JACKSON — First responders and medical workers will receive free admission to the Mississippi State Fair on Friday, Oct. 16, according to the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce.
The offer covers police officers, first responders, firefighters, health care workers and medical professionals. Friday’s events include a pony pull at 1 p.m. in the Kirk Fordice Equine Center and the Pretty Cow Contest at 7 p.m. in the Judging Arena.
Youth exhibitors and their cows will wear homemade costumes and use themed props in the contest. Judges will select the most creative and patriotic competitors. The Commissioner’s Production Cup will also be awarded to the exhibitor whose dairy cow produces the most milk…