JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 10 -- The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce issued the following news release:
Commissioner Gipson invites Mississippians and visitors from across the region to attend the 167th Mississippi State Fair and enjoy entertainment and special events Sunday, October 11, through Monday, October 12, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson. Gates open Sunday, October 11, at 10:00 a.m. The Tri-State Rodeo will continue at the Kirk Fordice Equine Center at 3:00 p.m. Admission is $15. Guests can present their Tri-State Rodeo ticket at the gate for admission on the same day to the Fair. Sunday evening, the Dixie National Rodeo Queen Pageant will be held at 6:00 p.m., giving fairgoers the chance to watch tale...