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.

March 2026
AIMS SOUTH STATE MSNASP®️ BULLSEYE TOURNAMENT

March 16 - March 19

The Center at Forrest County

MSNASP South State Bullseye Tournament in Hattiesburg will take place March 16-19 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 N Soul Picnic: Mother’s Day Blues Fest at The Center at Forrest County, a full-day outdoor celebration of blues, soul, and Southern […]
Hub City Classic Car Show

May 23 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

The Center at Forrest County

Get ready for the Hub City Classic! Join us for an exciting in-person community event bringing together custom cars, bikes, culture, and great energy all in one place. Whether you’re […]
June 2026
Mississippi State High School Rodeo Finals

June 2 - June 6

The Center at Forrest County

We're proud to be the venue that hosts the Mississippi State High School Rodeo Finals for Mississippi! JUNE 2-6, 2026. Stay tuned for more details. Click HERE to check out […]
Deep South CardCon

June 20 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Center at Forrest County

Deep South CardCon is bringing the trading card hobby to South Mississippi and Forrest County for a full day of collecting, buying, selling, and trading on Saturday, June 20 from […]