Houston Rodeo Day 4: Bun B’s Birthday Bonanza, bull riding, Black Heritage Day

Get ready for a jam-packed day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as Black Heritage Day takes center stage this Friday, March 7, featuring high-stakes competitions, exciting exhibitions, and Bun B’s highly anticipated ‘Birthday Bonanza’ concert.

Here’s a full breakdown of the day’s events:

Morning events

8 a.m. – Junior Breeding Gilt Show (NRG Center - East Arena)

9 a.m. – Open Brangus Bull Show (NRG Center - Main Arena)

9 a.m. – Brahman Bull Show (NRG Center - Main Arena)

9 a.m. – Talent Showcase (The Junction Stage)

9 a.m. – Black Heritage Day Exhibitors and Corral presented by Kroger (NRG Center)

10 a.m. – South Texas Beefmaster Magic Cattle Sale

11 a.m. – Ranch Rodeo Go Round Two

Afternoon highlights

1 p.m. – South Texas Beefmaster Cattle Futurity and Classic Sale

1 p.m. – Ranching & Wildlife Auction

2 p.m. – Dawson DeBord and Southpaw Performance

2:30 p.m. – Step Show

4:15 p.m. – Line Dancing

4:30 p.m. – Maverick Murphy Performance

5 p.m. – K9′s4Cops: Hard Dog, Fast Dog (NRG Center - Main Arena)

5 p.m. – Blake Harlow Performance

6 p.m. – Zydeco Dots Performance

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Evening events & rodeo action

6:45 p.m. – RODEOHOUSTON Super Series II, Round 1 (NRG Stadium)

7 p.m. – Santa Gertrudis Sale

7 p.m. – Ranch Rodeo Go Round Three

7:30 p.m. – Hutson Percussion Performance

9 p.m. – TSU and PVU Drumline Performance

9 p.m. – Bun B’s ‘Birthday Bonanza’ (NRG Stadium)

10:15 p.m. – Lil Nate & The Zydeco Big Timers Performance

Daily recurring events

Throughout the day, visitors can explore a variety of exhibitions, activities, and attractions across NRG Park:

  • AGVENTURE, presented by OXY (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.): Birthing Center, Petting Zoo, Milking Parlor Demonstrations, and more.
  • Virtual Chuckwagons, sponsored by Verizon (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.).
  • Champion Wine Garden, presented by Frost (Opens at 2 p.m.).
  • The Junction: Featuring Mutton Bustin’ (every hour, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.), Pig Races, and Fun on the Farm.
  • Carnival, presented by First Community (Opens at 11 a.m.).
  • Shopping & Dining at NRG Arena, NRG Center & NRG Park (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.).
  • Live Music & Entertainment at Topo Chico Hard Seltzer’s OASIS, Miller LITE Ice House, and Coca-Cola Ice House (11 a.m. – 7 p.m.).

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Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.

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