The National Barrel Horse Association is the largest barrel racing organization in the world. In 1992, the NBHA revolutionized the barrel racing industry by pioneering the divisional format, which allows riders of all skill levels a chance to win money and prizes in barrel racing competition. Divisional barrel racing, using the 4D format, is the heart of NBHA. Divisional barrel racing gives ALL competitors - from beginners to professionals, from youth to seniors - a chance to compete, learn and succeed in barrel racing.  The Divisional format encourages riders to improve their skills and work toward the higher Divisions, while still having a chance to be competitive. Come out and support our youth division barrel racers at the NBHA Youth World Barrel Horse Show in Jackson, MS July 24-30. Riders of all skill levels race for money and prizes in an exciting competition that offers fine family entertainment and it’s free! Show starts at 9pm in the Kirk Fordice Equine Center. See ya there!

Photo Credit: Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

Looking for a very family-friendly event this summer? The 25th Annual Coast Coliseum Summer Fair is your ticket! From June 9-19, the Summer Fair features a host of rides, games, contests, shows, live music, food, unique vendors and fun! Pay one price for rides at various times each day. The Fair averages 40,000 attendees and is a local favorite as well as a favorite for folks from Slidell to Mobile and beyond! Click here for a full summer fair schedule of events.

A few tid bits to help you plan your trip to the Summer Fair!

 - Held at the MS Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, MS, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum is the largest beachfront facility of its kind in the South and continues to be the crowd favorite for sports and live entertainment, drawing year-round attendees locally as well as from New Orleans, LA; Mobile, AL; and Jackson, MS.

 - Admissision: Sundays-Thursdays: Free admission, Fridays & Saturdays: Adults $5; Children(0-12) Free.

 - Sit back in the evenings and enjoy the sounds of local artists on the Miller Rocks Cafe Stage. Click here to see what bands are playing!

 - Each year the Summer Fair brings in Free and unique performances that are sure to entertain the young and the young at heart. Racing pigs, petting zoo, West Texas Rattlesnake Show, Kenya Safari Acrobats and More!

 - Kids Camp Day is June 14 (2-4pm). It's a day exclusively for daycares, summer camps, church youth groups, boys & girls clubs, girl scouts, boy scouts, and other children's groups to come and enjoy the Fair from 10am-2pm... pay just $12 for the ride armband! Pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic under the oaks. 

 
For a list of accommodations in Biloxi to enjoy more than one day at the Summer Fair, click here!