Home | Business News | Browse by Publication | M | Mississippi Business Journal

'Mississippi's Giant House Party' underway: Neshoba County Fair low-key this year, but still packs powerful economic punch.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 25-JUL-05 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
PHILADELPHIA -- Kenneth Breland recalled the brouhaha in 1980 when then presidential hopeful Ronald Reagan spoke at the Neshoba County Fair to kick off his post-convention campaign.

"That was about the biggest thing we ever had," said Breland, president of the nonprofit Neshoba County Fair Association and its 20-member volunteer board. "Traffic was backed up all the way to Williamsville. So many people wanted to get in, they just ran the gates."

Reagan was the most high profile politician to rally the crowd at the world-famous Fair, established in 1889. The presence of former Massachusetts Governor Mike Dukakis at the Fair in 1988 also created a hubbub during his presidential campaign. The tradition of political candidates spinning their spiels began in 1896, under the tin roof of the Founders Square...

Access Full Article, Compliments of Goliath

View this article FREE - Now for a Limited Time, try Goliath Business News
Free for 3 Days!



More articles from Mississippi Business Journal
Pine Belt counties are high-tech hot spots along I-59.(Pine Belt), July 25, 2005
Delta market sees boost from industrial, retail successes: space still..., July 25, 2005
Downtown Jackson ready to ratchet up expectations: government projects..., July 25, 2005
Commercial real estate strong in most Mississippi markets., July 25, 2005
A brief introduction...(commercial real estate)(Brief Article), July 25, 2005

Looking for additional articles?
Search our database of over 3 million articles.

Looking for more in-depth information on this industry?
Search our complete database of Industry & Market reports by text, subject, publication name or publication date.

About Goliath
Whether you're looking for sales prospects, competitive information, company analysis or best practices in managing your organization, Goliath can help you meet your business needs.

Our extensive business information databases empower business professionals with both the breadth and depth of credible, authoritative information they need to support their business goals. Whether it be strategic planning, sales prospecting, company research or defining management best practices - Goliath is your leading source for accurate information.