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PHOTOS: 2024 Neshoba County Fair

By Garret Grove,

4 days ago

NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. ( WJTV ) – During the height of the Neshoba County Fair, there are many things the cultural phenomenon has to offer to visitors.

From politics to livestock, the fair appeals to many who drive to the campgrounds from across the county, state and country every year. WJTV 12 News compiled various photos from across the fairgrounds on Wednesday and Thursday to help showcase why.

Everything but politics

The Neshoba County Fair is about more than politics. The photos below feature everything but stump speeches and politicians.

Patrons sitting by the horse racetrack at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Dairy cow showman Conner Stokes resting inside of a barn at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Conner Stokes resting head on dairy cow Smok at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Dairy cow Stella resting inside of a barn at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Truck of Edward Smith, chaplain of the Cowboy Church at the Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Sheila Zehr cutting watermelon outside of the racetrack on the Neshoba County Fairgrounds (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Sheila Zehr, part of the Cowboy Church ministry at the Neshoba County Fair, cutting watermelon outside of the racetrack on the Fairgrounds (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Jim Gray of Philadelphia enjoying watermelon from the Cowboy Church ministry at the Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Contestant tends to cow in 2024 Pretty Cow Contest at the Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
(from left to right) Suthern, Saylem, “Snow White,” Adam and Caycee Simon pose with trophy after winning the 2024 Pretty Cow Contest at the Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Suthern Simon standing in front of sister Saylem for an interview after winning the 2024 Pretty Cow Contest at the Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Conner Stokes, center, performing with dairy cow Smok at the Neshoba County Fair’s Dairy Show on Thursday (Courtesy: Latrell Stokes)
Miss Hospitality for Neshoba County Alice Keats posing with her brother, Kobe Tangle, outside of the Pavilion at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Alice Keats looking around the fairgrounds at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Cabin 15’s welcome sign at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair. Traditionally, all guests who visit or stay in a cabin at the Neshoba County Fair would sign their name on this and similar posters (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Alice Keats posing next to Cabin 15’s welcome sign at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Alice Keats posing with her brother, Kobe Tangle, outside of Lindsey’s Lemonade at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)

Around the Pavillion

The Pavillion is the center of political action at the state fair. Below is some of what was captured by WJTV in and outside of the historic structure.

Sheila Zehr, left, and Connie Victory, center, pray with Central District Public Service Commissioner De’Keither Stamps, right, after his speech at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair. The two are part of the Cowboy Church, which routinely prays with politicians after their political speeches (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Central District Public Service Commissioner De’Keither Stamps talking with Connie Victory, right, and Sheila Zehr, center, after his speech at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Central District Public Service Commissioner De’Keither Stamps, left, talking with State Auditor Shad White, right, at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
State Auditor Shad White (R-Miss.) talking with reporters after his speech at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson’s (R-Miss.) speech under the Pavillion at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Fairgoers cheering during Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson’s (R-Miss.) speech at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson (R-Miss.) giving his speech under the Pavillion at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives Jason White (R-Miss.) giving his stump speech under the Pavillion at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Mississippi House Speaker Jason White (R-Miss.) talking with reporters after his speech at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) talking with reporters after his speech at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair on Thursday (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)
Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) answering questions from reporters after his speech at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair on Thursday (Courtesy: WJTV 12 News)