Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce:
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson invites everyone to attend the 57th annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo and announces the schedule of events taking place
today, Friday, February 4, through Sunday, February 6, 2022. All events take place on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds.
One event taking place on Saturday and Sunday that the public will not want to miss is the Paint Horse Show, which starts at 8:00 a.m. each day in the Equine Center. Over 180 competitors from over 15 states across the nation will compete in this event. The Paint Horse Show features reigning, halter, western pleasure and other competitions between horses registered with the American Paint Horse Association. Those wishing to participate in the Paint Horse Show can enter the day of competitions. Pre-registration is not required. This event is free to the public.
The all-new Dixie National Corral includes the famous Penn’s fried food, fresh blueberry pastries from J&D Farms in Poplarville, tacos, corned beef and fresh squeezed lemonade, as well as leather and tack vendors available to shop. The Corral is open each day for breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and for lunch and dinner from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. starting today, February 2, and running through Saturday, February 19. In addition, the Dixie National Steakhouse will be open for lunch and dinner from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. daily the Trade Mart.
Scheduled Activities & Events for Friday, February 4, 2022:
- 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Corral - off Midway, behind Barn 12
- 8:00 a.m. – Dairy Cattle Show - Judging Arena/Barn 14
- 9:00 a.m. – Swine Showmanship - Swine Arena/Barn 6
- 15 minutes after Swine Showmanship – Mississippi Bred Barrow Show - Swine Arena/Barn 6
- 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Steakhouse - Trade Mart
Scheduled Activities & Events for Saturday, February 5, 2022:
- 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Corral - off Midway, behind Barn 12
- 8:00 a.m. – Paint Horse Show - Kirk Fordice Equine Center
- 8:00 a.m. – Market Hog Show - Swine Arena/Barn 6
- 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Steakhouse - Trade Mart
Scheduled Activities & Events for Sunday, February 6, 2022:
- 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Corral - off Midway, behind Barn 12
- 8:00 a.m. – Paint Horse Show - Kirk Fordice Equine Center
- 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Steakhouse - Trade Mart
- 12:00 p.m. – Market Steer Show - Coliseum
- 4:00 p.m. – Sheep Lead Class - Judging Arena/Barn 14
Events of the 57th Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo run through Sunday, February 20, 2022. The Dixie National Rodeo, the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi River, takes place Friday, February 11, through Sunday, February 13, and again Wednesday, February 16, through Saturday, February 19, inside the Mississippi Coliseum at the State Fairgrounds.
Rodeo Entertainment:
Friday, February 11, at 7:00 p.m. – Dylan Scott - Coliseum
Saturday, February 12, at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. – Joe Nichols - Coliseum
Sunday, February 13, at 2:00 p.m. – Gatlin Brothers - Coliseum
Wednesday, February 16, at 7:00 p.m. – Justin Moore - Coliseum
Thursday, February 17, at 7:00 p.m. – Neal McCoy - Coliseum
Friday, February 18, at 7:00 p.m. – Gary Allan - Coliseum
Saturday, February 19, at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. – Bellamy Brothers - Coliseum
To purchase tickets to the Dixie National Rodeo, visit www.ticketmaster.com/dixie-national-rodeo-tickets/artist/848320.
For more information on the Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo, visit www.dixienational.org, follow the Dixie National Livestock Show & Rodeo page on Facebook
or call 601-961-4000.
