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FRIDAY – JULY 22, 2011
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.
8:30AM-12:00PM
Check in home cultural arts, agricultural open crop exhibits and 4-H exhibit. Neshoba County Extension Service; Mike Reed, Extension 4-H Agent, Sylvia Wiggs Chairman – Exhibit Hall
8:30AM
Art show opens – Exhibit Hall
12:00PM
Music – Provided by the Philadelphia-Neshoba County Musicians Association - Emcee: David Moody - Founders Square:
12:00 p.m.
56 Neshoba Chevy
1:00 p.m.
TBA
2:00 p.m.
D. Wade and the Ramblers
3:00 p.m.
Justin Snow and the County Line
4:00 p.m.
Cassidy Crenshaw Band
5:00 p.m.
Forever For Now
7:30 p.m.
Harper, Morgan and Smith PRCA Rodeo – Grandstand
9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Dance - Music by Southbound – Founders Square
1:00 a.m.
MIDWAY AND CONCESSIONS CLOSE
SATURDAY – JULY 23, 2011
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.
6:30 a.m.
Philadelphia Sertoma Club 32nd Annual “Heart O’ Dixie Triathlon” begins at Lake Tiak O’Khata in Louisville, MS and ends at the Grandstand. Sponsored by Boardtown Bikes; Bullock Toyota; The Citizens Bank; Clay’s 16 Stop and Go; Depot Bowling; Main Street Junction; Neshoba County General Hospital and Nursing Home; Philadelphia Athletic Club; Sta-Home and Woody’s Short Stop.
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Arts and Crafts (Flea Market), Lynda Stribling and Steve Thomas, Chairpersons Founders Square
8:00 a.m.-NOON
NESHOBA COUNTY FAIR FARMERS MARKET SELLING HOMEGROWN VEGETABLES AND PRODUCE. LOCATED IN THE LIVESTOCK SHOW ARENA
9:00 a.m.-6:00pm
Free Petting Zoo – Presented by Clyde Risher – Cattle Arena
11:30 a.m.
Philadelphia Sertoma Club Heart O’Dixie Triathlon Awards Program – Grandstand
1:30 p.m.
Mule Races – Grandstand
2:00 p.m.
Mule Pull, sponsored by South Central Mule Pullers Association; Feed prizes provided by Josh Deweese Horseshoeing
7:30 p.m.
Harper, Morgan and Smith PRCA Rodeo – Grandstand
8:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m
The Thacker Mountain Radio Show – Featuring Host Jim Dees and the Yalobushwackers and special guests – Sponsored in part by Cellular South Founders Square
10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Dance – Music by U S - 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
 
SUNDAY – JULY 24, 2011
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.
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Free Children’s Petting Zoo – Presented by Clyde Risher – Cattle Arena
9:30 a.m.
Worship service conducted by Rev. Scott Boatner and God’s House, West Philadelphia Baptist Church – Founders Square
10:30 a.m.
Antique Car Show, James F. Chaney, Chairman; Larry Nicholson, Assistant Chairman- Founders Square
1:00 p.m.
Vernon Brothers – Grandstand
1:30 p.m.
Children’s Concert, featuring Kevin Cole and Ernie Reece. Children are encouraged to bring pots, pans, drums, horns, etc., and become part of the band- Founders Square
2:00 p.m.
Harness and Running Horse Races – Sponsored in part by AT&T and Pearl River Resort – Racetrack
3:00 p.m.
Martial Arts demonstration by Sellers Martial Arts Academy – Founders Square
6:30 p.m.
Concert by First Baptist Church Choir, Philadelphia, MS – Founders Square
8:00 p.m.
The JEFF AND SHERI EASTER Show - Grandstand
1:00 a.m.
MIDWAY AND CONCESSIONS CLOSE
MONDAY – JULY 25, 2011
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.
8:00 a.m.-Noon
Check in Beef Cattle – Cattle Arena
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
FREE Children’s 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.
Music by Justin Snow and County Line - Grandstand
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
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
7:30 p.m.
Invocation –Dr. Dan Howard, Pastor of First Baptist Church,Philadelphia; Official Opening of The 2011 Neshoba County Fair, Gilbert Donald, President. Presentation of the 2011 Neshoba County Fair Association Youth Achievement Award; National Anthem by Mrs. Jean Yates, vocalist - Grandstand
8:00 p.m.
Grandstand – Beauty Pageant, selecting “Miss Neshoba County Fair”; Chief Keith Page, Emcee, Gavin James Clark and Lauren Gwen Posey, Pages. Entertainment- 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
 
TUESDAY – JULY 26, 2011
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.
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
“College Day on Founders Square”
9:00 a.m.
Beef Cattle Show – Cattle Arena
9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
FREE Children’s Petting Zoo – Presented by Clyde Risher – Cattle Arena
8:00 am-8:45 am
Concert by the Neshoba Central High School Band, Scott Sullender, Director of Bands - Founder’s Square
POLITICAL SPEAKING – FOUNDERS SQUARE
8:45 am
Myron Williams (R), Candidate for Coroner, Neshoba County
8:50 am
Kizzie Moore-Donald (D), Candidate for Coroner, Neshoba County
8:55 am
Bill Howell (R), Candidate for Coroner, Neshoba County
9:00 am
Doug Graham (D), Candidate for County Attorney, Neshoba County
9:05 am
Tammy C. Smith (D), Candidate for County Attorney, Neshoba County
9:10 am
Jenifer B. Branning (R), Candidate for Justice Court Judge, Place 2, Neshoba County
9:15 am
Honorable Brad Stuart (D), Candidate for Justice Court Judge, Place 2, Neshoba County
9:20 am
Michael Thomas (D), Candidate for Supt. of Education, Neshoba County
9:25 am
Tommy Dearing (D), Candidate for Supt. of Education, Neshoba County
9:30 am
George Shaw (D), Candidate for Supt. of Education, Neshoba County
9:35 am
Brenda Stephens (D), Candidate for Supervisor, District 1, Neshoba County
9:40 am
Bobby Joe Lovern (D), Candidate for Supervisor, District 1, Neshoba County
9:45 am
Allen White (D), Candidate for Supervisor, District 4, Neshoba County
9:50 am
Eric Dale Huddleston (D), Candidate for Supervisor, District 5, Neshoba County
9:55 am
Adam Mitchel Lyon (D), Candidate for Supervisor, District 5, Neshoba County
10:00 am
Honorable Obbie Riley (D), Candidate for Supervisor, District 5, Neshoba County
10:05 am
Mike Allen (R), Candidate for Chancery Clerk, Neshoba County
10:10 am
Guy Nowell (D), Candidate for Chancery Clerk, Neshoba County
10:15 am
Grant Myers (D), Candidate for Chancery Clerk, Neshoba County
10:20 am
Mike Jones (D), Candidate for Chancery Clerk, Neshoba County
10:25 am
Larry Myers (D), Candidate for Sheriff, Neshoba County
10:30 am
Tommy Waddell (D), Candidate for Sheriff, Neshoba County
10:35 am
Kenneth “Ken” Edwards (D), Candidate for Sheriff, Neshoba County
11:00 a.m.
VETERAN’S MEMORIAL SERVICE – FOUNDERS SQUARE
Master of Ceremonies: LTC John P. Hardy, Commander 31st ROC Battalion
Invocation: Dr. Dan Howard
Recognition of Guests and Introduction of Speaker: LTC John P. Hardy
Speaker: Major General William L. Freeman, Jr., The Adjutant General of Mississippi
Laying of the Wreaths: American Legion Post 138/238, GW Fulton Chapter 58 DAV and
Auxiliary, Carson Bounds Post 4396 VFW and Auxiliary, Military Order of the Purple Heart Flag Ceremony: HQ 298thCSSB/367th Maintenance Company
Memorial Volley: 367th Maintenance Company
Taps: Neshoba Central High School Band
Benediction: Bro. Kermit Sharp
1:00 p.m.
POLITICAL SPEAKING – FOUNDERS SQUARE
1:00 pm
Wayne Rogers (D), candidate for Supervisor, District 3, Neshoba County
1:05 pm
Kinsey Smith (R), Candidate for Supervisor, District 3, Neshoba County
1:10 pm
Steve Thomas (R), Candidate for Supervisor, District 3, Neshoba County
1:15 pm
Clay Young (D), Candidate for Supervisor, District 3, Neshoba County
1:20 pm
Ralin Williams (R), Candidate for MS House of Representatives, District 78
1:30 pm
Randy Rushing (R), Candidate for MS House of Representatives, District 78
1:40 am
Jay Mathis (R), Candidate for Ms House of Representatives, District 45
1:50 pm
Wayne Vaughn (R), Candidate for MS House of Representatives, District 45
1:00 p.m.
Concert by Neshoba Central High School Band, Scott Sullender, Director of Bands- Grandstand
2:00 p.m.
Harness and Running Horse Racing – Sponsored in part by AT&T and the Pearl River Resort – Racetrack
4:00 p.m.
Cake Walk, sponsored by Philadelphia-Neshoba County Arts Council – Founders Square
8:00 p.m.
The Steel Magnolia Show – Grandstand
9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Dance – Music by Jenny Jenny – 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
 

Wednesday - July 27, 2011
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.

8:00 a.m.
Check in, Dairy Cattle and Sheep - Cattle Arena
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Concert by Neshoba Central High School Band, Scott Sullender, Director of Bands – Founders Square
POLITICAL SPEAKING - FOUNDERS SQUARE
8:30 a.m.
Honorable Mark Duncan (D), Candidate for District Attorney, 8th Circuit Court District, State of Mississippi
8:40 a.m.
Honorable Marcus Gordon, Circuit Court Judge, 8th District Place 1, State of MS
8:50 a.m.
Honorable C. Scott Bounds (R), Candidate for MS House of Representatives, District 44
9:00 a.m.
Steven Kilgore (D), Candidate for MS State Senate, District 18
9:10 a.m.
Honorable Giles Ward (R), Candidate for MS State Senate, District 18
9:20 a.m.
Dorothy Benford (D), Candidate for Transportation Commissioner, Central District, State of Mississippi
9:30 a.m.
Timothy L. “Tim” Johnson (R), Candidate for Transportation Commissioner, Central District, State of Mississippi
9:40 a.m.
Marshand Crisler (D), Candidate for Transportation Commissioner, Central District, State of Mississippi
9:50 a.m.
Honorable Dick Hall (R), Candidate for Transportation Commissioner, Central District, State of Mississippi
10:00 a.m.
Honorable Stacey Pickering (R), Candidate for State Auditor, State of Mississippi
10:10 a.m.
Honorable Mike Chaney (R), Candidate for Insurance Commissioner, State of Mississippi
10:20 a.m.
Honorable Lester Spell, DVM (R), Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce- State of Mississippi
10:40 a.m.
Honorable Billy Hewes (R), Candidate for Lt. Governor, State of Mississippi
10:50 a.m.
Honorable Tate Reeves (R), Candidate for Lt. Governor, State of Mississippi
11:30 a.m.
Meridian Day Program, presented by East Mississippi Business Development Corp. - Founders Square
POLITICAL SPEAKING - FOUNDERS SQUARE
1:00 p.m.
Steve Simpson (R), Candidate for Attorney General, State of Mississippi
1:10 p.m.
Honorable Jim Hood (D), Candidate for Attorney General, State of Mississippi
1:20 p.m.
Max Phillips (R), Candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, State of Mississippi
1:30 p.m.
Joel Gill (D), Candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, State of Mississippi
1:40 p.m.
Honorable Cindy Hyde-Smith (R), Candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, State of Mississippi
1:50 p.m.
Honorable Dannie Reed (R), Candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, State of Mississippi
1:00 p.m.
Concert by Neshoba Central High School Band, Scott Sullender, Director of Bands – Grandstand / Racetrack
2:00 p.m.
Harness & Running horse races, sponsored in part by AT & T and Pearl River Resort - Racetrack
2:00 p.m.
Registration for Youth Talent Contest - Fair Office, cabin #65 on Founders Square
3:00 p.m.
Youth Talent Contest, Mack Alford, Master of Ceremonies - Founders Square
8:00 p.m.
The Rodney Atkins Show - Grandstand
9:30 p.m. -12:30 .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
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 28, 2011
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.

7:30 a.m.
Annual Neshoba County Fair Fun Run/Walk - Starts at Founders Square
NO ENTRY FEE - Guy Nowell, Chairman
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Jess Dickinson and the Bluegrass Appeal – Founders Square
9:00 a.m.
Dairy Cattle Show - Cattle Arena
Political Speaking - Founders Square
8:30 a.m.
Addie Green (D), Candidate for Public Service Commissioner, Central District, State of Mississippi
8:40 a.m.
Honorable Lynn Posey (R), Candidate for Public Service Commissioner, Central District, State of Mississippi
8:50 a.m.
Shawn O’Hara (Reform), Candidate for State Treasurer, State of Mississippi
9:00 a.m.
Honorable Lee Yancey (R), Candidate for State Treasurer, State of Mississippi
9:10 a.m.
Honorable Connie Moran (D), Candidate for State Treasurer, State of Mississippi
9:20 a.m.
Lynn Fitch (R), Candidate for State Treasurer, State of Mississippi
9:30 a.m.
Lucien Smith (R), Candidate for State Treasurer, State of Mississippi
9:40 a.m.
Ricky Dombrowski (R), Candidate for Secretary of State, State of Mississippi
9:50 a.m.
Honorable Delbert Hosemann (R), Candidate for Secretary of State, State of MS
10:00 a.m.
Bill Luckett (D), Candidate for Governor, State of Mississippi
10:10 a.m.
Dave Dennis (R), Candidate for Governor, State of Mississippi
10:20 a.m.
Honorable Johnny L. Dupree (D), Candidate for Governor, State of Mississippi
10:30 a.m.
Honorable Phil Bryant (R), Candidate for Governor, State of Mississippi
10:40 a.m.
Honorable Haley Barbour (R), Governor, State of Mississippi
11:00 a.m.
Hometown Proud Program, Bill Griffis, Master of Ceremonies
Sponsored by Philadelphia-Neshoba County Tourism - Founders Square
Political Speaking – Founders Square
1:00 p.m.
Louis Fondren (D), Candidate for Commissioner of Insurance, State of Mississippi
1:10 p.m.
Will Oatis (Independent) Candidate for Governor, State of Mississippi
1:20 p.m.
Ron Williams (R), Candidate for Governor, State of Mississippi
1:30 p.m.
James Broadwater (R), Candidate for Governor, State of Mississippi
1:40 p.m.
William B. Compton Jr. (D), Candidate for Governor, State of Mississippi
1:50p.m.
Hudson Holliday (R), Candidate for Governor, State of Mississippi
1:00 p.m.
Uncle Pug Kea’s 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 Meet The Press – 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 & sheep.
 
Friday - July 29, 2011
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.
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.
8:00 p.m.
The John Michael Montgomery Show - Grandstand
WEATHER PERMITTING, Immediately following the John Michael Montgomery Show will be the fireworks show by Pyrotechnico. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE RACETRACK INFIELD DURING THE FIREWORKS SHOW.
9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Dance - Music by Chris Gill and the Soul Shakers - Founders Square
12:00 Midnight
2011 Neshoba County Fair Closes Including Midway and ALL Concessions
All gates open until 6:00 a.m. All Fairground chains up and locked until 6:00 a.m.
NO ADMISSION TICKETS SOLD AFTER 12:00 MIDNIGHT.

 

   

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