HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO

RodeoHouston is a treat for guests and participants who come together once a year to showcase cattle, eat an assortment of foods, and participate in numerous events.

More than 2.4 million guests, a record-breaking 10 record-breaking auctions, more than 35,000 livestock and horse show entries and more: The Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show 2023 year by the numbers.

From 50 Cent, to NKOTB, Bun B, Lauren Daigle, and more…we sure did have some fun over the last month!

The warmth and humidity are back Saturday

The warmth and humidity are back Saturday

Thursday at the Rodeo is a great thing for folks who want to avoid the big crowds and still enjoy everything that the massive event has to offer.

Tuesday at the Rodeo is a great thing for folks who want to avoid the big crowds and still enjoy everything that the massive event has to offer.

Tuesday at the Rodeo is a great thing for folks who want to avoid the big crowds and still enjoy everything that the massive event has to offer.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ School Art Auction awarded the best and brightest students for their creative works of art.

Monday at the Rodeo is a great thing for folks who want to avoid the big crowds and still enjoy everything that the massive event has to offer.

The state’s best poultry were sold with record-breaking prices to generous donors at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Junior Market Poultry Auction.

Watch the Brahman Show and the Horse Show at 8 a.m. at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Thursday.

Happy weekend! Happy Saturday! Happy Rodeo! If you’re headed out to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo today, there’s so much to see and do. of fun if you’re planning to go out to NRG.

It’s Friday-eve and that means you get the fun of almost-weekend joy and the thinner crowds at the Houston Rodeo today.

Happy Wednesday, Houston Rodeo fans! If you’re headed out to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo today there’s so much to see and do. Here’s a lineup of fun if you’re planning to go out to NRG.

Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver remarks Monday at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo First Responders of the Year Awards Ceremony, according to a release

It’s Monday! If you’re headed out to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo today you’re in for a treat! Here’s a lineup of fun if you’re planning to go out to NRG.

Rodeo-goers enjoyed a new show this year at NRG Park.

It’s SUNDAY! If you’re headed out to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on this beautiful day, you’re in for a weekend treat! Here’s a lineup of fun if you’re planning to go out to NRG.

A nearly perfect weekend is headed our way

Casey DeSantis, wife of Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., and their two children toured the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Friday ahead of the governor's speech.

Casey DeSantis, wife of Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., and their two children attended the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Friday ahead of the governor's speech.

Happy Wednesday, y’all. You’re in for a real treat at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo today as it’s a weekday and that means you’re likely to miss the crazy crowds that usually come on the weekends.

Today is Day 4 of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Tonight Houston’s beloved artist Bun B is taking to the main stage. It’s expected to be an epic show. He’s inviting some of his friends to perform on stage with him. During an interview with Houston Life, he shared two big secrets about tonight’s performance. Watch the clip above to see the surprise performer and what will happen during the concert!

Happy Wednesday, y’all. You’re in for a real treat at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo today as it’s a weekday and that means you’re likely to miss the crazy crowds that usually come on the weekends.

An expert discusses this Hindu festival of colors and how it’s celebrated.

Hello Houston!

Mel Camp looks at how the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is honoring our military members, past and present, for Armed Forces Appreciation Day

Happy Wednesday, y’all. You’re in for a real treat at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo today as it’s a weekday and that means you’re likely to miss the crazy crowds that usually come on the weekends.

Lauren and Lauren LIVE!

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is an overwhelming place to visit with kids — crowded, loud, expensive and with a seemingly infinite number of showstopping attractions that your children simply must experience. But the good news is there are ways to make the mega-spectacle manageable, affordable and fun.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officially kicked off Tuesday.

On Tuesday, Parker McCollum plays Opening Night at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. It may appear that he’s an overnight sensation. But for years, Houston Life has been following Parker, and watching his career take off.

We kicked off the party early last week with a KPRC 2 Houston Life Rodeo Special, covering everything from the rides, performances, and clothes! But what about your ride to the rodeo? Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes helps break down all of your options!

It’s the first day of the rodeo and hundreds of businesses from all over the country travel to Houston.

It’s the first day of the rodeo season, and you can’t beat the food, the entertainment and the fun!

The Houston Rodeo can be an overwhelming event, but KPRC 2 has got you covered this year, with hacks to save money, the schedule updates you need and tidbits you NEED to find the most entertaining and useful things to see and do throughout Rodeo season.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will run until March 19th. Tuesday night’s concert series kicks off with country artist Parker McCollum as the opener.

There was the cook-off, the trail rides, and then parade... but Rodeo Houston officially gets underway on Tuesday.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas said it found "significant barriers to accessibility" at the annual rodeo, but those issues were remedied ahead of this year's event, which kicks off Tuesday.

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The annual World’s Championship Bar-B-Q Cookoff is underway in Houston, and hundreds of teams are hoping to be crowned the winner!

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is providing various options to get to and from the event.

A journey through the smoky and savory world of top-tier barbeque.

On Friday's show: We preview the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which gets underway next week. And we discuss the state of grocery stores in the area.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is just days away from kicking off and officials say a new interlocal agreement between the county and the city is already having an impact.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that an investigation into the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been completed.

It’s officially time to rodeo, y’all!

KPRC 2 is Ready 2 Rodeo. If you’re not feeling it yet, you will after watching the KPRC 2 primetime special.

Want to avoid parking fees and traffic while heading to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?

We are just two days away from the start of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and it all kicks off with the Rodeo Cookoff on Thursday.

RodeoHouston runs from Feb. 28 to March 19 at NRG park. We are working to bring you ways to save on everything RodeoHouston related. Planning your trip now can help save money in the future.

The 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is almost here.

The annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will be rung in with a weekend of pre-rodeo events.

New Kids on the Block are coming to RodeoHouston!

Each year, thousands of Houston Rodeo attendees marvel at the top-notch Western art displayed in the NRG Center. From sketches, pastels and watercolors, to oil and acrylic on canvas and even clay sculptures, the outstanding student-made artwork in the Hayloft Gallery rivals that of seasoned professionals.

Artwork from 72 students will be featured as part of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's school art auction on March 12. Each of those students is guaranteed to receive at least $1,500.

The upcoming Houston Livestock show and Rodeo might not be your first rodeo, per se, but there will still be plenty of all-new experiences, foods, and rides to try come Feb. 28.

The Houston Rodeos announces first-ever Community Day, which offers free admission for visitors on March 8.

Study shows the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was the second most attended fair in the country in 2022.

RodeoHouston officials are hosting a weekend job fair from Jan. 20 to Jan.21.

The 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced their full concert lineup, starting on February 28 with Parker McCollum and running through March 19 with a concert from Luke Bryan.

The rodeo, which runs February 28 - March 19, concert lineup includes Houston natives and popular acts nationwide.

Saturday's free event at NRG Park will provide information about the 17 committees seeking volunteers for the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, scheduled for Feb. 28-March 19.

Next year's rodeo is scheduled to run from Feb. 28-March 19. Tickets for the opening night performance go on sale Oct. 6.

The transit agency says the start of the Houston Rodeo helped boost ridership in February along with more workers returning to the office.

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the biggest event of the year for many vendors, who've taken a major hit during the pandemic cancellations.

Smaller events will take in the coming months, including a block party in October.

Tickets for Strait's performance go on sale June 24. It's the country star's 31st Houston Rodeo appearance.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo today announced that George Strait ("Amarillo By Morning," "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind?" "Love Without End, Amen") will close out the 2022 run with a concert only performance on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

TODAY IN HOUSTON | Start your day with Houston Public Media’s newsletterIt’s been one year since Houston Public Media began its ongoing COVID-19 coverage. She spoke with Houston Public Media about what the city has learned, and continues to learn, through these compounding disasters. For a lot of Houstonians, the pandemic became reality when we lost out on a big community event, when the Houston Rodeo was shut down. In addition to the pandemic, we’ve seen other traumatic events happen over the last year. What are some of the lessons that Houston is learning during this pandemic that you hope will carry into the future?

^ Keep Houston Press Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. Tedeschi Trucks BandLive-Streaming – 25 FebruaryFor a decade now, the Tedeschi Trucks Band has been crafting crowd-pleasing, blues- and jazz-influenced rock music. Tomorrow night, the 12-piece rock outfit is scheduled to live-stream a performance via nugs.tv. Junior BrownHeights Theater – 26 FebruaryJunior Brown – who blends country and rock music, creating an accessible mix of the two – became a professional musician while he was still in in his teens. One of the most celebrated guitarists in country music, Brown will perform twice at the Heights Theater this Friday.

We dive into the world of the stock market, along with the implications of the GameStop story and the influence of social media. Plus, we check in with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which announced today that the 2021 Houston Rodeo is canceled – more on that decision from the source. In general beds, county hospitals are down to a little under 1500 COVID patients after seeing a high earlier in January of just over 1700 patients. Yesterday the Texas Medical Center admitted 251 new COVID patients, compared to last week when the average COVID admissions per day was 283. Subscribe to Today in Houston Fill out the form below to subscribe our new daily editorial newsletter from the HPM Newsroom.

Houston, Texas – Today, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced the cancellation of the RODEOHOUSTON® competitions, concerts and entertainment, carnival, and other attractions and activities, which were recently rescheduled for May 4 – 23, 2021, due to the ongoing health situation. Roundup & Best Bites Competition, and the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Comcast Business, are canceled for 2021. The Rodeo Run, presented by ConocoPhillips, will be held in a virtual format, with details to be announced once available. “The Rodeo and our volunteers are committed to continuing to provide fans with a community event that all can be proud of,” Boleman said. “We look forward to welcoming Rodeo fans back to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2022 for our 90th-anniversary celebration.”Dates and information for the 2022 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will be announced once available.

Updated 4 p.m. CTThe 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been canceled, organizers announced Wednesday. In 2020, right as the coronavirus pandemic hit Houston, organizers cut the event short less than two weeks after it began after news of 14 presumed positive COVID-19 cases in the Greater Houston. The news will impact rodeo vendors especially hard. Each year, hundreds of vendors flock to NRG Park to sell things like boots, hats and other merchandise at the rodeo. Subscribe to Today in Houston Fill out the form below to subscribe our new daily editorial newsletter from the HPM Newsroom.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, originally pushed back to May, has been canceled again, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Last year's rodeo was shut down after eight shows due to the emerging pandemic. The Junior Market Auctions and Champions Wine Auction will be in May, also as private events that will follow all state and local health and safety guidelines. “The Rodeo and our volunteers are committed to continuing to provide fans with a community event that all can be proud of,” Boleman said. “We look forward to welcoming Rodeo fans back to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2022 for our 90th anniversary celebration.”

Houston lost hundreds of events in 2020, but many big conventions are coming back this year. The coronavirus had not yet officially arrived in Houston when the first major convention was canceled. It was the beginning of a tough year for the city's convention business. Since the start of the pandemic, Houston, a big convention town, has lost out on hundreds of conferences and events. Only three Houston First-hosted events since October have had attendee numbers in the thousands.

Vendors — some of whose livelihoods depend on the Houston Rodeo — are holding out hope for a 2021 event. Ann's Turquoise is one of many vendors who rely on the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for a significant chunk of its profit. Organizers say the rodeo has an economic impact of more than $200 million — $227 million in 2019, to be exact. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo told Houston Public Media she did believe the rodeo would return — but probably not in 2021. Subscribe to Today in Houston Fill out the form below to subscribe our new daily editorial newsletter from the HPM Newsroom.

The event is set to return in May, though state health officials estimated that general distribution of a vaccine would not begin until July. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is scheduled to return in 2021, after the COVID-19 pandemic forced its cancellation earlier this year, organizers said Tuesday. Additional details surrounding the 2021 Rodeo will be shared in March, along with health and safety guidelines. The May event comes at least two months before a vaccine is expected to be distributed to the general public. "If we work together, we can create a safe environment for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo."

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced on Tuesday that the 2021 rodeo will be held in May, two months later than usual, as long as the pandemic is in a manageable state at that point. The only part of the festivities that will still be held in March as previously scheduled are the youth rodeo events. We remain dedicated to fulfilling our mission to support Texas youth and hosting a long-time Houston Tradition,” Rodeo president and CEO Chris Boleman said in a press release. “When the Rodeo was canceled earlier this year because of COVID-19 community spread, the decision was based on data and science,” Turner wrote. If we work together, we can create a safe environment for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.”Update:LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free.

UPDATE:Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has released a statement on the updated dates for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, warning that it might not happen when organizers hope. “The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is part of the DNA that makes up who we are as Harris County," Hidalgo said. IN HOUSTON: Houston Rodeo dedicates $21 million to young participants and youth education“The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is truly a community event that Rodeo fans look forward to each and every year,” Chris Boleman, Rodeo president and CEO, said in a release. More details including health and safety measures will be shared in March 2021, rodeo officials said in a statement. The 2020 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo closed abruptly on March 11 as COVID-19 cases began spreading in Houston.

The pandemic dealt a crucial blow to music in Houston and around the world in 2020. Photo by Houston Livestock Show and RodeoStar Entertainer Lineup at RodeoHoustonIt was all systems go when the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced its Star Entertainer Lineup in January. Ian Shultis as Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle in Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash. Blue October was going to headline Mardi Gras Galveston 2020 Photo by Abel LongoriaBlue October and Bowling for Soup and Mardi Gras GalvestonMardi Gras Galveston 2020 was all set. Talking Heads at the Esmerelda Theater, NYC, 1978: Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz, David Byrne, and Tina Weymouth Photo and copyright by Ebet Roberts/Courtesy of St. Martin's PressChris Frantz Remembers Talking Heads and TinaLocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials approved an educational commitment of $21,691,500 to support Texas youth for next year. The news comes after the rodeo announced its plans for next year. NEXT YEAR'S PLANS: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announces plans for 2021 Livestock ShowThe rodeo is keeping its promise, as the educational commitment will distribute some of those dollars to scholarships, junior show exhibitors, educational program grants and graduate assistantships. While funds for scholarships and junior show exhibitors will be gifted directly to participants, the educational program grants and graduate assistantships will be awarded differently. The educational program grants will be awarded to 501(c)(3) charities and accredited institutions of higher education that are in direct alignment with the Rodeo's mission.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials approved an educational commitment of $21,691,500 to support Texas youth for next year. The news comes after the rodeo announced its plans for next year. NEXT YEAR'S PLANS: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announces plans for 2021 Livestock ShowThe rodeo is keeping its promise, as the educational commitment will distribute some of those dollars to scholarships, junior show exhibitors, educational program grants and graduate assistantships. While funds for scholarships and junior show exhibitors will be gifted directly to participants, the educational program grants and graduate assistantships will be awarded differently. The educational program grants will be awarded to 501(c)(3) charities and accredited institutions of higher education that are in direct alignment with the Rodeo's mission.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced Thursday that its 2021 Livestock Show will skip the adult Open Show and instead just focus on the Junior Show and certain Youth Show events. LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. Support UsThe 2020 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was in operation for a few days last March amid the beginning of coronavirus fears. In a press release announcement, HLSR said:The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is planning for participants to be able to compete in the 2021 Houston Livestock Show Junior Show, following the necessary health and safety protocols in place. Youth competitions that will take place include Youth Meat Pen Rabbits, Youth Breeding Rabbit/Cavy, and Llama & Alpaca shows.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Thursday announced plans for its 2021 Junior Livestock Show. In 2020, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the city’s largest annual event, pushed forward with its 20-day slate of events until a positive coronavirus case from community spread was recorded. For 2021, livestock entries for the Junior Show are scheduled for Nov. 15 to Dec. 15. The 2021 Rodeo is scheduled for March 2-21. Additional plans for the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, as well as full health and safety guidelines, will be announced late 2020.

Vendors from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo donated unused food to local charities, including the Houston Food Bank and the Star of Hope, after the rodeo was canceled due to concerns about COVID-19. Theyre donating their remaining items to local nonprofits, including Houston Food Bank. The food we are receiving today from RCS Carnival Group will help us to feed kids, senior citizens and families in need during this important time," President and CEO of Houston Food Bank Brian Greene said. Weve got proteins, vegetables, bread and dairy from our vendors, said Dominic Palmieri, owner of RCS Carnival Group. The Houston Food Bank was looking for quarantine meals and disaster relief boxes, and then kids are out of school and without school meals.

One day after the cancellation, 33-year-old Heights resident Nicole Lopez-Cummins, along with two of her friends, launched the Houston Rodeo Vendors 2020 Facebook page. "What I will miss the most is all of the people I meet every year, the new friends I make," Bernhard Little said. "I thank everyone for their overwhelming support of all involved," Bernhard Little said. In an effort to support RodeoHouston vendors, Chron.com rounded up vendors from the 2020 season in the photos above. Click through the photos above for RodeoHouston 2020 vendors that need your support...Rebecca Hennes covers community news.

According to reports, at least one Jazz player was confirmed to have contracted COVID-19, which was discovered before the game began. There have been numerous other cancellations and restrictions on upcoming sporting events including the Oakland A's, San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners being forced to relocate or postpone home games as their cities grapple with the illness and have banned large gatherings including sporting events. The Astros have a series in Oakland scheduled for March 30 through April 1. The rapid escalation in cancellations comes amid new fears of the spread of the virus in the United States. But, it is clear that sports leagues are responding to the World Health Organization's designation of COVID-19 as a worldwide pandemic.

With RodeoHouston cancelled, how to get a refund for your concert tickets and other eventsThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo said a ticket refund process is still in the works and will be communicated once it is finalized. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo said a ticket refund process is still in the works and will be communicated no later than Thursday, March 12. But if you bought your concert tickets through StubHub, there is some immediate relief. Additionally, the terms and conditions in StubHubs buyer policy guarantee a full refund if an event is canceled. HoustonChronicle.com: Houston area has its first community-spread case of COVID-19, officials sayChron.com will update this story with any other ticket refund information as it becomes available.

Twitter erupts after RodeoHouston cancelled amid coronavirus concernsHoustonians react to the cancellation of the 2020 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Houstonians react to the cancellation of the 2020 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Photo: Twitter Screenshot Photo: Twitter Screenshot Image 1 of / 77 Caption Close Twitter erupts after RodeoHouston cancelled amid coronavirus concerns 1 / 77 Back to GallerySpeculation over whether or not Houston should cancel one of the city's biggest events, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, has finally ended. The city announced Wednesday afternoon RodeoHouston will cease operations for the remainder of the season due to a sudden outbreak of the novel coronavirus in the area. Read her on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and on our subscriber site, houstonchronicle.com.

Houston Rodeo is expected to shut down over coronavirus concerns, sources sayA sign tells people to wash their hands at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Friday, March 6, 2020, at NRG Center in Houston. A sign tells people to wash their hands at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Friday, March 6, 2020, at NRG Center in Houston. Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 38 Caption Close Houston Rodeo is expected to shut down over coronavirus concerns, sources say 1 / 38 Back to GalleryOfficials are expected to announce the closure of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at a noon news conference, sources with knowledge of the discussions said Wednesday. The pending announcement would come days after rodeo officials said it had no plans to cancel the annual festival. As of Wednesday morning, more than 11,000 people had signed an online petition urging cancellation of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

19 tips to help navigate the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo like a proPHOTOS: Rodeo pro tipsThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a massive event showcasing Western heritage that every Texan should visit at least once. >>>Take on RodeoHouston like a pro with these helpful tips...less PHOTOS: Rodeo pro tipsThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a massive event showcasing Western heritage that every Texan should visit at least once. >>>Take on RodeoHouston like a pro with these ... more Photo: Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo Photo: Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo Image 1 of / 25 Caption Close 19 tips to help navigate the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo like a pro 1 / 25 Back to GalleryThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a massive event showcasing Western heritage that every Texan should visit at least once. >>>Click through the photos above for 19 pro tips for the best RodeoHouston experience... >>>Click through the photos above for 19 pro tips for the best RodeoHouston experience...Rebecca Hennes covers community news.

Concerns about the Coronavirus be damned, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is officially in full-swing. Which is to say that if there's barbecue and live music, it's hard to persuade Houstonians to stay home. On tour in support of it, the Free Nationals will perform at House of Blues on Thursday. On tour in support of Europe, his sophomore effort, Rebillet will bring his slow-buring R&B hooks to White Oak Music Hall on Thursday. On tour in support of their 10th studio album A Beautiful Place To Drown, Silverstein will bring their post-hardcore musings to Warehouse Live on Monday.

Try your luck at winning these top-notch prizes at RodeoHouston carnivalRodeoHouston's carnival is chalk-full of fun games to try your luck with to win some of the biggest and sought-after prizes. Here you can see a few folks proudly posing with many of the grand prizes you'll find scattered throughout the carnival games you can play. less RodeoHouston's carnival is chalk-full of fun games to try your luck with to win some of the biggest and sought-after prizes. Top-notch prizes are at stake as you visit the various games trying to determine which one will land you the best odds of winning that special prize for that special someone. You cant go to the rodeo without enjoying the thrill of the carnival rides, sample the scrumptious food options to choose from, and try your luck winning a grand prize at one of over 40 different games that the carnival features this year.

Maren MorrisNRG StadiumMarch 7, 2020Maren Morris will make you feel like an underachiever. And she just made her Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo debut while nine months pregnant? Fortunately, Morris has been championing he cause of women in country for years, and if the belly helps, awesome. It's always somewhat bittersweet to hear a favorite artist will be playing the Rodeo. Maren Morris took the HLSR stage like the seasoned pro (at 29 years old, remember) she already is.

Chancellor Bennett - better known as Chance The Rapper - taking in the sights at his RodeoHouston debutChance The RapperNRG StadiumMarch 6, 2020Better late than never, as they say. Ask any Chance The Rapper fan, and they'll tell you the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter was supposed to perform in Houston back in January. Related Stories Trippie Redd Sells Out Revention With His Love Me More TourBut just five stops into the tour, Chance delayed then subsequently canceled the remaining 32 dates. It wasn't until the eighth song of the night that fans were reminded of The Big Day. That middle bit notwithstanding, Friday served as a reminder of why fans fell in love with Chance's music in the first place.

Besides all the good it does for education and the community, the HLSR also brings culinary delights with its Rodeo Uncorked Best Bites, BBQ Contest and most recently, the Gold Buckle Foodie Awards this past Thursday. I was the first judge to arrive (I take check-in times very seriously) and was told to choose any seat. Personally, I could do without the Cheetos and cheese because the sausage inside the corn dog was delicious. Photo by Lorretta RuggieroOur table captain said she would dive in and fight for something spectacular. Gold Buckle Foodie Awards 2020 was under the belt buckle.