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.

January 2026
January 17 @ 9:00 am - January 18 @ 5:00 pm

Big Pop Gun Show

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 […]
January 21 - January 24

Southeast District 4-H Livestock Show

The Center at Forrest County

The dates for the SE District Show are January 21-24, 2026.
February 2026
February 5 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm

PARTY ON THE DIRT with MUSTACHE THE BAND

The Center at Forrest County

You’re invited to a PARTY ON THE DIRT with MUSTACHE THE BAND sponsored by Stokes Distributing. Thursday, February 5 at 9:30 PM at The Center at Forrest County. 90s country […]
February 6 @ 7:30 pm - February 7 @ 10:00 pm

40th Annual Southern Miss Coca-Cola Rodeo

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 […]
February 17 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Jumpstart to Success

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, […]
February 21 @ 10:00 am - February 23 @ 8:00 pm

Kids Market Spring 2026

The Center at Forrest County

Kids Market Consignment Sale is back at The Center at Forrest County with everything your kids are growing out of… and growing into. Shop thousands of gently used children’s items […]
March 2026
March 5 - March 8

2026 NBHA Mississippi State Championship Show

The Center at Forrest County

Save the date! More details coming soon!
March 17 - March 20

AIMS SOUTH STATE MSNASP®️ BULLSEYE TOURNAMENT

The Center at Forrest County

The multi-faceted Archery in Mississippi Schools (AIMS) Programs introduces Mississippi's youth grades 4 through 12, to the fastest-growing Nationwide sport of target archery while enhancing their awareness of conservation as […]
April 2026
April 17 - April 25

2nd Annual The Great Forrest County Fair

The Center at Forrest County

It's official! Mark your calendars for APRIL 17-25, 2026! North American Midway Entertainment and The Great Forrest County Fair returns to The Center at Forrest County for all the fair […]
May 2026
May 2 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Cinco De Mayo Box Night

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 […]