SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI, August 30, 2017 – The Mid-South Fair will present 11 days of exciting new family-friendly attractions to entertain and educate all ages during the Mid-South Fair’s run Thursday, September 21, through Sunday, October 1, at Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi. All attractions are included for free with regular fair admission of $10 for adults ages 13-59, $5 for children ages 5-12 and seniors ages 60 and older, and free for children. More information is available at http://www.midsouthfair.com.

“The Mid-South Fair is proud to present so many exciting new family attractions that will delight and inspire audiences of all ages,” said J. Todd Mastry, Executive Director of Landers Center. “From exotic animal shows to a daredevil circus act and historical pioneer experiences, there’s more than enough to please the whole family and provide an authentic fair experience at this year’s 161^st Mid-South Fair.”

The Great Frontier Village and The Heritage Educational Petting Zoo:

The Great Frontier Village presents a slice-of-life from the American pioneer days and offers visitors a chance to observe frontier activities such as: milking cows, churning butter, forging iron in a blacksmith shop, and cooking over an open fire. The Heritage Educational Petting Zoo agricultural show invites children and families to visit and interact with exotic breeds including Jersey cows, longhorn steer, Brahma steer, Jacob four-horned sheep, Barbados sheep, and a variety of goats.

The Fearless Flores Family:

The Fearless Flores Family, featured on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” TV show, make their Mid-South Fair debut this year, and they’ll be performing their daredevil motorcycle act each day of the fair. Parents Ricardo and Arcelia, daughter Cyndel and son Volorian are ninth- and 10th-generation circus performers known for thrilling crowds by riding their dirtbikes around the metal “Globe of Death.”

Show Me Swine Racers:

Show-Me Swine Racers present the most beloved pig race attraction in the fair business. The act plays some of the biggest fairs in the country, including the Minnesota State Fair and the Wisconsin State Fair. Owners Jay and Nicole Phillips raise their racing pigs on their farm in East Prairie, Missouri, about 140 miles north of Memphis.

The World of Wolves:

The World of Wolves show is the first act of its kind! Sharon Sandlofer and her family tell the story of how their trained rescued wolves raised in captivity exhibit the traits of a wolf pack in the wild, including how the alpha male and female interact. The show even features a hero wolf that saved a human girl from drowning.

Terry Frisco’s Tiger Encounter:

Terry Frisco’s Tiger Encounter is sure to awe audiences of all ages with its trained troupe of six Bengal tigers, two black-and-white-striped tigers, plus an ultra-rare Golden Tabby tiger! The show also educates the public about the loss of habitat and the killing of tigers for profit in Asia.

About Landers Center:

Landers Center is a 10,000-seat multipurpose arena and entertainment provider that hosts numerous national touring acts, family shows and sporting events; located in Southaven, Mississippi. Built in 2000 and home to the Mississippi RiverKings, a Southern Professional Hockey League team, and the Memphis Hustle, the Memphis Grizzlies’ G-League team of the NBA Developmental League; Landers Center hosts over 600 events annually and offers a 10,000-seat multipurpose arena; a 17,000-square-foot convention center; 400-seat theater, and a large parking lot that boasts nearly 3,000 parking spaces that hosts outdoor events including the Mid-South Fair. For more information, please visit: www.landerscenter.com/.

About the Mid-South Fair:  
The Mid-South Fair is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community service organization dedicated to educating and connecting the region to its agricultural heritage by promoting local industry, providing safe family-oriented entertainment, and rewarding agricultural and craft achievement through an annual exposition. For more information, please visit: www.midsouthfair.com.

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