What the Mississippi Farm Bureau Classic Is
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Classic Livestock Show is a youth show with serious prize money, held each November in the Livestock Arena at the Mississippi Fairgrounds in Jackson. Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation started it to build stronger ties with young people in agriculture. It was first held in 2022 as part of the federation's 100-year celebration and quickly became a "classic." The most recent show ran November 20-22, 2026.
Divisions and Ways to Enter
The show has everything expected of a top-tier livestock show: beef cattle, market hogs, sheep and goats, with showmanship competitions that pay cash. Entry is open to Mississippi residents only, and registration is online. A 2023 listing for the show pointed exhibitors to showman.app for entries.
- Beef cattle: heifers, bulls, commercial heifers and steers
- Swine, sheep and goats
- Showmanship in each species
What Sets It Apart
Organizers have built the show around the exhibitor experience. Swine pens are bedded with pelleted shavings, a digital leaderboard displays results, and the events are livestreamed. Awards include banners and buckles along with cash.
Awards and What You Get
In the 2023 edition, judges selected the top 5 showmen, the top 5 heifers and bulls and the top 3 commercial heifers and steers, and the show advertised more than $30,000 in added money, buckles, banners and cash payouts. By 2024 the show was awarding nearly $65,000 in cash and other prizes. New in 2025, the Farm Bureau drew four $1,000 college scholarships from a pool containing every youth competitor, so every exhibitor who showed had a chance at one.
Scale
In 2024, more than 2,500 people attended and the show drew 1,135 total livestock entries.
Key Dates
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2023 | November 17-19 |
| 2025 | November 21-23 |
| 2026 | November 20-22 |
For entry details and the next show's dates, follow the Mississippi Farm Bureau Facebook page.
Where
Livestock Arena, Mississippi Fairgrounds, 1207 Mississippi Street, Jackson, MS 39208. The fairgrounds administrative office is 601-961-4000.
Questions
Do I have to live in Mississippi?
Yes, entry is for Mississippi residents.
Is there a scholarship?
Four $1,000 college scholarships were added in 2025, drawn at random from all youth competitors.
Can spectators watch?
Yes. The show is open to exhibitors and enthusiasts, and events are livestreamed.
Official Links
- Farm Bureau News: Youth Demonstrate Skills at Mississippi Farm Bureau's Classic Livestock Show
- Mississippi Fairgrounds upcoming events
- Mississippi Farm Bureau Classic listing
- Mississippi Farm Bureau on Facebook
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- 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.
- 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 - 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.
All Mississippi events by date
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.