Ag Commish Andrew Gipson issued the following statement.
Today, Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the details of the 56th
Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo, which takes place January 22
through
February 21, 2021. This annual event features Mississippi’s youth and
open livestock exhibitions, as well as the largest rodeo competition
east of the Mississippi River. The Dixie National Rodeo runs Thursday,
February 11, through Wednesday, February 17, 2021,
at the Mississippi Coliseum on the State Fairgrounds. The public can
purchase tickets for the Rodeo beginning Tuesday, December 8, at 10:00
a.m.
“During this week, as the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is ongoing in Texas, I want to invite everyone to come out to the greatest show on dirt next year in February at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds,” said Commissioner Gipson. “The annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo will include all the usual events, like the palomino show, Dixie Queen pageant and Junior Sale of Champions in addition to the rodeo. I’m excited to announce that this year we will host an agricultural and vendor expo in the new Mississippi Trade Mart for the very first time at the Dixie National.”
The
2021 Dixie National Rodeo, held at the Mississippi Coliseum, features
different acclaimed musical artists each night following the rodeo
competitions. Performers include The Oak Ridge
Boys, Parker McCollum, Moe Bandy, John Conlee, Sawyer Brown, Gary Allan
and Riley Green. Tickets will be limited due to public health guidance.
Sanitization stations and safe practices signage will be posted
throughout the facility. Applicable public health
guidance will be observed regarding social distancing and masks.
Tickets
to the daily Dixie National Rodeo competitions and concerts go on sale
for Fan Club members at 10:00 a.m. today, December 7, through Tuesday,
December 8, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will
be available to the general public online and at the Coliseum Box
Office beginning Tuesday, December 8, at 10:00 a.m.
To purchase tickets to the Dixie National Rodeo, visit
www.ticketmaster.com/dixie-
21 comments:
Fear mongering heads explode in 3 ... 2 ... 1.
"Applicable public health guidance will be observed regarding social distancing and masks.
If you believe that then I've got a bridge to sell you. Nothing short of an enforceable mandate will get the guidance to be observed.
Dixie National always touts itself as the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi River. Most Rodeos are in Texas or out West or in Canada. So not saying much but you do have to dodge bullets in Jackson. And that ain't No BULL.
Will Andy be wearing a new cowboy hat each day? Will there be more cowboy hats worn than masks?
Will the Rodeo dance still go on? If not, what will the buckle bunnies do?
as long as my tax dollars-federal or state-don’t have to cover any covid cost for this i don’t care if they pack it in no mask.
when my tax dollars go to covid treatment, it’s just as bad as welfare for able bodied people.
Buckle bunny? I think that I just fell in love, err, lust.
Why do they not simple append this to the Fairgrounds/Colisuem marquee: "Here's Your Sign"?
Buckle bunnies...lot lizards for cowboys.
We haven't been in a long time. Think we'll all attend this year.
I'll bet Lumumba's head exploded when he heard this.
Will there be plenty of banjos?
Pickin and grinnin all night long?
What could go wrong?
Rona Rodeo... With cases on the rise, no thanks.
"Fear mongering heads explode in 3 ... 2 ... 1."
December 7, 2020 at 12:46 PM
You were correct. However, I suspect that the Fearmongers, instead of having their heads explode, were delighted to have another shilling opportunity. Those shills are PAID, to spread hysteria and disinformation. They get paid pittances-per-post, and so every excuse for posting, gets them closer to the packet of Ramen Noodles, or the meth rock they need, in order to continue their wretched existence.
And while Dobb's is preaching to stay home....like the fair he will say..."ah just go to the rodeo...it's safe"...and then tell you to shelter in place the day the rodeo is over. Way to be on top of it Dobbs. You really have our backs.
Fearmongers out in force today. Didn't you fearmongers read the Danish study that proved that masks don't work and that cowboy hats provide 99.9999% protection from the virus? If you wear a Big White Hat like our ag commish, you get the extra 0.0001% protection you need. It's all in the science.
Dobbs doesn't control Gibson. Dobbs doesn't have the authority to shut this down.
Wanna bet? You might want to see what Dr. Dobbs' powers are under the state statute. You might be surprised. He just never uses them.
Gibson doesn't give a HOOT about you or me catching Covid. He's sitting in the air tight, glass enclosure atop a rented John Deere somewhere in his 1 acre garden, pretending to be a cowboy who ain't never roped a steer. Rodeo Clown seems to come to mind when I think about or see this guy on TV.
There are two or three annual events that keep this place open. Covid be-damned. Tate has decreed that Covid will not be allowed to enter.
@ Hoot Gibsum-
Love your description of The White Hat/ No Cattle Ag Czar. The scary part is how we elected this Goober.
If Gibson could figure out how to make one of his front teeth project a blinding gleam like a new diamond or a shooting star...he could be the next J.R.Ewing. But, frankly, he comes across more as just another 'Otis', riding a cow down the middle of the main drag in Mayberry.
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