James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi Purpose Center

08/30/2024

Hattiesburg, MS. Mannie Fresh teaming up with Juvenile & The 400 Degreez Band (as seen on NPR’s Tiny Desk) celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Back That A*z Up @ the Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center on November 23, 2024. Get your tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00611AEDE97911.

08/28/2024

Hattiesburg, MS. Mannie Fresh teaming up with Juvenile & The 400 Degreez Band (as seen on NPR’s Tiny Desk) celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Back That A*z Up @ the Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center on November 23, 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 30th.

08/21/2024

🎈🚀 The Hub City Hot Air Balloon Festival is soaring into Hattiesburg on September 6-7! 🎉 Join us for an incredible weekend filled with breathtaking hot air balloons, exciting live entertainment, and endless fun for the whole family. 🌟 Don’t miss out—tickets are available online at a special discount! 🎟️ Visit www.mississippievent.com for details and to secure your tickets. Gates open at 5 PM, and a portion of the proceeds benefits the Pink Ribbon Fund. Let's make this a weekend to remember! ✨

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04/03/2024

Excellent boxing action April 13, 2024!

02/01/2024

Well, January is done, and we don't slow down for February.
Feb. 3-4, 2024
Hub City Gun and Knife Show

Feb. 9-11, 2024
Cupid Shuffle Barrel Race

Feb. 24, 2024
Monster Truck Show

March is full as well, and I will post all that soon.

01/08/2024

Preregistration is open

01/03/2024

We are starting 2024 off with a little bit of everything.
Jan. 6-7, 2024
Exotic Pet Expo

Jan. 13, 2024
Midsouth Arenacross Racing

Jan. 16-21, 2024
4H Livestock Show

Jan. 26-27, 2024
USM/Coca-Cola Rodeo

We don't slow down for February either, that will be posted soon.

11/14/2023

💥Bulls, Bands, and Barrels 💥 is returning to Hattiesburg on Saturday, May 4th!
Brace yourselves for a legendary night of bull riding, barrel racing, and a LIVE concert featuring Kameron Marlowe and Colin Stough! 🔥
Pre-sale starts Thursday 11/16 at 10 AM local
Sign up for the pre-sale here: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1993482/1789559/ (https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1993482/1789559/)
Public on-sale starts Friday 11/17 at 10
AM local

11/10/2023

The hottest show in Western sports is heading your way! Bulls, Bands, and Barrels returns to Hattiesburg! 🤠🎸 Brace yourselves for a legendary night of bull riding, barrel racing, and a concert with the hottest artists Country music has to offer!
🔥 Artist announcement and date dropping next Tuesday 11/14 at 9 AM CT / 10 AM ET – don't miss it!

11/04/2023

09/20/2023

06/12/2023

💥 HATTIESBURG, MS FRESH ANNOUNCEMENT💥

MISSISSIPPI’S OWN American Idol finalist, Colin Stough has been added to the Bulls, Bands, & Barrels lineup with Ian Munsick & Tanner Usrey on August 12th at the James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi Purpose Center with all the Bull Riders, Barrel Racers, Ultimate Bullfighters, 2 Time PBR World Champ Chris Shivers, & Brinson James the entertainer of the BBB Tour!!

🚨 🎟 are on sale now @ https://bit.ly/BBBHattiesburg2023 🚨

THIS AIN'T YOUR GRANDPAPPY'S RODEO!! THIS IS THE ONE SHOW YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!! See y'all there!!

05/31/2023

June 6-10, 2023 we will have the Mississippi High School/Jr. High State Finals Rodeo. Nightly performances, and really great rodeo action. Come out and support these talented competitors.

05/16/2023

🔥⚡SHARE..COMMENT..LIKE⚡🔥 The BIGGEST party of the year is coming back to Hattiesburg, MS!! The Bulls, Bands, & Barrels Tour is coming to the James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi Purpose Center on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 7 PM with Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, 2 Time PBR World Champ Chris Shivers, Ultimate Bullfighters, Brinson James the entertainer and a LIVE CONCERT FEATURING Ian Munsick and Tanner Usrey!!

🚨 TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, May 19th at 10 AM! 🚨

Sign up for pre-sale code ➡️ https://bit.ly/BBBHattiesburg2023Presale

TICKET LINK ➡️ https://bit.ly/BBBHattiesburg2023

Gates open at 5:45 with the show starting at 7:00 PM and Tanner and Ian to follow!!

THIS AIN'T YOUR GRANDPAPPY'S RODEO!! THIS IS THE ONE SHOW YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!! See y'all there!!

02/21/2023

Tickets on sale now at James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi Purpose Center ticket office.

02/06/2023

Monster TNT explodes into the Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center with motorsports mayhem! Starring the ultimate battle: "Lone Wolf" versus "Boss Gator." And legendary "Monster Patrol" battling "Alcatraz," "Heavy Hitter" and more! Plus Pro FMX Freestyle Motocross Jumpers.
It is an event you will not want to miss.
HATTIESBURG TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://www.monstertnt.com/sponsors

01/25/2023

Upcoming events for January and February 2023:
USM/Coca Cola Rodeo-Jan. 27-28, 2023

Valentines Weekend Barrel Race-Feb. 10-11, 2023

Great Southern Gun and Knife Show-Feb. 18-19, 2023

Monster Truck Event-Feb. 25, 2023

01/25/2023

This weekend,Friday Jan. 27 and Saturday Jan. 28, 2023 we have the annual USM/Coca Cola Rodeo. Tickets are on sale at Boot Country and Hub City West. They will go on sale at the facility on Jan. 27th. This is always a great show, so come out and enjoy the great rodeo action.

01/12/2023

Indoor arenacross racing from Midsouth Arenacross Saturday Jan. 14th. Tickets will be on sale at the door. Midsoutharenacross.com for more information.

WELCOME TO MIDSOUTH ARENACROSS 2022-2023 SCHEDULE Where? Lamar Dixon Expo Center 9039 S St Landry Ave, Gonzales,

11/17/2022

Hub City Gun Show this weekend Nov. 19-20, 2022. 300+ tables. Going to be a really good show!

10/22/2022

Preregistration is now OPEN!!!

Get your wristbands and classes online now
www.midsoutharenacross.com

Practice Friday night. 6-9 pm
$20 per bike
$5 per rider/spectator

09/02/2022

Our annual Pine Belt Fair opens tonight! Rides, food, and plenty of fun!

08/23/2022

Applications are being accepted for full time, entry level, maintenance staff. This is a full time position with benefits of Forrest County. This position entails physical labor, indoor and outdoor working conditions. Availability on weekends, holidays, nights, and evening shifts as needed.

All applications must be obtained from and submitted in person at the James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi Purpose Center located at 962 Sullivan Drive Hattiesburg, Ms. Details regarding positions or employment will not be discussed by phone or messenger.

08/22/2022

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HATTIESBURG!!! THIS SATURDAY night, August 27, 2022, the Ultimate Bullfighters are ready to bring all the suspense to James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi Purpose Center in Hattiesburg, MS.

The Most Exciting Show on Dirt also has 2x PBR Bull Riding Champion Chris Shivers, Professional Rodeo Clown Josh "Porkchop" Garrick, and all of the cowboys and cowgirls of the Bulls, Bands, & Barrels Tour!

PLUS a LIVE concert by Muscadine Bloodline with Bailey Zimmerman and James Tucker Music!!

Gates open at 5:30, pre-party with James Tucker at 6:00 with the show starting at 7:00 PM!!

TICKETS are on sale NOW at https://bit.ly/BBBHattiesburg2022!! THIS IS THE ONE EVENT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!! See y'all there!!

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08/16/2022

🔥⚡SHARE..COMMENT..LIKE⚡🔥 The BIGGEST party of the year is returning to Hattiesburg, MS!! The Bulls, Bands, & Barrels Tour is headed to the James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi Purpose Center on August 27, 2022, at 7 PM with Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Ultimate Bullfighters, 2X PBR World Champ Chris Shivers and a LIVE concert featuring Muscadine Bloodline with Bailey Zimmerman and James Tucker Music!!

Gates open at 5:30, pre-party with James Tucker at 6:00 with the show starting at 7:00 PM!!

TICKETS are on sale THIS FRIDAY at https://bit.ly/BBBHattiesburg2022!! THIS IS THE ONE EVENT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!! See y'all there!!

08/15/2022

Just a little helpful hint, if you are wanting to come to the Bulls, Bands, and Barrels event in 2 weeks, go ahead and purchase your tickets online right now! They are selling extremely fast, and there may or may not be any left to sell at the door.

07/20/2022

After a much needed, but short, slow period we are getting ready for a very busy August.

August 6-7, 2022 - Great Southern Gun and Knife Show.

August 12-13, 2022 - Rise Hattiesburg Hot Air Balloon Festival.

August 27, 2022 - Bulls, Bands, and Barrels.

06/07/2022

Mississippi High School/Jr. High Rodeo Finals going on
all week! Rodeo performances every night starting at 7:30, so come on out if you want to support these kids, and see great rodeo action!