FRIDAY – JULY 24, 2009
Midway Open 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Mitchell Bros. and Sons Amusements
U.S. Post Office, Neshoba County Fair Station, Open 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
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7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
“The Doug and Bob Radio Show” live from the Pavilion on WHOC 1490 AM – Founders Square
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| 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Check in home cultural arts, agricultural open crop exhibits and 4-H exhibits. Harvin Hudson, Director Neshoba County Extension Service; Mike Reed, Extension 4-H Agent, Sylvia Wiggs Chairman – Exhibit Hall
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8:30 a.m. |
Art show opens – Exhibit Hall |
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Music – Hunter Gibson - Founders Square
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7:30 p.m. |
Harper, Morgan and Smith PRCA Rodeo – Grandstand |
| 9:30 p.m.- 12:30 a.m. |
Dance - Music by Meet the Press – Founders Square |
| 1:00 a.m. |
MIDWAY AND CONCESSIONS CLOSE |
SATURDAY – JULY 25, 2009
Midway open 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Mitchell Bros. and Sons Amusements,
Ride Specials from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
U.S. Post Office, Neshoba County Fair Station, Open 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
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| 6:30 a.m. |
Philadelphia Sertoma Club 30th annual “Heart O’ Dixie Triathlon” begins at Lake Tiak O’Khata in Louisville, MS and ends at the Grandstand. Sponsored by All3Sports.com; Byars Furniture Company / Bemco; Choctaw Office Supply; The Citizens Bank; Main Street Junction and Deli; Neshoba General Hospital and Nursing Home; Philadelphia Utilities; U.S. Army; Windham Tractor and Implement and Woody’s in Noxapater.
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| 7:00 a.m.-
5:30 p.m. |
Arts and Crafts (Flea Market), Lynda Stribling and Steve Thomas – Chairpersons Founders Square
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8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Neshoba County Fair Farmers Market selling homegrown vegetables and produce. Located in the Livestock Show Arena
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9:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Free Petting Zoo – Presented by Clyde Risher – Cattle Arena |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Philadelphia Sertoma Club Heart O’Dixie Triathlon Awards Program – Grandstand |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Mule Races – Grandstand |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Mule Pull, sponsored by South Central Mule Pullers Association. Feed prizes provided by Josh Deweese Horseshoeing.
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| 5:00 p.m. |
Martial Arts demonstration by Sellers Martial Arts Academy, Philadelphia, MS – Grandstand
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| 7:30 p.m. |
Harper, Morgan and Smith PRCA Rodeo – Grandstand |
| 7:30 p.m.-
9:00 p.m. |
The Thacker Mountain Radio Show –Featuring Host Jim Dees, The House Band, The Yalobushwackers, Brian Ledford’s Band- The Dixie Nationals, Wiley and the Checkmates, Martha Foose – Founders Square
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| 10:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. |
Dance – Music by Santa Fe - Grandstand |
| 1:00 a.m. |
MIDWAY AND CONCESSIONS CLOSE |
The EXHIBIT HALL is open daily 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. featuring Field Crops, Garden Exhibits and Arts and Crafts
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SUNDAY – JULY 26, 2009
Midway Open 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Mitchell Bros. and Sons Amusements
Ride Specials 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Check in Beef cattle – Cattle Arena |
9:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Free Petting Zoo – Presented by Clyde Risher – Cattle Arena |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Worship service conducted by Dr. Jimmy Porter, Executive Director – Treasurer, Mississippi Christian Action Commission. Music by Tristan Stovall – Founders Square |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Antique Car Show, James F. Chaney, Chairman; Larry Nicholson, Assistant Chairman- Founders Square
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1:00 p.m. |
The Vernon Brothers (bluegrass) – Grandstand |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Children’s Concert, featuring Kevin Friedly and Dave Newman. Children are encouraged to bring pots, pans, drums, horns, etc., and become part of the band - Founders Square
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| 2:00 p.m. |
Harness and Running Horse Races – Sponsored in part by AT&T and Pearl River Resort - Racetrack
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| 6:30 p.m. |
Concert by First Baptist Church Choir, Philadelphia, MS – Founders Square |
| 8:00 p.m. |
The “Gold City” Show- Grandstand |
| 1:00 a.m. |
MIDWAY AND CONCESSIONS CLOSE |
Livestock show barns open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. displaying top quality Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle and Sheep
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MONDAY – JULY 27, 2009
Midway Open 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Mitchell Bros. and Sons Amusements,
Reduced Ticket Prices
U.S. Post Office, Neshoba County Fair Station, Open 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
“The Doug and Bob Radio Show” live from the Pavilion on WHOC 1490 AM – Founders Square |
9:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Free Petting Zoo – Presented by Clyde Risher – Cattle Arena |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Clothes Line Art Contest, Lou Jordan and Jane Kynerd, Chairpersons – Pavilion |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Concert by “The Collegians” from East Central Community College, Decatur, MS - Tom Carson, Director - Founders Square. |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Harness and Running Horse Races – sponsored in part by AT&T and Pearl River Resort – Racetrack
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| 4:00 p.m. |
Clothesline Art Exhibit – Founders Square |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Concert by “The Collegians” from East Central Community College, Decatur, MS, Tom Carson, Director – Grandstand
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| 7:30 p.m. |
Devotional / Invocation by Rev. Mack Alford, Pastor, Mount Carmel Baptist Church - Grandstand
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| 7:45 p.m. |
National Anthem by Mrs. Jean Yates, vocalist, Official Opening of the 2009 Neshoba County Fair, Kenneth Breland, President, Presentation of the 2009 Neshoba County Fair Association Youth Achievement Award – Grandstand
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| 8:00 p.m. |
Beauty Pageant, selecting “Miss Neshoba County Fair”, Rory Trapp, Master of Ceremonies - Grandstand
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| 9:30 p.m. -
12:30 a.m. |
Dance Music by Bliss – Founders Square |
| 1:00 a.m. |
MIDWAY AND CONCESSIONS CLOSE |
Livestock show barns open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., displaying top quality Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle and Sheep
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TUESDAY – JULY 28, 2009
Midway Open 12:00 noon to 1:00 a.m. Mitchell Bros. and Sons Amusements,
Ride Specials from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
U.S. Post Office, Neshoba County Fair Station, open 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
“The Doug and Bob Radio Show” live from the Pavilion on WHOC 1490 AM – Founders Square |
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
“College Day on Founders Square” |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Beef Cattle Show – Cattle Arena |
9:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Free Petting Zoo – Presented by Clyde Risher – Cattle Arena |
| 9:30-10:30 |
Concert by the Neshoba Central High School Band, Scott Sullender, Director of Bands - Founder’s Square
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| 11:00 a.m. |
VETERAN’S MEMORIAL SERVICE. Opening Remarks: LTC Lynn Pippen, 298th Support Battalion; Invocation: Dr. Dan Howard
Invocation: Dr. Dan Howard, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Philadelphia
Recognition of Guests and Introduction of Speaker: LTC Lynn Pippen
Speaker: MG Ben Gaston
Laying of Wreaths: American Legion Post 138/238, GW Fulton Chapter 58 DAV and Auxiliary, Carson Bounds Post 4396 VFW and Auxiliary, Meridian Chapter (POW) Military Order of the Purple Heart
Flag Ceremony: HQ 298th Corps Support Battalion
Memorial Volley: 367th Maintenance Company
Taps: Members of the Philadelphia High School Band
Benediction: Dr. Dan Howard. – Founders Square
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| 1:00 p.m. |
Concert by Neshoba Central High School Band, Scott Sullender, Director of Bands- Grandstand
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| 2:00 p.m. |
Harness and Running Horse Racing – Sponsored in part by AT&T and the Pearl River Resort – Racetrack
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| 4:00 p.m. |
Cake Walk, sponsored by Philadelphia-Neshoba County Arts Council – Founders Square
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| 8:00 p.m. |
The Bucky Covington Show – Grandstand |
| 9:30 p.m.- 12:30 a.m. |
Dance – Music by Snazz – Founders Square |
| 1:00 a.m. |
MIDWAY AND CONCESSIONS CLOSE |
Livestock show barns open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., displaying top quality Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle and Sheep
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Wednesday - July 29, 2009
Midway open 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Mitchell Bros. & Sons Amusements.
Ride Specials 1:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m.
U.S. Post Office, Neshoba County Fair Station, Open 12:00 Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall open 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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| 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
“The Doug and Bob Radio Show” live from the Pavilion on 1490 WHOC AM – Founders Square
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| 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Neshoba County Fair Farmers Market selling homegrown vegetables and produce. Located in the Livestock Show Arena.
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| 8:00 a.m. |
Check in, Dairy Cattle and Sheep - Cattle Arena |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. |
Concert by Neshoba Central High School Band, Scott Sullender, Director of Bands – Founders Square
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Political Speaking - Founders Square |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Honorable Mark Duncan (D), District Attorney, 8th Circuit Court District, State of MS.
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| 9:40 a.m. |
Honorable Vernon Cotton, 8th Circuit Court Judge, State of MS |
| 9:50 a.m. |
Honorable Marcus Gordon, 8th Circuit Court Judge, State of MS |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Honorable C. Scott Bounds (D), State Representative, District 44 Mississippi House of Representatives
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| 10:10 a.m. |
Honorable Giles Ward (R), State Senator, District 18 Mississippi State Senate |
| 10:20 a.m. |
Honorable Dick Hall (R), Commissioner of Transportation, Central District State of Mississippi
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| 10:30 a.m. |
Honorable Lynn Posey (D) Public Service Commissioner, Central District, State of Mississippi
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| 10:40 a.m. |
Honorable Stacey Pickering (R), State auditor State of Mississippi |
| 10:50 a.m. |
Honorable Jim Hood (D), Attorney General, State of Mississippi |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Honorable Phil Bryant (R), Lieutenant Governor, State of Mississippi |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Meridian Day Program, presented by East Mississippi Business Development Corp. - Founders Square
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| 1:00 p.m. |
Concert by Neshoba Central High School Band, Scott Sullender, Director of Bands – Grandstand / Racetrack
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| 2:00 p.m. |
Harness & Running horse races, sponsored in part by AT & T and Pearl River Resort - Racetrack
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| 2:00 p.m. |
Registration for Youth Talent Contest - Fair Office, cabin #65 on Founders Square
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| 3:00 p.m. |
Youth Talent Contest, Mack Alford, Master of Ceremonies - Founders Square |
| 8:00 p.m. |
The Atlanta Rhythm Section Show - Grandstand |
| 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. |
Dance - Music by Class Reunion - Founders Square |
| 1:00 a.m. |
A.J. Yates, Jr. Memorial Late Night Sing - Laura Bryan, Dr. Jack Yates and Dr. Joe Jordan, Chairpersons – Founders Square
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| 1:00 a.m. |
Midway and concessions close. |
| Livestock show barns open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., displaying top quality Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle and Sheep. |
| Thursday - July 30, 2009
Midway open 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Mitchell Bros. & Sons Amusements.
U.S. Post Office, Neshoba County Fair Station, open 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall open 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
“The Doug and Bob Radio Show” live from the Pavilion on 1490 WHOC AM – Founders Square |
| 7:30 a.m. |
Annual Neshoba County Fair Fun Run/Walk - Starts at Founders Square– ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRY FEE - Guy Nowell, Chairman |
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. |
Concert by Neshoba Central High School Band, Scott Sullender, Director of Bands – Founders Square |
9:00 a.m. |
Dairy Cattle Show - Cattle Arena |
Political Speaking - Founders Square |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Honorable T. Kenny Griffis, Mississippi Appellate Court Justice, District 3, Place 2 |
| 9:40 a.m. |
Honorable Jim Kitchens, Mississippi Supreme Court Justice, District 1, Place 3 |
| 9:50 a.m. |
Honorable William L. (Bill) Waller, Chief Justice, Mississippi Supreme Court , District 1, Place 1 |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Honorable Mike Chaney (R), Commissioner of Insurance State of Mississippi |
| 10:10 a.m. |
Honorable Tate Reeves (R), State Treasurer, State of Mississippi |
| 10:20 a.m. |
Honorable Delbert Hoseman (R), Secretary of State, State of Mississippi |
| 10:40 a.m. |
Honorable Haley Barbour (R), Governor, State of Mississippi |
| 11:15 a.m. |
Hometown Proud Program, Bill Griffis, Master of Ceremonies
Sponsored by Philadelphia-Neshoba County Tourism - Founders Square |
1:00 p.m. |
The RedHills Bluegrass Band - Racetrack / Grandstand |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Harness & Running horse races, sponsored in part by AT & T and Pearl River Resort.
Mule races immediately following the Harness Racing program. |
| 8:00 p.m. |
The Neal McCoy Show - Grandstand |
| 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. |
Dance - Music by Coop D’ Belle – Founders Square |
| 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. |
Dance - Music by U S - Grandstand |
| 1:00 a.m. |
Midway and concessions close |
Livestock show barns open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., displaying top quality Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle and Sheep. |
Friday - July 31, 2009
Midway open 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight. Mitchell Bros. & Sons Amusements.
U.S. Post Office, Neshoba County Fair Station, open 12:00 noon - 4:00p.m.
Exhibit Hall open 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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| 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
“The Doug and Bob Radio Show” live from the Pavilion on 1490 WHOC AM – Founders Square |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Sheep show, followed by Goat show – Livestock Show Arena |
| 12:30 p.m. |
The Vernon Brothers (Bluegrass) - Grandstand |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Harness and Running horse races, featuring the Feature Races of the Week, The Morris Therrell Memorial Invitational Race and The Jim Dance Memorial Race. Sponsored in part by AT & T and Pearl River Resort.
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| 8:00 p.m. |
The Little Big Town Show - Grandstand |
WEATHER PERMITTING, Immediately following the Little Big Town Show will be the fireworks show by Pyrotechnico. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE RACETRACK INFIELD DURING THE FIREWORKS SHOW.
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9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. |
Dance - Music by Chris Gill and the Soul Shakers - Founders Square |
12:00 Midnight |
2009 Neshoba County Fair Closes Including Midway and ALL Concessions
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