HOUSTON — It’s rodeo season in the Bayou City and many Houstonians are ready to pull out their cowboy boots, hats and flannels!
But before you head down to NRG for all of the fun, here is what you should know:
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides year-round educational support within the community.
Scholarships
Since the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo began in 1932, more than $600 million has been committed to the youth of Texas and education.
Each year, more than 800 scholarships are awarded to Texas students by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. As one of the largest scholarship providers in the U.S., the rodeo has presented more than 20,000 scholarships valued at $275 million since 1957.
Entertainment
What’s RodeoHouston® without a great concert?
Throughout the show’s 80-plus years, entertainers such as Cardi B., Usher, Elvis Presley, Reba, Taylor Swift and more have performed on the stage. This year, acts like rapper 50 Cent, Jelly Roll and Blake Shelton will be joining the stage. Each night, an unforgettable musical production occurs. Be sure to arrive early!
Carnival
We also can’t forget about the carnival. There are plenty of rides and activities adults and children can enjoy. The rodeo’s Ferris wheel features 36 air-conditioned cabins complete with padded leather seats, and enough room for you and three friends! And save your appetite– all the best foods, including turkey legs, corn dogs, funnel cakes and cotton candy, are within easy reach at the carnival.
Western heritage
The RodeoHouston Super Series is a 20-day tournament-style competition that crowns an event champion in bareback riding, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, and women’s barrel racing and breakaway roping.
With a total payout of $2,178,000, each champion is awarded $50,000, plus previous round winnings, a custom-made saddle and belt buckle, and an invitation to compete at the rodeo the following year.
The rodeo officially begins on Feb. 27 and ends on March 17.
