61st Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Kicks Off

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The 61st annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo is set to take place at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds, with events scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, and Wednesday, February 4. The livestock shows will feature 4-H and FFA students competing in goat, lamb, and sheep events. The Dixie National Rodeo, the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi River, will run from Friday, February 13, through Saturday, February 21, and will include performances by country music artists Ole 60, Bayker Blankenship, Joe Nichols, Tanya Tucker, Waylon Wyatt, Muscadine Bloodline, and Mark Chesnutt.

Why it matters

The Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo is a longstanding tradition in Mississippi, celebrating the state's agricultural heritage and showcasing the talents of its young farmers and ranchers. This year's event will also have a special patriotic focus in conjunction with the nationwide America250 celebrations.

The details

The Dixie National Junior Round-Up Livestock Shows featuring 4-H and FFA students will kick off on Tuesday, February 3, with goat shows, followed by lamb and sheep shows on Wednesday, February 4. The Dixie National Rodeo, the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi River, will take place from Friday, February 13, through Saturday, February 21, inside the Mississippi Coliseum at the State Fairgrounds.

• The Dixie National Junior Round-Up Livestock Shows will take place on Tuesday, February 3, and Wednesday, February 4.
• The Dixie National Rodeo will run from Friday, February 13, through Saturday, February 21.

What’s next

Tickets for the Dixie National Rodeo can be purchased online through Ticketmaster or at the Coliseum Box Office.