Your Guide to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Yeehaw! It’s that time of year again. Kick up your heels, grab those cowboy hats and head out to Houston’s biggest and most anticipated event of the year:. Here’s your guide to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Raise your hand if you’re ready for three weeks filled with livestock shows, concerts, carnival games, loads of food, and tons of fun. There’s honestly nothing quite like this experience. Everything truly is bigger in Texas!

If you’re new to the city and haven’t yet been to the Houston Rodeo, do yourself a favor and go this year! We’re here to help you out and break down the best and newest stuff to do at the Houston Rodeo.

What is the Houston Rodeo all about?

Like every year, the Houston Rodeo rolls into town and literally takes the city starting at the end of February! There’s no better way to kick off the season than with their exciting pre-rodeo events like the Bar-B-Que Contest, Best Bites Competition, Go Texan Day, Rodeo Run,a Parade and Wine Show & Auction.

The Houston Rodeo begins on February 28th and will last for three weeks until March 20th. It’s the largest rodeo and livestock exhibition in the world and is held in the NRG Park!

More than two million people attend the show, participate in the events, and even get a chance to get rewarded with an educational scholarship.

Parking/Transportation

This can be a bit tricky to navigate, so check out the Parking & Transportation info when planning your trip. Depending on where you’re coming from, there are lots of great options (METRORail, Park & Ride, Uber/LYFT/Alto, etc.) to make traveling a lot easier and stress-free!

Public parking on-site is available for $20. You can park in the Yellow Lot, the 610 lot (where Astroworld used to be), and the OST1 lot.

Handicapped parking and drop off/pickup is available in the yellow and blue lots.

Public passenger drop-off
Drop off guests at Gate 9 off Kirby Drive.

Lyft & ride sharing
Drop-offs and pick-ups are in the Yellow Lot 38.

Park and ride
For a cheaper way to park without the stress of fighting for a close parking space, use the Rodeo Express Shuttles in remote lots or METRO Park and Ride. There are locations all over town.

Some Upcoming Concerts

• March 2nd- Tim McGraw for Armed Forces Appreciation Day
• March 6th – Los Tucanes de Tijuana for Go Tejano Day
• March 7th- Luke Bryan for First Responders Day
• March 11th – Bun B’s HTOWN Takeover for Black Heritage Day
• March 12th- Parker McCollum for Rodeo Houston Super Shoutout

What else is New? FOOD!

Your Guide to The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

For more info be sure to check out the Rodeo Website!

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We’ll see you there, Houston fam!