A History of the Mid-South Fair

From its beginnings in 1856 on a nine-acre spot on the outskirts of Memphis, Tennessee, the Mid-South Fair persevered, becoming one of the most long-lived and successful events in the Mid-South. This is the first complete history of the Mid-South Fair, the story of the fair comes to life in lively anecdotes and hundreds of engaging photographs. This pictorial history celebrates the many vibrant faces of the Mid-South Fair, the education, the agriculture, the industry, and the entertainment.