Dominique Lacey
Staff Writer
It is time to enjoy death defying rides, eat delicious but totally unhealthy food, and win that huge teddy bear for ‘Bae’. Yes, the fair is here!
The Mississippi State Fair, produced by North American Midway Entertainment of Farmland, Ill., will take place in Jackson, Miss. from Oct.1 – 12.
Regular admission prices for the Mississippi’s State Fair:
• Adults and children over 6: $5.00
• Children under 6: Free
• Car Parking: $5.00
Prices for ride tickets:
• 4 coupons: $5.00
• 22 coupons: $25.00
• 55 coupons: $60.0
Now that you know what the ticket prices are, let’s get down to it. Everyone needs a date for the fair, right? Nobody likes going to the fair alone so there are options on how to dress to impress your date, what to eat, and most of all, how to get your dates attention.
For the men who have their dates, women love the simple things, simple as just winning a bear or other prizes. Here are five great tips on how to have an A+ when taking your date to the fair:
1. Pay for everything, including admission, ride tickets, food, shows, and etc.
2. Women love prizes so be sure to play a few games to show off and impress her with your skills by winning her a prize or two.
3. A female can obviously tell when you are being a player or if it’s just really her in the picture. Hold her hand and show her there is no shame in your game. In addition, do not speak to females while you are with your date, unless they’re relatives.
4. Take her on the Ferris Wheel. There is nothing like an enjoyable ride on the Ferris Wheel just to enjoy the view and each other’s company.
5. Dress casually but not too casual. Females do not want to be seen with men with basketball shorts, big t-shirts, nor sagging pants.
For the women out there with dates, there are five tips for you as well:
1. Dress to impress your date, but not enough where you could hurt yourself. It is ok to look nice and fashionable but do not wear heels!
2. Be careful what you eat because it might get on your new or favorite outfit. Funnel cakes are one of the most leading causes for epic fail with your clothing.
3. Have fun! It is nothing wrong with looking your best, but go enjoy some rides with your date. If not rides, play games or enjoy a show. Your date doesn’t want to pay your way for you to just walk around and look cute.
4. Make sure you have a mirror, go to the bathroom, or have some type of material on you to make sure everything is on point including hair, makeup, clothes. Most likely your date will not tell you unless it is really bad.
5. Convince your date to attend the Ginuwine concert! I mean who doesn’t want to?
Yes ladies, Ginuwine is performing at the Mississippi’s State Fair on Thursday, Oct. 2nd at 7:30 p.m. In addition, there will be a Sneak-A-Peak with unlimited rides for one low price of $25.00. There will also be a free weekday admission special on weekdays from 10a.m. until 1 p.m.
Some JSU students are definitely anticipating the fair and already planning to impress their date.
Rebecca Smith, a sophomore chemistry major from Bolton, Miss., enjoys all the rides every year, but has one ride in particular that she enjoys the most.
“My favorite ride at the fair is the Ring of Fire because it gives me this rush through my body and it’s exciting. I love it,” said Smith.
Jordan Washington, a junior accounting major from Jackson, Miss., wants to win as many prizes as he can at the fair this year.
“My girl wants some kind of stuffed animal every year so I’m gonna try to get her one this year too,” said Washington.
To get to The Mississippi State Fair, take exit 96-B off High Street from Interstate 55. At the second traffic light take a left and you are at the fairgrounds.
