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Mississippi State Fair dates, entertainment lineup announced

State Fairgrounds offering pre-sale online tickets for the first time

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson has announced the 165th Mississippi State Fair will be held Thursday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson. For the first time ever, fairgoers can purchase their tickets online ahead of the 2024 State Fair.

“We are excited to announce that tickets to the Mississippi State Fair can be purchased online for the first time in our state’s history,” said Gipson. “Families and individuals can now buy their tickets ahead of October for a discounted price, and from the convenience of any laptop or smart device.”

This year’s State Fair will include several nationally recognized artists and all-new attractions.

Visitors to the annual State Fair can purchase general admission tickets and fair ride wristbands online for the first time in the fair’s history. Pre-sale tickets are available now through Oct. 2 at www.msstatefair.com for $8 per person.

Online tickets purchased after Oct. 2, as well as tickets purchased at the gates, will be $10 per person.

View a tutorial video on how to easily purchase tickets.

Gipson has also announced the headliners for the 2024 Mississippi State Fair as follows:

  • Oak Ridge Boys – Saturday, October 5
  • Matthew West – Sunday, October 6
  • Ronnie McDowell – Wednesday, October 9 (Senior American Day)
  • Dru Hill – Friday, October 11

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