The Fair Commission is the governing body for the ninety-six-acre fairgrounds complex where the Mississippi State Fair, Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo, and over 150 other smaller events are held each year. Through its staff of twelve full-time and forty-four part-time employees, the Fair Commission maintains the buildings and grounds, rents facilities and equipment, manages two major events each year, and collects fees for use of the facilities. PEER’s review of Fair Commission activities revealed deficiencies in the conduct of commission meetings, monitoring of fairgrounds affairs, planning, financial management, and safety.
For a paper copy of this report, contact PEER by telephone at 601-359-1226 or by e-mail at reports@peer.ms.gov.