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 Fair
Jim Hart, Director
  cell: 228.217.1667
Jim_Hart@co.jackson.ms.us

 
Members
Alan Smith
Robert Harry
Mike Phillips
Catherine Fountain
Joseph Galle
 
Regular Meeting Schedule
Meets as needed
6:00 P.M.
Fairground Conference Room

Contact
Jim Hart (above) 

county fair


The 2010 Fairbook is now available.
Click on the link in the left hand column for a pdf version of fairbook.
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It's spinning rides and freshly spun cotton candy. 
It's chicken gumbo and clucking chickens.
It's live music and livestock competitions.
It's free admission and free parking.

It's the Jackson County Fair and it's here the 3rd week of October every year!

The Jackson County Fair is a week long annual event. The Fair is held at the Jackson County Fairgrounds,and there is something for everyone!

  • Youth Events
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Commercial & Informational Booths
  • Livestock
  • Food
  • Rides!

Plus Free Parking! 

AND Free Admission!


Rides and Exhibit Schedule:

2010 Daily Fair Schedule
For a pdf version of the Fair Book and Vendor Contract click the the links (left column) 

PROGRAMS
More detailed info available in Fairbook for Vendors.

Friday, October 15 -
Civic
Center setup Commercial Booths (7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.)
Center setup Commercial Booths (7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.)

Saturday, October 16, -
Arts Building Entering Exhibits (8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.)
Barn Entering Exhibits 8:00 A.M. ‑ 4:00 P.M.
SET UP Commercial Booths Civic Center (7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.)

Sunday, October 17 -
Arts Building Entering Exhibits (8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.)
SET UP Commercial Booths Civic Center (7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.)
(See department rules, Rides and shows open after 4:00 P.M.)
Exhibits in livestock Barn accepted 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Monday, October 18 -     
8:00 A.M.  ‑ 9:00 P.M. Arts Building Entering Exhibits
8:00 A.M.  ‑ 9:00 P.M. Barn Entering Exhibits
9:00 A.M.  ‑ 9:00 P.M. Civic Center Open
6:00 P.M.  - Impact Show Choir Director Shanna Luckett

Tuesday, October 19
9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Judging in Arts Building , Closed to the public
9:00 A.M. ‑ Judging in Barn Crops, Poultry, Rabbits, Goats and Vegetables
9:00 A.M. ‑ 9:00 P.M. Civic Center Open
4:00 P.M. ‑ Cattle Judging-Steer auction immediately following show-STEERS may be sold
5:00 P.M. - Studio of Dance - Civic Center Stage
6:00 P.M. - East Park Elementary Choir
7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Arts Building Open to the public
7:00 P.M. ‑ 8:00 P.M. Robin Adams Performing Arts School of Dance Civic Center Stage

Wednesday, October 20
8:00-2:00 P.M.  Petting Zoo  Barn  Open to school groups
9:00 A.M.  ‑ 9:00 P.M. Arts Building      Open
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. Barn     Open
9:00 A.M.  ‑ 9:00 P.M. Civic Center   Open
6:00 P.M.  –Dog Agility Demonstration--Barn
7:00 P.M.  - Jazz Band

Thursday, October 21
8:00 A.M. –2:00 P.M.  Petting Zoo   Barn  Open to school groups
9:00 A.M. ‑ 9:00 P.M. Arts Building   Open
9:00 A.M. ‑ 10:00 P.M. Barn    Open
9:00 A.M. ‑ 9:00 P.M. Civic Center   Open
8:30 A.M. ‑ 10:00 A.M. Registration of Old Settlers at the National Guard Armory
7:00 P.M.  - Square Dance Exhibition

Friday, October 22
8:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.—Petting Zoo   Barn open to school groups
9:00 A.M.  ‑ 9:00 P.M. Arts Building Open
9:00 A.M.  ‑ 10:00 P.M. Barn Open
9:00 A.M.  ‑ 9:00 P.M. Civic Center Open
5:00 P.M. – 6:15 P.M.   Dog Show registration   Barn
6:30  P.M.   Dog Show   Barn
7:00 P.M.  - Gospel Extravaganzas the Four of Us with  emcee Gilbert Emerson

Saturday, October 23
8:00 A.M. -  6:00 P.M.  Petting Zoo   Barn   Open to the public
9:00 A.M.  ‑ 9:00 P.M. Arts Building open
9:00 A.M.  ‑ 10:00 P.M. Barn Open
9:00 A.M.  ‑ 9:00 P.M. Civic Center Open
4:00 P.M. -  Jackson County Idol Hunt- Civic Center
6:00 P.M.  - Julie Black Cloggers

Sunday, October 24 -
Super Sunday Last Day Rides and Shows 
Midway open from 12:30 P.M. till 

RIDE SCHEDULE
Vinsons Amusements Incorporated

Ride Tickets Good Only on Days Purchased.
Rides & shows will stay open each night Sunday‑ Sunday as long as there is a sufficient number of  people.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17
Rides and shows will be open after 4:00 P.M. until

MONDAY, OCTOBER 18
Rides and shows will be open at 4:00 P.M.
Kiddie land open 4:00 P.M.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19
FAMILY NIGHT
Starts at 4:00 P.M. Ride prices are reduced.
Kiddie land will be open at 2:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20-21
Rides will open at 4:00 P.M.
Kiddie land will open at 4:00 P.M.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22
Rides and shows will be open from 2:00 P.M. until‑
CHILDREN'S DAY:
Ride prices will be reduced until 6:00 P.M.
Midnight Madness‑
PRICES $20.00 beginning 11:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M.
Tickets may also be purchased at this time

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23
Rides and shows will be open from 11:00 A.M. until‑

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24
ARMBAND PRICES WILL BE $20.00

1st ARMBAND SUPER SUNDAY:
12:30 P.M. ‑ 5:00 P.M.

2nd ARMBAND SUPER SUNDAY:
5:30 P.M. ‑ 9:30 P.M.

LAST DAY:
RIDES AND SHOWS OPEN FROM
12:30 P.M. UNTIL‑

LIVE (ANIMAL RIDES) NOT REDUCED