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Upcoming Events

01/31/26
Capital City Hamfest
Mississippi Trade Mart

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02/07/26-02/08/26
Fire It Up Team Roping
The Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo presents Fire It Up Productions at the Kirk Fordice Equine Center, February 7-8, 2026! Roping starts at 9:30am both days!

02/10/26-02/11/26
Equestrians with Disabilities
Kirk Fordice Equine Center

02/19/26-02/21/26
Dixie National Super Sort
Kirk Fordice Equine Center
Join us in Jackson, Mississippi, for the Dixie National Super Sort! With $10,000 added in cash and prizes to be paid out, you wont want to miss this event!

02/27/26-02/28/26
The Home Show 2026
MS Trade Mart Jackson, MS
Friday, February 27, 2026
Saturday, February 28, 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm both days

$10.00 Admission
16 yrs & under FREE

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02/28/26-03/01/26
Jackson Gun Show
Looking for a great way to spend a day or the weekend? If you are a gun collector, or are a hunting enthusiast, “the original” Jackson Gun Show at the Mississippi Trade Mart Building is a great place to spend some time. There will be hundreds of tables available with a variety of vendors displaying guns, hunting supplies, military surplus and outdoor gear available to teach you, answer your questions, and find exactly what you’re looking for. Buy, sell, or trade.

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02/28/26-03/01/26
MGMS Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show
2026 MGMS Gem & Mineral Show
at the Mississippi Trade Mart
February 28 and March 1, 2026
Saturday – 9:00 to 6:00 Sunday – 9:00 to 4:00
Admission: Adults $8 Students $3
Scouts and Leaders in Uniform $2
Children 5 and under – Free

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03/02/26-03/07/26
MHSAA Basketball Championships
Mississippi Coliseum

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03/07/26
Black Creek Bully's Showdown Dog Show
2nd Annual Black Creek Bullys Showdown
Dog Show. Trophies for stack table , xl bully, standard , pocket, exotic, puppy + side shows : ladies stack off, kids stack off (winner received new bike and ribbon), biggest head and biggest chest, KING OF THE SIPP QUEEN OF THE SIPP, and the UNDERDOG($0)!!
Special guest judge June Williams and special guest StackThatShit Brandon Kelley.

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03/14/26-03/15/26
MS Anime Fest
Mississippi Anime Fest is a two day event being held March 14th & 15th 2026 at the Mississippi trade Mart in Jackson, Mississippi. Mississippi Anime Fest will feature guests from movies, television, anime, comic books, and cosplay.

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03/20/26-03/22/26
Spring Market
Spring Market can help you prepare for all of these family events and take the stress away. Spring Market has gathered some of the finest fashion, home, and gift boutiques of the South for 3 full days of shopping and fun!

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03/27/26-03/28/26
MHSAA Powerlifting Championships
Mississippi Coliseum

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04/26/26
The Blues Is Alright Tour
The Blues Is Alright Tour comes to Mississippi Coliseum on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. The Blues is musical storytelling filled with stark emotion and a revolving reality check. Its authentically raw; transforming tragedy, adversity and heartache into a visceral and cathartic experience. This special night of emotive lyrics and guitar-driven accompaniment features performances by King George, Pokey Bear, Tucka, West Love, Marcellus The Singer, J-Wonn, and Lenny Williams. | Ticket Link

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About the Fairgrounds

The Mississippi Fairgrounds Complex covers over 105 acres and hosts more than 700 events per year. With various facilities for exhibitions, trade and consumer shows, you will find all the elements to make a truly successful event, along with Mississippi’s tradition of hospitality. The complex is an integral part of beautiful downtown Jackson, where the charm of the old and new South blends to form a modern city with a wealth of activities and cultural attractions. The Fairgrounds Complex is truly one of the South’s most inviting locations for practically any attraction or event.

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Fairgrounds Upcoming Events
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Coliseum

This modern facility is an all-season arena with large capacity seating. The seating arrangement is one of its most versatile features where a crowd of 6,500 can view a rodeo, monster truck show or ice show. Up to 3,500 temporary seats are available for concerts.

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Coliseum

This modern facility is an all-season arena with large capacity seating. The seating arrangement is one of its most versatile features where a crowd of 6,500 can view a rodeo, monster truck show or ice show. Up to 3,500 temporary seats are available for concerts.

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Trade Mart

The Mississippi Trade Mart has a size of 110,000 sf. There is 63,000 sf. of column-free space that can be divided into three trade halls. The three trade halls can be configured to provide a seamless connection to the Coliseum’s 26,000 sf. arena floor, allowing for larger trade shows and events than possible in the current facility. There is also 2,500 sf. commercial kitchen with a service corridor and a lobby that features two cafes as well as a reception area for smaller events.

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Trade Mart

The Mississippi Trade Mart has a size of 110,000 sf. There is 63,000 sf. of column-free space that can be divided into three trade halls. The three trade halls can be configured to provide a seamless connection to the Coliseum’s 26,000 sf. arena floor, allowing for larger trade shows and events than possible in the current facility. There is also 2,500 sf. commercial kitchen with a service corridor and a lobby that features two cafes as well as a reception area for smaller events.

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Equine Center

The Equine Center is completely temperature controlled. The arena dirt floor is 260′ x 120′. There are 2,500 chair back seats and the facility is equipped with sound system and scoreboard. Stalls, pens, and exercise area are adjacent to the Equine Center.

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Equine Center

The Equine Center is completely temperature controlled. The arena dirt floor is 260′ x 120′. There are 2,500 chair back seats and the facility is equipped with sound system and scoreboard. Stalls, pens, and exercise area are adjacent to the Equine Center.

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Livestock Facilities

The Livestock Facilities are made up of multiple barns for small and large animal events. The facilities host a livestock Judging Arena, a Sales Arena, and Show Barns. Also, available in the barns is an indoor and outdoor wash rack, dairy parlor, and promoter office. This building is used for various horse shows, livestock competitions, and sales of all types.

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Livestock Facilities

The Livestock Facilities are made up of multiple barns for small and large animal events. The facilities host a livestock Judging Arena, a Sales Arena, and Show Barns. Also, available in the barns is an indoor and outdoor wash rack, dairy parlor, and promoter office. This building is used for various horse shows, livestock competitions, and sales of all types.

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