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.

November 2026
Big Pop Gun Show

November 7 @ 9:00 am - November 8 @ 5:00 pm

The Center at Forrest County

BIG POP GUN SHOW November 7–8, 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 […]
December 2026
Hub City Box Night: A Night of Classic Boxing

December 5 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Center at Forrest County

Get ready for the South's biggest and most exciting boxing showcase as Hub City Box Night: A Night of Classic Boxing takes over Hattiesburg for an unforgettable night of world-class […]
2026 EBBA Christmas Classic

December 12 - December 13

The Center at Forrest County

The EBBA Christmas Classic returns to Mississippi for an exciting weekend celebrating Brahman cattle, junior exhibitors, and the traditions that make the Brahman community so special. Hosted December 12-13, 2026, […]
Ultimate New Year’s Barrel Racing Extravaganza 2027

December 31, 2026 - January 3, 2027

The Center at Forrest County

Leave 2026 in the dust and kick off the new year at the Ultimate New Year's Barrel Racing Extravaganza - presented by Big Reward Barrel Races! The countdown is officially […]
April 2027
The Great Forrest County Fair APRIL 21-25

April 21, 2027 - April 25, 2027

The Center at Forrest County

Get ready, Hattiesburg! The Great Forrest County Fair is returning for its third annual year, bringing five days of family fun, thrilling rides, delicious fair food, live entertainment, games, and […]