The Center

Southeast District 4-H Livestock Show
2026-01-21 - 2026-01-24 | The Center at Forrest County
The dates for the SE District Show are January 21-24, 2026.

Big Pop Gun Show
2026-01-17 09:00 - 2026-01-18 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Center at Forrest County
January 17–18, 2026Saturday: 9 AM–5 PM • Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM
Admission: $10 (cash only)
Buy, sell, and trade guns, ammo, knives, and more at Mississippi’s top gun show. Hourly door prizes, appraisals, and safe, reputable vendors make this a can’t-miss event.
Find coupons and more info on the Big Pop Gun Shows website.

Barrel Race: New Year's Bash $10,000 + Added
2026-01-02 - 2026-01-04 | The Center at Forrest County
NEW YEAR’S BASH
January 2–4, 2026BBR Pending • Dress Code Optional
Pre-entries due 12/22/25 (postmark).Vet-out by 12/31/25 — no refunds after.
3D Showdown – Saturday, 10 AM
$250 EF • 100% paybackMust enter the Open — time rolls.
Cash payouts daily.Cash/Card only.
Exhibitions
Purchased at show office only.$5 each • 60-sec limit • 30-min intervals.
Show rules enforced. Please read them.
More details available on the Facebook event page or by contacting CM Productions.

Big Pop Gun Show
2025-11-01 08:00 - 17:00
Big Pop Gun Shows provide the public with venues to buy, sale, & trade guns, ammo, knives and more! At every show you are able to buy, sell, trade, get appraisals, and win hourly door prizes.
Big Pop Gun Show is coming to The Center on July 26-27, 2025 & November 1-2, 2025
Saturday 9AM-5PM
Sunday 10AM-5PM
Visit https://www.bigpopgunshows.com for details.

MidSouth ArenaCross
2025-10-18
MidSouth ArenaCross is coming back to The Center at Forrest County on Saturday, October 18!
Tickets: $20 Adults; $15 Children Ages 6-12; FREE for Children Ages 5 and under (with one paid adult)
Heats at 2:30PM
Features at 7PM
All. Day. Racing!!!
Visit midsoutharenacross.com for more info!

5th Annual Linda Gail Stewart Memorial Barrel Race
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-12
The Center at Forrest County – Hattiesburg, MS
Join us for a weekend of barrel racing in honor of Linda Gail Stewart, featuring big payouts, a welcoming community, and top-tier competition.
Added Money

$10,000 added to the Open

$1,500 added to the Youth (split Friday/Saturday)

$1,500 added to the Seniors (split Friday/Saturday)

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Tentative Schedule
Thursday, October 912PM – Office Opens1PM–6:30PM – Exhibitions ($5 each, pay cash at the gate)7PM – Futurity Colt Demonstration
Friday, October 108AM – Round 1 Pee Wee; Open 4-D 1st Go; Youth & Senior Races (split);Exhibitions to follow, time permitting.
Saturday, October 118AM – Round 2 Pee Wee starts the day, followed by Open 4-D 2nd Go (running in complete reverse order from Friday).BBR XTRA 5-D Sidepot (BBR Members Only) – $40 entry fee, $1,000 added. Activity TBD.Finals and Calcutta to follow after all runs are complete.
Sunday, October 128AM – Cowboy Church10AM – FinalsAwards and pictures to follow. Must be present to receive awards.
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Online Entries
Enter online at saddlebook.com
Contact
For more information, contact:Chuck Stewart – (334) 300-2449Shelby Harris – (334) 790-1077Traci Walden-Monroe – (770) 356-4700

Merry Marketplace
2025-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 | The Center at Forrest County
Experience one of South Mississippi’s largest holiday shopping traditions now in Hattiesburg here at The Center! This unique experience provides shoppers a one-stop shop for the fall & Christmas season! We’re sure you’ll find something for everyone on your list, from local artisans, boutiques and small businesses.
Saturday, September 27 | 9AM-4PM
Admission is $5 and can be purchased at the door (cash only!). Admission is free for children ages 12 and under.
962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
For more information, visit www.fourarrowsevents.com

The Great Forrest County Fair
2025-09-19 16:00 - 2025-09-27 17:00 | The Center at Forrest County
The Great Forrest County Fair is HERE!September 19–27 at The Center at Forrest County962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

We’re bringing in North American Midway Entertainment — the #1 fair company in the country — to light up Hattiesburg with 9 days of thrills. Expect up to 19 rides, mouthwatering fair food, classic games, and even the Kidsbucks Game Show for the kiddos.

Tickets: $5 at the gate (cash only). Children 12 & under get in free
Unlimited ride wristbands available nightly
Free parking

Hours:
Weekend: 12PM–closeWeekdays: 4PM–close

Special Days:
$2 Tuesday – entry and rides just $2!
First Responders & Military Wednesday – FREE with ID/badge/uniform
College Night Thursday – $2 entry for students with student ID

Security & Policies:
Our own Forrest County Sheriff’s Department will be onsite all 9 days working security.
NO firearms, animals or outside food & beverage allowed on the premises.
NO smoking or vaping on the midway! There will be a clearly marked designated smoking area.
ONLY clear bags allowed on the premises, with exception to diaper bags.

Bring the whole crew or make it a date night! This is the fair you won’t want to miss!

More info + wristbands: namidway.com/gfcf
Make sure to follow @thecenterforrestcounty for all the BTS, updates, etc.
