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Dixie National Rodeo and Livestock Show

by VisitMS 9. February 2012 10:36


Almost 2 weeks in, the Dixie National Rodeo and Livestock show has already produced a great turn out.  Held in Jackson at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds, this rodeo and livestock show is sure to keep you on edge, as bull riders, bronc riders, bullfighters, bulldoggers, ropers, rodeo clowns, and barrel racers compete for the win.

This is your chance to see World Champion cowboys ride the best of Smith, Harper, and Morgan rodeo stock.  So dust off your boots, gather your friends and family, and don’t miss the final week of the rodeo and livestock show.  Events include Livestock Shows, Dixie National Rodeo Dixie National Parade, Dixie National Wagon Train, Miss Dixie National Rodeo Pageant, Mississippi Junior Roundup, Sale of Junior Champions, Dixie National Rodeo Dance, Equine Expo, Farriers Competition, Farm Expo, Rodeo Breakfast, and special live entertainment.

Over the next few days, concerts will be performed for all of the country music fans by Rodney Atkins, Chris Cagle, Eli Young Band, Jerrod Niemann, Lee Brice, George Jones, and Jake Owen.

The Livestock Show runs through February 19 and the rodeo runs February 9-15.  Tickets are available for purchase through Ticketmaster. Get yours before it’s too late!