Mississippi Fairgrounds

Upcoming Events

04/27/24
Belhaven Commencement

Mississippi Coilseum


04/30/24
Central Mississippi Employment Expo

Trade Mart

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05/02/24
Mississippi National Day of Prayer

Coliseum


05/10/24
Florence High School Graduation

Mississippi Coilseum


05/16/24
Pearl High School Graduation

Mississippi Coilseum


05/20/24
Ridgeland High School Graduation

Mississippi Coilseum


05/21/24
Hinds County School District Graduation

Mississippi Coilseum


05/24/24
UMMC Commencement

Mississippi Coilseum


05/30/24-05/31/24
Jackson Public Schools Graduation

Mississippi Coilseum


06/06/24-06/08/24
Killebrew International Pro Rodeo

The Killebrew Ag Foundation welcomes you to the Killebrew International Pro Rodeo, IPRA/NCPRA sanctioned and voted #1 IPRA Best New Rodeo and Best Overall Indoor.

Toss on your cowboy hat and grab your family and friends to join thousands of rodeo fans at the Killebrew International Pro Rodeo on June 6 – 8, 2024 at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, MS for three nights of fast-paced, action-packed fierce international rodeo competition and one-of-a-kind entertainment. Over 600 cowboys from around the world will vie for $70,000 in added money in bareback broncs, saddle broncs, bull riding, calf roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, team roping, and barrel racing. Motocross Jumping & Spanish Bull Jumping!

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06/22/24-06/23/24
MS Comic Con

Mississippi Comic Con is a two day event being held on June 22nd & 23rd, 2024, at the Missisippi Trademart in Jackson, Mississippi. Mississippi Comic Con will feature guests from movies, television, anime, comic books, and cosplay. Celebrity guests will attend both days (unless otherwise noted) and be available for autographs and pictures (autographs and pictures not included in entry fee). Other featured events are costume contests, Q&As with guests, fan panels, workshops, video game tournaments, tabletop game tournaments, and much more. Vendors and artists from across the country will attend and sell everything from t-shirts and comic books to swords and art. Fan groups from around the state will set up displays devoted to their favorite fandoms and franchises. Cosplayers from across the region will appear in costumes both bought and created and compete for prizes in costume contests. Come join the fun that is Comic Con!

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It's time for the City with Soul Southern Soul Fest Weekend with the Xperience Jxn Entertainment XJXN Southern Soul Fest Concert Sat, April 20, 2024, at the MS Coliseum starring 2X Grammy Award winner Mr. Bobby Rush, the Hitmaker Omar Cunningham, Mr. Funky Forty Arthur Young Kelsie West West Love, Jay Morris Media Jay Morris Group, and Derek Thechangeman Smith. Tickets are available now at the MS Coliseum Box Office & Ticketmaster.com

https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B005F9673A112F8, and starting Monday at Xperience Jxn Ent 678-322-8098 and the usual ticket outlets.

Calling all good citizens! The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest challenge yet. Mayor Humdinger has dognapped Robo Dog and cloned him, causing chaos all over the world. It’s up to the pups to catch those clones, rescue Robo Dog and show that when the going gets “ruff,” lending a paw makes you the ultimate TOP HERO!

Pre-sale goes live this Thursday 3/28/ at 10 am and public sale goes live April 5 at 10 am

Toss on your cowboy boots and grab your family and friends to join thousands of rodeo fans at the IPRA-sanctioned 2024 Killebrew International Rodeo on June 6-8, 2024, for three nights of fast-paced, action-packed, fierce international rodeo competition and one-of-a-kind entertainment. Over 600 contestants from around the world will be competing for up to $200,000 in payouts in bareback, saddle broncs, bull riding, calf roping, breakaway roping, team roping, steer wrestling, and barrel racing.

June 6th is Bull-stravaganza (Bull riding only). Tickets are only available at the Coliseum box office.

June 7th and 8th are the FULL Rodeo Experience. Tickets are available at the box office or on Ticketmaster.

The award-winning Killebrew International Pro Rodeo, presented by the Killebrew Ag Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and training a new generation of Mississippi farmers, is produced by Deep South Rodeo Production and sanctioned by IPRA/NCPRA.

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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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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