in Mississippi Mississippi State Fair – Jackson A historic, statewide fair held every October at the Mississippi Fairgrounds, featuring rides, concerts, livestock shows, food vendors, and family attractions since 1858. Location: Jackson Neshoba County Fair – Philadelphia Known as "Mississippi’s Giant Houseparty," this week-long fair features horse racing, political speeches, concerts, carnival rides, and unique fair cabins. Location: Philadelphia Union County Fair – New Albany Annual fair with livestock shows, carnival rides, rodeo, pageants, and family entertainment. Location: New Albany Central Mississippi Fair – Kosciusko Historic fair featuring livestock, rides, contests, and live music. Location: Kosciusko South Mississippi Fair – Laurel One of the state’s largest fairs, offering rides, livestock shows, food, and entertainment. Location: Laurel Mississippi Coast Coliseum Summer Fair – Biloxi Major Gulf Coast fair with rides, games, food, and live entertainment at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Location: Biloxi Madison County Fair – Canton Traditional county fair with livestock, rides, food, and family activities. Location: Canton MS-AL-TN Spring Fling – Corinth Regional spring fair and expo with rides, livestock, and entertainment. Location: Corinth Benton County Fair – Ashland Annual county fair with traditional rides, livestock, and local entertainment. Location: Ashland Copiah County Fair – Gallman Long-running county fair featuring livestock, rides, and community events. Location: Gallman Marshall County Fair Association – Holly Springs County fair with agricultural exhibits, rides, and local music. Location: Holly Springs Queen City Fair – Meridian Annual fair with rides, games, and entertainment for all ages. Location: Meridian North Mississippi State Fair and Agri Expo – Verona Features agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, rides, and family fun. Location: Verona Yazoo County Fair – Yazoo City Mississippi’s longest-running county fair, with rides, games, and exhibits. Location: Yazoo City Signature Mississippi Festivals Double Decker Arts Festival – Oxford Two-day celebration of music, food, and arts on Oxford’s historic square. Location: Oxford Tupelo Elvis Festival – Tupelo Annual tribute to Elvis Presley, with concerts, competitions, and a 5K run. Location: Tupelo Juke Joint Festival – Clarksdale Celebration of blues music with over 100 performances, arts, and food. Location: Clarksdale World Catfish Festival – Belzoni Festival honoring Mississippi’s catfish industry, with food, music, and family fun. Location: Belzoni Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival – Jackson Colorful parade and festival known as “Mississippi’s green Mardi Gras.” Location: Jackson Mississippi Ag & Outdoor Expo – Jackson Annual agricultural showcase with exhibits, demos, and family activities. Location: Jackson Cruisin’ the Coast – Coastal Mississippi America’s largest block party, with classic cars, live music, and events across the Gulf Coast. Locations: Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, Gulfport, and more Mississippi Songwriters Festival – Ocean Springs Celebrates Mississippi’s songwriting tradition with performances and workshops. Location: Ocean Springs HubFest – Hattiesburg Downtown arts and music festival with food, crafts, and family fun. Location: Hattiesburg Silo Square Arts Festival – Southaven Annual arts festival with vendors, music, and children’s activities. Location: Southaven Comprehensive Directories Visit Mississippi: Festivals & Events – Official state tourism guide to Mississippi’s fairs and festivals. Mississippi County Fairs Schedule – Full schedule and details for all county fairs statewide. Mississippi Festival Guide – Extensive listings for music, food, arts, and cultural festivals. Fairs and Festivals.net – Mississippi – Listings for craft shows, art fairs, and events.