Mississippi State Fair Food Booths Inspected for Safety by MSDH

166th Mississippi State Fair is now underway

166th Mississippi State Fair is now underway JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The 166th iteration of the Mississippi State Fair officially kicked off on Thursday afternoon with a ribbon cutting ceremony. For those looking to visit the festivities, tickets start at $10 per person and parking is free. This is a change from previous years as attendees used to pay for parking when arriving at the fairgrounds. This year’s event will have something for everybo…

Mississippi State Fair delights food lovers with more than 100 options

The Mississippi State Fair offers more than 100 food options, including North Carolina-style BBQ and unique Korean corn dogs, alongside classic desserts.

Mississippi State Fair food booths inspected for safety by MSDH

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 2025 Mississippi State Fair will open on October 2, 2025, in Jackson. Officials with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) said the agency has inspected all food booths to ensure safe preparation. Inspectors from the MSDH Food Protection Division have inspected all vendors with the same criteria of restaurant inspections, looking for proper food storage, hot and cold temperature controls and clean cooking …