Mississippi Farm & Ranch Events Calendar
4 upcoming Mississippi events in date order: livestock shows, fairs, rodeos, FFA and 4-H contests, field days and ag conferences. 16 more yearly events are listed below with estimated dates.
November 2026
- MSFB Classic Livestock Show
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Classic Livestock Show fills the Livestock Arena at the Mississippi Fairgrounds in Jackson. Held each year; the most recent dates were November 20-22, 2026.
- Tri-State Rodeo Finals
Rodeo finals are held at the Kirk Fordice Equine Center on the Mississippi Fairgrounds in Jackson, with flag girl tryouts alongside. Held each year; the most recent dates were November 20-21, 2026.
February 2027
- Dixie National Junior Round-Up
Youth beef, sheep, goat, swine and dairy exhibitors compete in the Dixie National Junior Round-Up. The 2027 show is set for February 1-11, with ownership deadlines of September 1 and December 1, 2026 by division.
- MS Ag and Outdoor Expo
Farm, ranch and outdoor exhibitors gather at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson for a three-day expo scheduled for February 19-21, 2027.
Jackson, MS Official event details
Expected Mississippi Events: Dates Not Yet Announced
These yearly events have not announced their next dates. The dates below are estimates from the usual pattern; confirm with the organizer before you travel.
February 2027 (estimated)
- Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo
The 61st Dixie National Rodeo ran nine performances over two weekends at the State Fairgrounds in Jackson. Held each year in February; the most recent dates were February 13-21, 2026.
- Dixie National Rodeo
Nine-performance professional rodeo over two weekends at the Jackson fairgrounds, paired with concerts by Joe Nichols, Tanya Tucker, Mark Chesnutt and others. Held each year; the most recent dates were February 13-21, 2026.
- Starkville Rotary Classic Rodeo
PRCA-sanctioned two-night rodeo at the Mississippi Horse Park with bronc, bull, steer and roping events. Held each year; the most recent dates were February 13-14, 2026.
March 2027 (estimated)
- EMCC Intercollegiate Rodeo
NIRA Ozark Region collegiate rodeo with bareback, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, and bull riding; the 14th edition ran March 12-14, 2026, with finals Saturday night. Held each year; the most recent dates were March 12-14, 2026.
- Mississippi Livestock Council Meeting
Meeting of the Mississippi Livestock Council at the Equine Center on the Jackson fairgrounds, bringing together junior livestock show leaders. Held each year; the most recent date was March 24, 2026.
Jackson, MS | Organizer: Mississippi Livestock Council Official event details
April 2027 (estimated)
- Magnolia Beef and Poultry Expo
21st annual trade show for beef and poultry producers with educational seminars on current industry topics and door prizes for producers. Held each year; the most recent date was April 9, 2026.
- Tate County Fair Dexter Cattle Show
Sixth annual Dexter cattle show tied to the Tate County Fair, April 11, 2026, open to all registered Dexters; entry is $10 per head per class and admission is free.
11053 MS-4, Senatobia, MS 38668 | Organizer: American Dexter Cattle Association Official event details - The Great Forrest County Fair
Nine-day fair at The Center at Forrest County with midway rides, games, food vendors, an AgUp tractor show and pig races. Held each year; the most recent dates were April 17-25, 2026.
962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 | Organizer: The Center at Forrest County Official event details
June 2027 (estimated)
- State 4-H Horse Championship
Mississippi 4-H state championship horse show in Jackson, qualifying riders for the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 17-20, 2026.
July 2027 (estimated)
- Tippah County Fair and Livestock Show
Ripley hosts the 81st annual Tippah County Fair and livestock show, from July 31 to August 8, 2026, with carnival rides, livestock competitions, pageants, wrestling and rodeo performances.
Ripley, MS Official event details
September 2027 (estimated)
- DeSoto County 4-H Exhibit Day and Judging
4-H members drop off exhibits at the Extension office on Sept 10, with judged entries displayed Sept 14-19 at the DeSoto County Agri-Education Center. Winners advance to the Mississippi State Fair.
3260 Hwy 51 S, Hernando, MS 38632 | 662-469-8480 | Organizer: MSU Extension DeSoto County Official event details - Hancock County Fair
County fair with 4-H livestock barns, carnival rides, vendors, and a horse racing card of ten races; the 2026 edition was the 14th, opening September 23. Held each year; the most recent dates were September 23-26, 2026.
4184 Kiln-Delisler Road, Kiln, MS 39556 | 228-493-1582 | Organizer: Hancock County community and MSU Extension 4-H Official event details
October 2027 (estimated)
- Mississippi State Fair
The Mississippi State Fair runs eleven days in Jackson each October and includes junior livestock shows. Held each year; the most recent dates were October 8-18, 2026.
- Mississippi State Fair Junior Livestock Shows
Junior market steer, lamb, goat, swine and breeding-animal shows are held with the Mississippi State Fair in Jackson. Held each year; the most recent dates were October 8-18, 2026.
- DeSoto County Livestock Sweetheart, Princess and Ambassador Applications
DeSoto County 4-H youth apply through the Extension office for Livestock Sweetheart, Princess and Ambassador titles in dairy, goat and lamb divisions, contested at the Mississippi State Fair in Jackson Oct 8-18, 2026.
3260 Hwy 51 S, Hernando, MS 38632 | 662-469-8480 | Organizer: MSU Extension DeSoto County Official event details - Jackson County Fair
Eight-day Gulf Coast fair with a midway, livestock exhibits, arts building, and homegrown produce and photography competitions. Held each year; the most recent dates were October 18-25, 2026.