“Welcome to my house” will be ringing out at the 2026 Mississippi State Fair, with hip hop star Flo Rida headlining the festivities.
Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced the headlining act on Thursday. The Mississippi State Fair will run from Oct. 8-18 this year, and is being branded as the “Let Freedom Ring!” event. Flo Rida will take the main stage at the Mississippi Coliseum on Oct.15 at 7:00 p.m.
Best known for hit songs including “Low,” “Right Round,” “Club Can’t Handle Me,” and “My House,” Gipson says Flo Rida brings an A-list concert experience to this year’s fair. Concert tickets start at $35 and are available here.
“That experience makes it especially meaningful for us to bring the America250 celebration home to Mississippi once again this October,” Gipson. “Through our ‘Let Freedom Ring!’ theme, the Mississippi State Fair will celebrate our great nation, pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of our veterans, and provide unforgettable experiences for families from across Mississippi and beyond.”
The Mississippi State Fair will once again participate in America250, a nonpartisan initiative designed to engage Americans in honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary. Throughout the fair, guests can enjoy patriotic programming that celebrates America while recognizing and honoring Mississippi’s veterans.
Popular features such as Patriot Village, Military Monday, and Star-Spangled photo opportunities will return, along with additional attractions and experiences that will be announced in the coming weeks.
Fair officials announced that general admission tickets for the 2026 Mississippi State Fair are now on sale at a discounted pre-sale price of $8, available online and in-person at the coliseum box office. Regular admission will be $10 per person, beginning Oct. 8. Parking remains free.
New for fairgoers this year is a special three-day pass, the Patriot Pass. This $20 pass provides admission for three separate days and may be scanned once per day, effectively giving guests one free day at the state fair.
In addition, the fair will spotlight Mississippi talent through a new local concert series featuring bands from across the state. These performances will be free with fair admission.
Included with admission are fan favorites such as the pig races, petting zoo, Taste of the Dixie National Rodeo, livestock shows, State Fair Marketplace Expo, an antique car show, and equine competitions. Several new shows this year will also be available for fairgoers with general admission, including the all-new Flying Fools High Dive, Royal Legacy Circus, Fetch & Fish Show, and chainsaw carving demonstrations.
“The Mississippi State Fair is one of our state’s premier annual events, bringing together agriculture, entertainment, and family fun while showcasing the best of Mississippi – and the United States of America,” Gipson continued. “I encourage the public to get their tickets now and make plans to join us in October as we ‘Let Freedom Ring!’ at the Mississippi State Fair.”