2026 Mississippi State Fair
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Who are the judges for the 2026 Livestock Show?
How do we register for the Poultry Show?
You can register for the Poultry Show at https://reg.extension.msstate.edu/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0081-0004-778b2fa494674019ad214c88f5b0eb7f
Do my animals need an official health certificate to enter the fairgrounds?
Where do we enter the fairgrounds campus with livestock when we come to the Fair?
All Livestock enter Gate 14, from Jefferson Street on the Fairgrounds Campus Map for Mississippi Board of Animal Health check.
Where do we check in Livestock?
You will use the MSU Extension Check-in App. For help you can download instructions (PDF) or for more help, you can go to the Livestock Office in Barn 14 Judging Arena on the Fairgrounds Campus Map.
Are there local hotels?
Are there RV amp hookups for the Fair Livestock show?
Is there Propane available?
Yes, you can purchase propane at the Coliseum Box Office. No need to bring bottles inside. Refill station is located #28 on the Fairgrounds Campus Map.
Is there a Shavings Office?
Yes, you can purchase hay, wheat straw, and shavings. The Shavings Office is located #29 on the Fairgrounds Campus Map.
Is there tie-out space for cattle?
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About the Fairgrounds
The Mississippi Fairgrounds Complex covers over 105 acres and hosts more than 700 events per year. With various facilities for exhibitions, trade and consumer shows, you will find all the elements to make a truly successful event, along with Mississippi’s tradition of hospitality. The complex is an integral part of beautiful downtown Jackson, where the charm of the old and new South blends to form a modern city with a wealth of activities and cultural attractions. The Fairgrounds Complex is truly one of the South’s most inviting locations for practically any attraction or event.
