Mississippi’s Giant House Party will take place a little earlier than usual next year.
While this year’s Neshoba County Fair will run from the typical dates in late July through early August, the event will happen a month earlier in 2026. Officials with the Neshoba County Fair Association moved next year’s giant house party from June 19-26.
Per officials, the alteration was made to better accommodate early school starts and late summer scheduling conflicts to ensure more families can enjoy the week-long festivities without any major interferences.
“Consideration of the date change for the 2026 Neshoba County Fair was not taken without considerable discussion. We value tremendously our friends, patrons, and partners and their desire to participate in the fair and its many activities that are unique only to The Neshoba County Fair,” Neshoba County Fair Association President and state Rep. Scott Bounds said. “After the 2026 fair, the Fair Associations’ Board of Directors will thoroughly analyze possible similar dates for the 2027 fair.”
Date changes to the 2026 utility activation for cabins and campers will be announced at a later date. In the meantime, the 2025 fair is scheduled to take place from July 25 through August 1, featuring the typical rides, food, political talk, horse races, and concerts. A full schedule of events has not yet been released.
