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 6, through Sunday, February 8. All events take place on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds.
The Dixie National Junior Round-Up Livestock Shows are officially underway. Over 1,000 4-H and FFA exhibitors from across the state are competing in this year’s Junior Round-Up as they vie for Grand and Reserve Champion in their respective fields, and the chance to participate in the Sale of Junior Champions. Last year, $591,287 was raised and 41 scholarships were awarded to 4-H and FFA students during the annual Sale of Junior Champions, an auction where champion junior exhibitors sell their prize-winning livestock.
Scheduled Activities & Events for Friday, February 6, 2026:
- 9:00 a.m. – Swine Showmanship, Commercial Gilt Show - Swine Arena/Barn 6
- 6:00 p.m. – Ag Olympics - Barn 14
Scheduled Activities & Events for Saturday, February 7, 2026:
- 8:00 a.m. – Mississippi Bred Barrow Show, Market Hog Show - Swine Arena/Barn 6
- 9:30 a.m. – Fire It Up Productions Team Roping - Kirk Fordice Equine Center
Scheduled Activities & Events for Sunday, February 8, 2026:
- 9:30 a.m. – Fire It Up Productions Team Roping - Kirk Fordice Equine Center
- 10:00 a.m. – Market Steer Show - Coliseum
- 2:30 p.m. – Commercial Beef Heifer Show - 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.
