NCF2021

JULY 23-30 2021
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Welcome back home!
Home: the place where you hang your 2021 commemorative apron and enjoy The Fair with friends and family!
Welcome back, y’all!
May this be the best year yet!
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Attala, Forrest, Harrison, Jackson, Lafayette , Lamar, Lauderdale, Leake, Kemper, Madison, Neshoba, Newton, Oktibbeha, Rankin,
Scott and Winston counties.
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ON THE COVER
Ashley Brown Bailey
Ashley Brown Bailey is a native Philadelphian. She graduated from the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010 and practices in Byram. She is married to Simon Bailey. They have two children, Turner and Elizabeth, and live in the Belhaven neighborhood of Jackson. Ashley has always appreciated art but didn’t begin painting until her husband’s grandmother, Frankie Harpole, encouraged her to try it.
“Making Up For Lost Time”
This painting represents the simple pleasures of a lazy afternoon at the Fair. The slow, easy conversations on the porch, the hugs and laughs, delicious homemade meals, and the sounds of children playing in the sawdust were all absent during the Pandemic. And sadly, the Fairgrounds were silent during that hot week in July for the first time in decades. When asked to paint something for the program cover, I knew that I wanted to illustrate the joy of just being together. The sensation of sitting on the porch swing swaying to the rhythm of the music somewhere in the distance was something I imagined as I applied the paint to the paper. We will never get back the time we lost in 2020, but maybe its loss will remind us to be even more grateful for the time we have going forward. Maybe this year we will “make up for lost time.” I hope that the warm (and possibly sweaty) embrace of this Giant Houseparty welcomes you back, and may this be the best Fair yet!
2021 President’s message
Gilbert Donald, President The Neshoba County Fair Association, Inc.
I, along with the Neshoba County Fair Board of Directors, welcome you back to Mississippi’s Giant Houseparty. Last year was a challenging time for all of us and there is much anticipation and excitement surrounding this year’s Fair. Every year when planning, we as a board try to insure the ideas and foundations of the very first Fair remain intact. The Fair is an agricultural fair with much more to offer... political speaking, arts and crafts market, horse racing, agricultural & home economic exhibits and top notch entertainment. With all the Fair has to offer, the most important aspect will always be the time spent with family and friends. It is the memories we make each year that will always bring us back to the hallowed Neshoba County Fairgrounds.
The Neshoba County Fair is the oldest campground fair in the United States. With many cabins and campers it is a unique experience. First time fairgoers experience true southern hospitality and are amazed by all the NCF has to offer. It doesn’t take long for someone to sense the connection here and feel the desire to make the annual trip back to the NCF. For those of us who have been attending for years, it is coming home.
Learn more about this grand tradition at www. neshobacountyfair.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@neshobacountyfair) and Instagram (@ neshobacountyfair). This year take some extra time to visit with those you haven’t seen since the last Fair...there are lots of stories to tell and laughter to be had. Have a safe and fun filled Fair!
FOR EMERGENCY AND SECURITY ASSISTANCE DURING THE FAIR, CALL FAIR DISPATCH AT 601-656-0386.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Gilbert Donald, Doug Johnson, Dr. Joe Jordan, C. Scott Bounds, Dr. Rudy Posey, Robert Thomas, Willie Jackson, Gary Chamblee, Dustin Cheatham, Bud Dees, Randy Deweese, Chad Grantham, Linda Griffis, Andy King, Carla Martin, Dr. Reuben Moore, Kaye Rowell, Natalie Scruggs, Bob Smith
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Gilbert Donald, President
Dr. Joe Jordan, Vice President
Doug Johnson, Vice President & Secretary C. Scott Bounds, Vice President
Dr. Rudy Posey, Vice President Willie Jackson, Treasurer
Jan Cooper, Asst. Treasurer Robert Thomas, Counsel
COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN AND VICE CHAIRMEN
FAIR MANAGER: Doug Johnson
BUDGET / FINANCE: Willie Jackson and Carla Martin
UTILITIES / HOUSING: Gary Chamblee and Andy King
RV / CAMPERS: Doug Johnson and Willie Jackson
PROGRAM: C. Scott Bounds and Dr. Joe Jordan
PUBLICITY: Kaye Rowell and C. Scott Bounds
RACING: Bud Dees and Chad Grantham
SECURITY: Robert Thomas and Doug Johnson
PARKING: Dr. Joe Jordan and Gary Chamblee
LIVESTOCK: Gary Chamblee and Dr.Reuben Moore
ASSISTING LIVESTOCK CHAIRMEN: Willie Jackson and Bob Smith
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE: Doug Johnson and Chad Grantham
EXHIBIT HALL / ARTS: Linda Griffis and Kaye Rowell
ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET: Kaye Rowell and Carla Martin
CONCESSIONS / TRADEMARK: Dr. Rudy Posey and Andy King
CARNIVAL RELATIONS: Gilbert Donald and Randy Deweese
SPONSORSHIP: Kaye Rowell and Natalie Scruggs
FAIR PROGRAM EDITORS: C. Scott Bounds, Linda Griffis, Kaye Rowell and Natalie Scruggs
STAFF AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT: RENIA COATS
MAIN GATE CO-MANAGERS: GENE CLIBURN, SHERRI CLIBURN
GATE 1 MANAGER: TIM MOORE
CARETAKER: ALAN PINTER
FAIR ELECTRICIAN: DEWEY JOHNSON
GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR: DOUG JOHNSON
TRACK ANNOUNCER: JIMMY DANCE
RACING JUDGE: STEVE MAY, UNITED STATES TROTTING ASSOCIATION PAGEANT DIRECTOR: JENNIFER BOUNDS
EXHIBIT HALL, 4-H & EXTENSION SERVICE ASSISTANT: AMANDA ALFORD
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NESHOBA COUNTY FAIR INFORMATION
• Fair office and information is located on Founders Square at Cabin #65 - 601.656.8480
FOR EMERGENCY AND SECURITY ASSISTANCE DURING THE FAIR, CALL FAIR DISPATCH AT 601-656-0386.
• First Aid Station is located near the North End of the Exhibit Hall.
PROVIDED BY NESHOBA GENERAL HOSPITAL
* EXCEPT for Law Enforcement, there shall be NO firearm of any type allowed on the property of the Neshoba County Fair Association. Any person found with a weapon, concealed or unconcealed, shall be removed from Fair Association property and WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RETURN.
• A wrecker service will be engaged to remove vehicles from the fairgrounds which do not display a
PROPERLY ATTACHED AND VALID PARKING STICKER. OWNERS OF VEHICLES REMOVED WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TOWING AND RECOVERY EXPENSES!
To recover impounded vehicles, contact Gate #2.
• Your purchase of a ticket and/or entry upon Neshoba County Fair premisesconstitutes your consent for security to search any ice chest, backpack, or other closed container in your possession which security deems appropriate. Your refusal to permit the search may result in your dismissal from the fair premises.
• Neshoba County Fair Farmers Market will be open Saturday, July 24 from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon in the Livestock Show Arena.
• Shuttle service for the physically challenged only will be provided from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm daily with stops at the Gate 2 handicapped parking area, the Grandstand and the Gate 1 Ticket office. This service is provided at no charge to our physically challenged patrons. A FAIR TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION ONTO THE FAIRGROUNDS AND SHUTTLE ASSISTANCE. PLEASE ALLOW 30 MINUTES LEAD TIME FOR SHUTTLE ASSISTANCE. For shuttle assistance, call 601-504-7008.
• ATM’s will be located at Gate 1, Gate 2, Post Office, Carnival Area, North Exhibit Hall and the Livestock Barn’s concessions area.
• Mitchell Bros. and Sons Amusements Co. will be open and operating on Thursday Night, July 22 from 6:00 pm until 11:00 pm for a pre-Fair preview.
* ALL UTILITIES TO THE CABIN AND CAMPER RESIDENTIAL AREAS WILL BE DISCONNECTED ON MONDAY, AUGUST 9th. FAILURE TO TURN OFF MAIN BREAKERS AND WATER TO YOUR CABIN WILL RESULT IN FINES AND PENALTY ASSESSMENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
• For further fair info, visit www.neshobacountyfair.org. and follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter
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FACTS ABOUT THE FAIR
FORERUNNER OF THE FAIR: After a group of local farmers attended the “Patron’s Union” in Lake, Mississippi where farm produce and animals were shown, they arranged a picnic in the Coldwater Community in 1889 where farm animals, farm produce and women’s handiwork were displayed.
PURPOSE: To encourage farmers to raise better crops and farm animals.
OFFICIALLY ORGANIZED: After two successful picnics, the fair was organized in 1891 when officers and a
board of directors were elected.
NAME OF FAIR: The fair was originally called “Stock and Agricultural Fair”
STOCK IN FAIR: Preferred stock in the fair was sold as early as 1892. This stock was “called in” in 1936 and common stock was issued.
PREMIUMS: 1894 records show that premiums amounting to $200.00 were offered for best farm and garden display, best mule and best trotting horse.
RACING: Harness and Running horse races have been held since 1894. The red clay, 1⁄2 mile oval currently in use is over 100 years old, having been constructed in 1914. For 85 plus years, it was Mississippi’s only licensed horse racing track. The track itself was extensively refurbished in 2021.
GIANT OAKS: On Founders Square planted in 1898 and now being replaced.
GROUND LIGHTED: Originally “lights” consisted of pine knot torch lights atop 19-foot poles, which had a shelf covered with red clay to prevent the wood from burning. This method of lighting was replaced by a dynamo for lighting purposes, and by electricity in 1938 when electric power came to the rural area.
BATHROOM FACILITIES: Since no waterworks existed, bathroom facilities were the most primitive, until 1938 when electricity arrived and wells could be built.
POLITICS: All state, district and local candidates or elected officials have spoken at Mississippi’s most revered political speaking stump. Presidential candidates Ronald Reagan (1980), John Glenn (1983) and Michael Dukakis (1988) have spoken at the Fair, along with Donald Trump, Jr. (2016) on behalf of President Donald Trump’s campaign.
REGISTERED TRADEMARKS: “Neshoba County Fair Association, Inc.”, “Mississippi’s Giant Houseparty” and “The Neshoba County Fair, Mississippi’s Giant Houseparty” registered in 1983.
CABINS: There are 597 individually owned cabins on the grounds. Also space for 575 plus RV units. PAVILION ON FOUNDERS SQUARE: Built in 1914 with only minor repair work having been done since
construction. Completely refurbished in 2003 with no architectural or cosmetic changes.
EXHIBIT HALL: While different buildings were built and utilized from the days of the first Fair, the current structure was built in 1924 and has undergone repairs, improvements and modification since, the most current being a re-roofing in 2013.
WASTEWATER / SEWAGE SYSTEM: The system is comprised on 2 lagoons located west of Highway 21. Pumping stations located inside the residential areas transfer all wastewater to the lagoons. This system is privately owned by the Fair Association and maintained and monitored by licensed personnel.
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1 • ST. GEORGE CROSS 2 • KINGS COLORS 3 • BRITISH RED ENSIGN 4 • CONTINENTAL FLAG
5 • PINE TREE FLAG 6 • GADSDEN FLAG 7 • GRAND UNION FLAG 8 • BETSY ROSS FLAG
9 • STAR SPANGLED BANNER 10 • OLD GLORY 11 • MISSISSIPPI FLAG 1 The ST. GEORGE CROSS was the first English flag used in North America.
It was flown by John Cabot in 1497 under the reign of King Henry VII.
2 The KINGS COLORS was the first flag used for the Colonies after the Mayflower landed in America (1620).
3 The BRITISH RED ENSIGN was England and it’s Colonies new flag adopted by Queen Anne in 1707.
4 The CONTINENTAL FLAG was one of the most popular flags to be flown during the Revolutionary War by
the Colonists.
5 The PINE TREE FLAG was flown on Colonial sea vessels against the British shore defenses in the New England area (1775).
6 The GADSDEN FLAG was intended as a warning of the danger of treading on the Colonies.
7 The GRAND UNION FLAG was adopted by the Colonies in 1776 and was raised by General Washington
at Cambridge.
8 The BETSY ROSS FLAG was adopted by Congress on June 14, 1777.
9 The STAR SPANGLED BANNER was flown shortly before the “War of 1812”. Since two new states were added to the Union, two stars and two stripes were added to the Betsy Ross flag.
10 As the United States expanded and more states entered the Union, it became necessary to adopt a practical design to represent each new state. April 4, 1818, Congress passed legislation establishing the number of stripes at seven red and six white and an additional star for every new state joining the union.
11 The “In God We Trust” flag of the State of Mississippi was approved by the voters of Mississippi in 2020. The new flag features a magnolia blossom surrounded by 20 stars, signifying Mississippi’s status as the 20th state in the Union, a gold five-point star to reflect its indigenous Native American Tribes and the words “In God We Trust”.
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THURSDAY, JULY 22**
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amily Night
5 - 11 PM • $20
FRIDAY, JULY 23** 5 - 11 PM • $25
JULY 24 - 30**
12 - 11 PM • $25
CARNIVAL RIDE SPECIALS
** Inclementweathermayprohibitthesafeoperationofthecarnival.Intheeventofthoseconditionsoranyotherconditionbeyond the control of Mitchell Bros. Amusements or The Neshoba County Fair which prohibits the safe operation of the carnival, Mitchell Bros. Amusements and the Neshoba County Fair reserve the right to raincheck or not any day’s ride special session.
FRIDAY • JULY 23RD • 9:30 PM • FOUNDERS SQUARE
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FRIDAY  JULY 23, 2021
Midway open 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Mitchell Bros. and Sons Amusements. U.S. Post Office, Neshoba County Fair Station, Open 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Free Petting Zoo – Livestock area Presented by G & J Traveling Petting Zoo
Art Show opens – Exhibit Hall
Afternoon Music – Provided by Neshoba County Musicians - Founders Square – Emcees: Daniel Sharp and Krissy Long
7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m 1:00 a.m.
HARPER & MORGAN PRCA Rodeo – Grandstand Dance – Music by SOUTHBOUND – Founders Square MIDWAY AND CONCESSIONS CLOSE
1:00 - Daniel Sharp, Josh Sansing, & Kelly Sullivan
1:15 - Justin Snow 1:40 - Laken Winstead 1:50 - Daniel Sharp 2:20 - Zachariah Lloyd
2:50 - Mary Mars
3:00 - Garrett Johnston 3:20 - Ben McDaniel 3:50 - Moon Pie Curtis 4:30 - Groove Johnson 5:15 - Mitch Presley
The EXHIBIT HALL is open daily 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. featuring Field Crops, Garden Exhibits and Arts and Crafts.
HARPER & MORGAN PRCA RODEO
Friday/Saturday July 23/24 7:30 PM GRANDSTAND
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FREE Water and Ice Cream
Door Prizes
Giant Houseparty Cookbook will be available at the Neshoba County Fair Souvenir Stand
TUESDAY JULY 27TH 11:00 AM FOUNDERS SQUARE
Neshoba County Fair Flags are available at the Neshoba County Fair Souvenir Stand on the Midway or at the Fair Office.
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Hometown Proud
Still Available


Childrens Concert
Sunday, July 25 • 1:30 p.m. in Founders Square
ART SHOW
Monday • July 26
9:30 am Founders Square
Petting Zoo
by G&J Traveling Petting Zoo Opens at 9 am at Cattle Arena Friday - Sunday
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Bring pots, pans, horns, etc. and join the fun!
YOUTH TALENT CONTEST Wed., July 28th at 3 pm in Founders Square Register at 1:45 in the Fair Offifice/Cabin #65
FAMILY & CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES


Visit the Exhibit Hall each day and look for the Hospitality Booth.
and learn more history and information about the Neshoba County Fair
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Pat & Shane Show “Live” – Vocalist & Friend Madison Hardy Dennis, Laken Winstead, Producer/ Writer/Musician Daniel Dennis, Artists: Callie Prince, Marla Wells & The Band Esther, Charlie Mars, Mary Montgomery Mars, Nick Stewart, The Boston Bully Jeremy Chalmers...
and last but not least a visit from “Big Mike” Mike Hardy
Saturday Night at the Fair
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saturDAY  JULY 24, 2021
Midway open 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Mitchell Bros. and Sons Amusements. U.S. Post Office, Neshoba County Fair Station, Open 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
6:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – Noon
9:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. 1:00 a.m.
Philadelphia Sertoma Club 42nd Annual “Heart O’ Dixie Triathlon”
Begins at Lake Tiak O’Khata in Louisville, MS and finishes at the Grandstand. Sponsored by Airpark Family Dentistry, Alfa Insurance – Lee Robertson Agency, The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia, Prince Oil / The Junction, Neshoba General Hospital, Performance Therapy, Philadelphia Athletic Club, Philadelphia Security Insurance, Sta-Home, Triple Commer Logging LLC, Woody’s General Store of Noxapater, Yates Construction
Arts and Crafts Market- Founders Square
NESHOBA COUNTY FAIR FARMERS MARKET SELLING HOMEGROWN VEGETABLES AND PRODUCE IN THE LIVESTOCK SHOW ARENA
Free Children’s Petting Zoo – Livestock Area Presented by G & J Traveling Petting Zoo
Philadelphia Sertoma Club “Heart O’ Dixie Triathlon” Awards Program – Grandstand
HARPER & MORGAN PRCA RODEO – Grandstand Stewdaddy’s Saturday Night at the Fair – Founders Square
Local Gems & Treasures Revealed - Featuring Local Radio Host Jeff Stewart Dance – Music by Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster – Grandstand
MIDWAY AND CONCESSIONS CLOSE
The EXHIBIT HALL is open daily 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. featuring Field Crops, Garden Exhibits and Arts and Crafts.
SATURDAY JULY 24 10 PM - 1 AM • GRANDSTAND
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sUNDAY  JULY 25, 2021
Midway open 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Mitchell Bros. and Sons Amusements. Exhibit Hall OPEN 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
1:00 a.m.
Free Children’s Petting Zoo – Livestock Area Presented by G & J Traveling Petting Zoo
Worship service conducted by Rev. Scott Boatner and God’s House - Founders Square
Antique Car Show – Founders Square
James F. Chaney, Chairman – Larry Nicholson, Assistant Chairman
Bluegrass music by the VERNON BROTHERS – Grandstand
Children’s Concert, Kevin Cole, Bandmaster – Founders Square Children are encouraged to bring pots, pans, drums, horns, etc., and become a member of the band.
Harness and Running Horse Races – Racetrack Sponsored in part by Pearl River Resort
Colors presented by Neshoba Central HS Jr. ROTC
Concert by FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHOIR, Philadelphia, MS Founders Square
GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT featuring Cornerstone Quartet and OneWay, Bob Breland, Emcee – Founders Square
Cornerstone includes Johnathan Ferguson, Rusty Walton, Michael Wells and Thomas Knight. OneWay includes Casey Cappleman, Brock White, Jeff Hollingsworth and Mark Bradbury.
NCF 120 Youth / College Worship Service – Cattle Show Barn Phillip Prince, Coordinator
MIDWAY AND CONCESSIONS CLOSE
The EXHIBIT HALL is open daily 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. featuring Field Crops, Garden Exhibits and Arts and Crafts.
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DAY - JULY 29th
Please join us for Coastal Mississippi Day on Thursday, July 29. Exhibitors will line the square around the pavilion at 9:00 a.m. The program will take place from 11:00-12:00.
Exhibitors include Coastal Mississippi Tourism, the Mississippi Aquarium, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Ingalls Shipbuilding, and many more....
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HAIRICANE
JULY 26 9:30 FOUNDERS SQUARE
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MONDAY  JULY 26, 2021
Midway open 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Mitchell Bros. and Sons Amusements. U.S. Post Office, Neshoba County Fair Station, Open 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall OPEN 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
8:00- 11:30 a.m 9:30 -11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 1:00 a.m.
Check in Beef Cattle – Cattle Arena
Clothes Line Art Contest – Founders Square. Jennifer Felton, Chairperson East Central Community College Variety Program – Founders Square
Harness and Running Horse Races – Racetrack Sponsored in part by Pearl River Resort
Colors presented by Neshoba Central HS Jr. ROTC
Clothes Line Art Exhibit – Founders Square
Twilight Hot Air Balloon Glow – Racetrack, WEATHER PERMITTING Ken Johnston and Frank Anger, Balloonists
Invocation – Rev. Dr. Tommy Jennings, First United Methodist Church;
Official Opening of the 2021 Neshoba County Fair, Gilbert Donald, President; Presentation of the 2021 Neshoba County Fair Youth Achievement Award; National Anthem by Madison Hardy Dennis with ASL (Sign Language) by Burgin McClellan - Grandstand
Pageant Program, selecting “Miss Neshoba County Fair” -Grandstand Keith Page, Emcee; Pages, Layton Seth Coward, Addy Walker Phillips, Rivers Makinley Pope and Marianna Grace Truett: Entertainment by Madison Hardy Dennis
Dance Music by Hairicane – Founders Square
MIDWAY AND CONCESSIONS CLOSE
Livestock show barns open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., displaying top quality Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle and Sheep
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Ben Hardy
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Scott Hines
Kay Kilpatrick
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The Staff at PSI welcomes you to the 128th Neshoba County Fair
The Staff at PSI welcomes you the the 132nd Neshoba County Fair
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To do list for the Fair
✓ Check Out Midway Rides ✓ Watch Rodeo Excitement ✓ Eat Fair Food
✓ Horse Racing
✓ Visit with Friends
✓ Late Night Dancing
See Block Buster Movies


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FUTURE DATES 2022 : July 22 - 29 2023 : July 21 - 28
The Neshoba County Fair contributions
SID SALTER
AMANDA ALFORD JIMMY DANCE
JOSH DEWEESE
BOB BRELAND
KEVIN COLE JENNIFER FELTON JENNIFER BOUNDS BURGIN MCCLELLAN JEFF “STEWDADDY” STEWART MADISON HARDY DENNIS JAMES F. CHANEY LARRY NICHOLSON KINSEY GOLDMAN DANIEL SHARP KRISSIE LONG
DR. LAURA BRYAN
PATT FIEDLER
DR. KEVIN BEASON
MIKE ROBERTSON
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Association would like to thank the following for their to Mississippi’s Giant Houseparty®
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FOUNDER’S SQUARE JULY 27 @ 9:30 PM
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TUESDAY • JULY 27 GRANDSTAND 8:00 PM


TUESDAY  JULY 27, 2021
Midway open 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Mitchell Bros. and Sons Amusements. U.S. Post Office, Neshoba County Fair Station, Open 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall OPEN 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
Beef Show – Cattle Arena
Concert by Neshoba Central High School Band Daniel Wade, Director – Founders Square
Veterans Recognition & Fallen Heroes Memorial Service – Founders Sq.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Hometown Proud – Founders Square
Kinsey Goldman, Master of Ceremonies
Sponsored by Philadelphia-Neshoba County Tourism
Concert by Neshoba Central High School Band Daniel Wade, Director – Grandstand
Harness and Running Horse Racing – Racetrack Sponsored in part by Pearl River Resort
Colors presented by Neshoba Central HS Jr. ROTC
Cake Walk – Founders Square
Sponsored by Philadelphia-Neshoba Arts Council
The HARDY Show – Grandstand
Opening Remarks: LTC Christopher P. Clark, 298th CSSB Invocation: CPT FRANK PORTER, Chaplin MSARNG,
Pastor Pleasant Grove CMC
Recognition of Special Guest and Introduction of Speaker: LTC Christopher P. Clark
Speaker: BG Clint E. Walker, Land Forces Component Comm. MSARNG Laying of Wreath: American Legion Post 138/238, G W Fulton Ch. 58 DAV and Auxiliary, Carson Bounds Post 4396 VFW and Auxiliary, Meridian Chapter (POW) Military Order of the Purple Heart
Flag Ceremony: HQ 298th Corps Support Battalion
Memorial Volley: 367th Maintenance Company
Taps: Amelia Henson Rowell (Former MSU Famous Maroon Band member) Benediction: Bro. Chris Vowell, Pastor, MS Combine, Philadelphia, MS
Dance – Music by LOVIN’ LEDBETTER – Founders Square 1:00 a.m. MIDWAY AND CONCESSIONS CLOSE
Livestock show barns open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., displaying top quality Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle and Sheep
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Griffis Motors,a proud supporter of Philadelphia and Neshoba County, welcomes you to the 132nd year of the Neshoba County Fair.
We hope you have a great fair but if you need us we are open all week.
Addison Griffis Bill Griffis Wright Griffis
F & I Manager Dealer Service Manager
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Founder’s Square 9:30 pm July 28
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GRANDSTAND 8:00 PM
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wednesDAY  JULY 28, 2021
Midway open 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Mitchell Bros. and Sons Amusements. U.S. Post Office, Neshoba County Fair Station, Open 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall OPEN 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m Check in Dairy Cattle - Cattle Arena
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Registration for Pretty Cow Contest – Livestock area
8:00 a.m. Concert by Neshoba Central H.S. Band - Daniel Wade, Director – Founders Sq.
POLITICAL SPEAKING - FOUNDERS SQUARE
9:00 a.m. 9:10 a.m. 9:20 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:40 a.m. 9:50 a.m.
Honorable Steven Kilgore (R), District Attorney, 8th Circuit Court District Hon. Caleb May, Circuit Judge, 8th Circuit Court District
Hon. Mark Duncan, Circuit Judge, 8th Circuit Court District
Hon. Joey Kilgore, Chancery Judge, 6th Chancery Court District
10:10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Hon. Michael T. Evans (I) State Representative, District 45
Hon. Jenifer Branning (R), State Senator, District 18
Hon. C. Scott Bounds (R), State Representative, District 44
Hon. Willie Simmons (D), Transportation Commissioner, Central District Hon. Delbert Hosemann (R), Lt. Governor, State of Mississippi
11: 15 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:45 - 2:45 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 1:00 a.m.
1:00 a.m.
The Meridian Day Program - Founders Square
Presented by the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation
Concert by Neshoba Central High School Band – Grandstand / Racetrack Daniel Wade, Director
Registration for Youth Talent Contest - Fair Office, Cabin #65 on Founders Sq.
Harness & Running Horse Races – Racetrack Sponsored in part by Pearl River Resort – Racetrack Colors presented by Neshoba Central HS Jr. ROTC
Youth Talent Contest - Founders Square
Pretty Cow Contest – Cattle Arena
THE TRACE ADKINS SHOW - Grandstand Dance – Music by PINNISHOOK - Founders Square
A.J. Yates, Jr. Memorial Late Night Sing –Founders Square Dr. Laura Bryan, Patt Fielder and Dr. Joe Jordan, Chairpersons
Midway and Concessions close
Livestock Show Barns open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., displaying top quality Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle and Sheep. The EXHIBIT HALL is open daily 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. featuring Field Crops, Garden Exhibits and Arts & Crafts.
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9:30 pm thursday founders square july 29
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8:00 PM GRANDSTAND THURS - JULY 29
90’s Country Party Band