JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The 60th annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo is underway at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson.

The Dixie National Parade rides through downtown Jackson on Saturday, February 8, at 10:30 a.m.

The first performance of the Dixie National Rodeo will kick off at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, at the Mississippi Coliseum. The Mississippi National Guard will have a special Rodeo Pre-Show at 6:45 p.m. Sam Barber will perform immediately following the Rodeo.

Scheduled Activities & Events for Friday, February 7, 2025:

• 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Steakhouse – Trade Mart
• 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Rodeo Marketplace – Trade Mart
• 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Cowboy Corner – Trade Mart Atrium
• 4:00 p.m. – Wagon Train Arrives – Trade Mart
• 6:00 p.m. – Santa Gertrudis Sale – Judging Arena/Barn 14
• 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Rodeo featuring Sam Barber – Coliseum
• 10:00 p.m. – Dixie National Afterparty featuring Paxton Peay – Trade Mart Hall C

Scheduled Activities & Events for Saturday, February 8

• 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Dixie National Rodeo Breakfast – Red Barn Near Barn 16 – Free Breakfast
• 7:30 a.m. – Intercollegiate Beef Judging Contest – Equine Center
• 8:00 a.m. – National Santa Gertrudis Sale – Barn 14
• 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Steakhouse – Trade Mart
• 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Marketplace – Trade Mart
• 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Cowboy Corner – Trade Mart Atrium
• 10:30 a.m. – Dixie National Parade – Downtown Jackson
• 2:00 p.m.  –Dixie National Rodeo featuring George Birge – Coliseum
• 3:00 p.m. – Open Brangus Show – Barn 14
• 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Rodeo featuring George Birge – Coliseum
• 10:00 p.m. – Dixie National Afterparty featuring Steel Hollow – Trade Mart – Hall C

Scheduled Activities & Events for Sunday, February 9

• 8:00 a.m. – Dixie National Quarter Horse Show – Equine Center
• 9:00 a.m. – Open Beefmaster Show – Barn 14
• 9:00 a.m. – Open Braford/F1 Show – Barn 14
• 9:00 a.m. – Open Barrow Show – Barn 6
• 9:00 a.m. – Open Swine Show – Barn 6
• 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Dixie National Steakhouse – Trade Mart
• 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Dixie National Marketplace– Trade Mart
• 11:00 a.m. – Open Longhorn Show – Barn 14
• 11:00 a.m. – Open Wagyu Show – Barn 14
• 2:00 p.m. – Dixie National Rodeo featuring Lorrie Morgan – Coliseum

Events of the 60th Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo run through Sunday, February 16, 2025.