Held outdoors at the Fairgrounds, Dixie Fest welcomes people to celebrate their southern pride during this three-day event. Main events scheduled to take place include monster truck rides, battle of the tribute bands, a Miss Dixie beauty contest, Dixie babes bikini contest, a nightly biker parade, a "Southern Boyz" all male revue, a karaoke contest, and a best tattoo artist contest. In addition, there will be a variety of foods, vendors, music and a tribute to the "Sons of Confederate Veterans".

Event hours are Friday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m, Saturday from Noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 6 p.m. General admission is $10 each day or $20 for a 3-day admission pass for ages 15 and older, and free admission for children ages 14 and younger. Active military personnel with valid I.D. receive reduced admission for $5 per day. Parking is $3 per motorcycle, $5 per car or $10 per RV or bus. Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds via the M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. entrance.

To purchase tickets in advance, visit online www.dixiefestnow.com or any Ticketmaster location.  Admission tickets purchased for the original October event dates will be honored at the gate. For information on vendor and sponsorship opportunities for this event, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or call Tony Rubino at 727-657-1670.