As opening day to the Mid-South Fair approaches, the excitement continues to build with events leading up to the 157th annual Fair. The Mid-South Fair hosted the Miss Mid-South Fair Pageant and Youth Personality Contest on Saturday, September 14.
Thea Wilkens-Reed, 16, was crowned Miss Mid-South Fair 2013, at Saturday’s pageant. Wilkens-Reed is a 10th grade homeschooled student whose hobbies include tap dance and theatre.
Wilkens-Reed shared her enthusiasm about winning this year’s title, “It’s an honor to be crowned Miss-Mid South Fair and be a part of a longstanding tradition in the Mid-South community.”
The Mid-South Fair also crowned Allison Marcom, 16, Miss Youth Personality 2013. Marcom is a junior at Houston High School and founder of the “I AM BEAUTIFUL pageant,” a pageant fundraiser for children with special needs.
In addition to crowning this year’s Miss Mid-South Fair winners, officials have released the Main Stage lineup which includes various Mid-South performers and nationally acclaimed musicians.
This year’s main stage performers include Two Mule Plow, Blind Mississippi Morris, Overton Rock Band, Nick Boddington, Micaelyn Oby, New Era, Shekinah, Zealous, Flight 2, Jack Rowell Jr. & Triplethret, Memphis Allstars, Navy Band Mid-South, Erek Stone & The Fabulous Steeler Band, New Era Funk, North Mississippi Allstars Los Cantodores & Friends, Tierra Mestizi Dance Company, Maggie Thorn, The Original Riverbluff Clan, Papa Don McMinn & B3GB and Kris Thomas.
All shows on the main stage are free with general admission to the Fair.
For the complete main stage lineup and schedule of appearances, visit the Mid-South Fair website at www.midsouthfair.com or call 901-274-8800.
About the Mid-South Fair
The original and still the best, the Mid-South Fair has entertained families since 1856. As a non-profit organization, we exist to create a cultural and entertainment experience that exposes people in our community to items and events they might not otherwise encounter. The Fair is governed by a board of directors, operated by a full-time staff and funded by sponsorships and donations. Since 2001, the Fair has given out $64,000 in educational scholarships for excellence in Youth Talent, Creative Arts, and Agriculture. For more information about the Mid-South Fair visit our website at www.midsouthfair.com