Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson invites everyone to attend the 61st annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo and announces the schedule of events taking place tomorrow, Friday, February 13, through Sunday, February 15. All events take place on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds.
The Dixie National Marketplace will open at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, and run through Sunday, February 15, in the Trade Mart. This massive expo is open to the public with no admission fee. Attendees will be able to find a variety of western and rodeo themed clothing and accessories, items for the farm like tractors and trailers, and specialty foods.
The first performance of the Dixie National Rodeo will kick off at 7:00 p.m. tomorrow in the Mississippi Coliseum. The Rodeo will get started with a special, patriotic presentation by the Mississippi Army National Guard. Ole 60 will perform immediately following the Rodeo. Their hits include “Smoke & a Light,” “Brother Joe” and “Dust 2 Dust.” Tickets range from $20-$45 and are available to purchase at www.dixienational.org.
The Dixie National Parade rides through downtown Jackson on Saturday, February 14, at 10:30 a.m. This beloved event that traditionally kicks off rodeo competitions will include an array of rodeo queens, marching bands, decorative floats, car and tractor clubs, riding groups, the famous Dixie National Wagon Train and more. Beginning at the corner of Mississippi and Jefferson streets, the procession will travel down Mississippi Street, circle the State Capitol, and finally take a left onto Amite Street before returning to the State Fairgrounds. Spectators are encouraged to watch from the Capitol grounds near President, High and West streets for the best views. Parking will be available at the Capitol grounds and surrounding parking lots.
Rodeo fans can enjoy two rodeo performances on Saturday, February 14, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Up-and-coming artist Bayker Blankenship with his hit “Maxed Out” will perform following both Rodeo performances. Sunday, February 15, following the action-packed Rodeo at 2:00 p.m., legendary Joe Nichols will perform. His hits include “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off,” “Brokenheartsville” and “Sunny and 75.”
Scheduled Activities & Events for Friday, February 13, 2026:
- 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Steakhouse - Trade Mart
- 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Marketplace - Trade Mart
- 4:00 p.m. – Wagon Train arrives - Equine Center
- 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Rodeo featuring Ole 60 - Coliseum
- 10:00 p.m. – Dixie National Afterparty - Martin’s Downtown
Scheduled Activities & Events for Saturday, February 14, 2026:
- 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. – Dixie National Rodeo Breakfast - Red Barn near Barn 16
- 7:30 a.m. – Intercollegiate Beef Judging Contest - Equine Center
- 8:00 a.m. – Open Santa Gertrudis Show - Barn 14
- 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Marketplace - Trade Mart
- 10:30 a.m. – Dixie National Parade - Corner of Mississippi and President Streets (downtown Jackson)
- 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Steakhouse - Trade Mart
- 2:00 p.m. – Dixie National Rodeo featuring Bayker Blankenship - Coliseum
- 2:00 p.m. – Open Brangus Show - Barn 14
- 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Rodeo featuring Bayker Blankenship - Coliseum
- 10:00 p.m. – Dixie National Afterparty - Martin’s Downtown
Scheduled Activities & Events for Sunday, February 15, 2026:
- 9:00 a.m. – Beefmaster/Open Advancer/E6 Show - Barn 14
- 9:00 a.m. – Open Barrow Swine - Swine Arena/Barn 6
- 9:00 a.m. – Open Swine Show - Swine Arena/Barn 6
- 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Dixie National Marketplace - Trade Mart
- 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Steakhouse - Trade Mart
- 2:00 p.m. – Dixie National Rodeo featuring Joe Nichols - Coliseum
In conjunction with the nationwide America250 celebrations, this year’s Dixie National will take on a special patriotic focus. Events of the 61st Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo run through Sunday, February 22, 2026. The Dixie National Rodeo, the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi River, takes place Friday, February 13, through Saturday, February 21, inside the Mississippi Coliseum at the State Fairgrounds.
Rodeo Entertainment:
- Friday, February 13, at 7:00 p.m. – Ole 60
- Saturday, February 14, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – Bayker Blankenship
- Sunday, February 15, at 2:00 p.m. – Joe Nichols
- Wednesday, February 18, at 7:00 p.m. – Tanya Tucker
- Thursday, February 19, at 7:00 p.m. – Waylon Wyatt
- Friday, February 20, at 7:00 p.m. – Muscadine Bloodline
- Saturday, February 21, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – Mark Chesnutt
To purchase tickets to the Dixie National Rodeo, visit www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=dixie+national+rodeo online or the Coliseum Box Office in-person. For more information on the Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo, visit www.dixienational.org and follow the Dixie National Livestock Show & Rodeo on Facebook, Instagram and X.
