UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at The Center

With 160 acres of versatile space, including 120,000 square feet of arena, plus 5 barns, a warm-up arena, an open-air field and RV Park, The Center, conveniently located in the Hub City of Hattiesburg, is South Mississippi’s premier destination for rodeos, festivals, trade shows, concerts and other community gatherings.

February 2026
PARTY ON THE DIRT with MUSTACHE THE BAND

February 5 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm

The Center at Forrest County

You’re invited to Party on the Dirt with Mustache The Band in Hattiesburg sponsored by Stokes Distributing. Thursday, February 5 at 9:30 PM at The Center at Forrest County. Enjoy […]
40th Annual Southern Miss Coca-Cola Rodeo

February 6 @ 7:30 pm - February 7 @ 10:00 pm

The Center at Forrest County

Celebrate 40 years of the Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo at The Center at Forrest County, February 6–7, 2026. Reserved seating only, limited tickets, and they sell fast! Grab yours […]
JumpStart to Success

February 17 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Center at Forrest County

JumpStart to Success is the Area Development Partnership's interactive career-exploration experience built for 8th and 9th grade students across Greater Hattiesburg. This high-energy event connects students with local businesses, universities, […]
Kids Market Spring 2026

February 21 @ 10:00 am - February 23 @ 8:00 pm

The Center at Forrest County

Kids Market in Hattiesburg returns for its Spring 2026 sale at The Center at Forrest County with everything your kids are growing out of… and growing into. Shop thousands of […]
March 2026
2026 NBHA Mississippi State Championship Show

March 5 - March 8

The Center at Forrest County

Save the dates for the 2026 NBHA Mississippi State Championship Show! Check out the NBHA State of Mississippi Facebook page for more details. Wondering what else is happening at The […]
AIMS SOUTH STATE MSNASP®️ BULLSEYE TOURNAMENT

March 17 - March 20

The Center at Forrest County

MSNASP South State Bullseye Tournament in Hattiesburg will take place March 17-20 at The Center at Forrest County. The multi-faceted Archery in Mississippi Schools (AIMS) Programs introduces Mississippi's youth grades […]
April 2026
Touch a Truck® presented by Kids Hub

April 11 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Center at Forrest County

Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center is excited to host its first-ever Touch a Truck® event: an interactive, hands-on educational experience for children and families in recognition of April as Child […]
2nd Annual The Great Forrest County Fair

April 17 - April 25

The Center at Forrest County

It's official; The Great Forrest County Fair will be here APRIL 17-25, 2026! North American Midway Entertainment returns to The Center at Forrest County for all the fair food, rides, […]
May 2026
Cinco De Mayo Box Night

May 2 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Center at Forrest County

Cinco de Mayo Box Night is coming to The Center at Forrest County on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Presented by JB Boxing & Fitness, this Pro-Am boxing showcase brings a […]
Rhythm N Soul Picnic: Mother’s Day Edition

May 10 @ 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The Center at Forrest County

Join us Sunday, May 10 for the Rhythm & Soul Picnic: Mother’s Day Blues Fest at The Center at Forrest County, a full-day outdoor celebration of blues, soul, and Southern […]