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Mississippi taking part in Great American State Fair initiative

On Friday, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the 166th Mississippi State Fair, to be held October 2-13, 2025, will take part in the nationwide Great American State Fair initiative.

The Great American State Fair initiative, launched by President Donald Trump as part of America250, was announced in Iowa on July 3rd and will travel across state fairs throughout the country. The Great American State Fair will culminate with a nationwide festival in Washington D.C. on the National Mall in 2026 where President Trump will recognize the most

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