The Mississippi State Fairgrounds has announced the musical and entertainment lineup for the upcoming state fair in Jackson.
The 165th annual Mississippi State Fair, which will be held from Thursday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 13, will feature the following headliners, according to the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce:
- Saturday, Oct. 5: The Oak Ridge Boys, a Country Music Hall of Fame quartet founded in 1943, will bring hits such as “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” and “American Made” to the stage.
- Sunday, Oct. 6: Matthew West, a Dove Award-winning contemporary Christian artist, will sing hits such as “Hello, My Name Is,” “The God Who Stays,” and “Broken Things.”
- Wednesday, Oct. 9: Ronnie McDowell, a country music singer who is most popular for his tribute to Mississippi’s very own Elvis Presley titled, “The King is Gone,” which was released soon after Presley died in 1977.
- Friday, Oct. 11: Dru Hill, an R&B group founded in 1992, best known for their songs “Beauty,” “The Love We Had,” and “Tell Me.”
For the first time ever, general admission tickets for the state fair are available online. Pre-sale began Tuesday and will last through Oct. 2 with tickets priced at $8 per person. Tickets purchased at the gate or online after Oct. 2 will be $10 per person.
“We are excited to announce that tickets to the Mississippi State Fair can be purchased online for the first time in history,” Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson said. “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, in addition to all our fairgoers’ favorite rides, events, and foods. So, I encourage everyone to buy their tickets now and join us for the 165th Mississippi State Fair this fall!”
Additional details regarding concerts and special attractions will be announced in the near future. Tickets for the Mississippi State Fair will be available online for the first time ever this year. More information can be found here.
