The Mid-South Fair’s move to DeSoto County this year is not the only major change to the program. Sunday, Sept. 27 has officially been designated as “Ole Miss Day” at the fair. While a new facility is being built in Tunica County, the DeSoto Center in Southaven will be the site of the 2009 fair.
For Ole Miss Day, the departments of Enrollment Services, Athletics, Ticketing, Marketing, Outreach and other campus representatives will all be available to promote the university and provide promotional materials and information.
The Ole Miss Alumni Association will host the UM Catfish Cookout during Ole Miss Day at the 2009 Mid-South Fair on Sunday, Sept 27. Taylor Grocery restaurant will provide catfish and chicken tender plates in the air-conditioned tent next to the outdoor stage and all Ole Miss Day events at the fair.
UM coaches from various sports will be in attendance at the cookout to greet fans and discuss the upcoming season. Administrative officials from the Athletics and Ticketing departments will be on hand as well. There will also be a catfish racing event held near the tent.
Adult plate: $12 — 3 pieces of fried catfish and/or fried chicken tenders, coleslaw, french fries, hushpuppies and a drink.
Child plate: $7 — 2 pieces of fried catfish and/or fried chicken tenders, coleslaw, french fries, hushpuppies and a drink.
The Ole Miss Day schedule of events is as follows:
Noon Opening of the Fair & Ole Miss Day
Ole Miss volunteers greet fair guests at the gates with Ole Miss Day guides, stickers and giveaway items for guests who wear their Ole Miss attire. Volunteers will also point people toward the Ole Miss Day events.
Noon – 7 p.m. UM Info Booths Open
UM departmental, organizational, and service group booths will be open and located near the outdoor stage and event tent. Stop by to learn more about the amazing discoveries that are made, services offered, and educational benefits obtainable at the University of Mississippi.
Noon – 7 p.m. UM Performances
UM performances may include the UM Gospel Choir, UM band and ensembles, UM Rebelettes, Union Unplugged acts from UM students, Rebel Radio deejays, etc.
12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Catfish Cookout sponsored by the UM Alumni Association
Ole Miss coaches invite fair-goers to attend a catfish fry hosted by the UM Alumni Association. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and greet UM coaches and other members of Ole Miss Athletics while enjoying an Ole Miss favorite: Taylor Grocery Catfish. Seatings are at 12:30, 2:30 and 5 p.m.
7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Close of Ole Miss Day Events
UM staffers will begin packing up and clearing out the area. Staff can leave to enjoy fair rides, games, food, concert, etc.
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Entertainment
Entertainment events include Martina McBride performing in the DeSoto Civic Center. Tickets may be purchased from Ticketmaster. Following the close of Ole Miss Day at the outdoor stage, the Skinner Boys from Oxford will perform a free concert.
Fore more information on Ole Miss Day at the Mid-South Fair, please visit:
http://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/midsouthfair