Download or read book A History of the Mid-South Fair written by Emily Yellin and published by . This book was released on 1998-12 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.