A Texas tradition for more than 80 years, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo takes place March 1-20 at NRG Park. The event features a lineup of livestock judging and competition, live music, a carnival and various family-friendly events.
Daily children’s activities
- Camel rides: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Fun on the farm: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Kids tractor pull: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
- Petting zoo: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Pig races: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
- Pony rides: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Entertainment lineup
- March 3 Jason Aldean, 8:45 p.m.
- March 4 Jason Derulo, 8:45 p.m.
- March 5 Cole Swindell, 5:45 p.m.
- March 6 Shawn Mendes, 5:45 p.m.
- March 7 Miranda Lambert 8:45 p.m.
- March 8 Pitbull, 8:45 p.m.
- March 9 Brett Eldredge, 8:45 p.m.
- March 10 Luke Bryan, 8:45 p.m.
- March 11 Darius Rucker, 8:45 p.m.
- March 12 Billy Currington, 5:45 p.m.
- March 13 Los Huracanes del Norte and Banda Los Recoditos, 5:45 p.m.
- March 14 Kenny Chesney, 8:45 p.m.
- March 15 Kid Rock, 8:45 p.m.
- March 16 Jake Owen, 8:45 p.m.
- March 17 Florida Georgia Line, 8:45 p.m.
- March 18 Little Big Town, 8:45 p.m.
- March 19 Brad Paisley, 5:45 p.m.
- March 20 Keith Urban, 5:45 p.m.
Where to buy western wear
Tomball and Magnolia are home to several stores and boutiques carrying the latest trends in rodeo fashion.
- Bebe LaRoo Boutique
120 W. Main St., Tomball
281-255-0373
www.facebook.com/bebelarooboutique - The BLVD Boutik
25241 FM 2978, Ste. H, Tomball
281-516-7966
www.theblvdboutik.com - Boot Barn
28593 Business 249, Tomball
281-516-0039
www.bootbarn.com - Branded Western Wear
16910 FM 2920, Tomball
281-351-2346
www.facebook.com/brandedww - Cactus Flower Boutique
5131 FM 1488, Magnolia
281-259-8888
www.facebook.com/cactusflowerboutique - Daphney’s Boutique
119 FM 1774, Magnolia
281-789-7587
www.facebook.com/daphneysboutique - Outback Western Wear
30405 Dobbin Hufsmith Road, Magnolia
281-259-9378
www.outbackww.com - Rhinestone Leopard Boutique
6402 FM 1488, Ste. 1, Magnolia
936-231-8375
www.therhinestoneleopard.com - Six Shooter
17645 FM 1488, Magnolia
281-259-7134 - Vickie B’s on Main
213 W. Main St., Tomball
832-559-3620
Rodeo events
Riders compete in five three-day series brackets for cash prizes and a chance to make it to the Super Shootout championship round. The competition includes traditional rodeo events, such as bareback horse riding, barrel racing, bull riding, saddle bronco riding, steer wrestling and cattle roping.
- Super Series I
Championship round: March 3, 6:45 p.m. - Super Series II
Round 1: March 4, 6:45 p.m.
Round 2: March 5, 3:45 p.m.
Round 3/championship round: March 6, 3:45 p.m - Super Series III
Round 1: March 7, 6:45 p.m.
Round 2: March 8, 6:45 p.m.
Round 3/championship round: March 9, 6:45 p.m. - Super Series IV
Round 1: March 10, 6:45 p.m.
Round 2: March 11, 6:45 p.m.
Round 3/championship round: March 12, 3:45 p.m. - Super Series V
Round 1: March 13, 3:45 p.m.
Round 2: March 14, 6:45 p.m.
Round 3/championship round: March 15, 6:45 p.m. - Semifinal 1
March 16, 6:45 p.m. - Semifinal 2
March 17, 6:45 p.m. - Wild Card
March 18, 6:45 p.m. - Championship
March 19, 3:45 p.m. - Super Shootout
RodeoHouston Super Shootout: North America’s Championship: March 20, 3:45 p.m.
The Hideout
- March 3 Aaron Einhouse, 10:15 p.m.
- March 4 Black Heritage Day, 10:15 p.m.
- March 5 Jason James, 8:30 p.m.
- March 6 DJ Red Ritch, 8:30 p.m.
- March 7 Jamie Richards, 10:15 p.m.
- March 8 Abbi Walker, 10:15 p.m.
- March 9 Max Stalling, 10:15 p.m.
- March 10 Zane Williams, 10:15 p.m.
- March 11 Cooper Wade, 10:15 p.m.
- March 12 Randy Brown, 8:30 p.m.
- March 13 Go Tejano Day, 6 p.m.
- March 14 JB and the Moonshine Band, 10:15 p.m.
- March 15 Mark Monaco & the Strayhearts, 10:15 p.m.
- March 16 Bri Bagwell, 10:15 p.m.
- March 17 Cameran Nelson, 10:15 p.m.
- March 18 Mike and the Moonpies, 10:15 p.m.
- March 19 Josh Ward, 8:30 p.m.
- March 20 Sam Riggs, 8:30 p.m.
Helpful information
Entrance gate security prohibits the following items:
- Air horns
- Banners with offensive language or advertising
- Beach balls
- Firearms
- Footballs
- Frisbees
- Hoverboards
- Laser pointers
- Remotely controlled devices, including air drones
- Selfie sticks
- Weapons
- Whistles
Cost: Tickets for rodeo events range from $18 for upper level seats to $300 for seats located directly behind the cattle chutes. For more information on tickets and seating, visit www.rodeohouston.com/tickets.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has three first-aid stations:
- NRG Center Room 109 and Hall C lobby
- The front of the NRG Arena and inside the main door, facing the carnival
- Southeast entrance of NRG stadium
Lost & found: Attendees can report missing items and return found items at NRG Center Room 102B.