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.

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.

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.

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.

Where to buy western wear

Fort Bend County is home to several stores and boutiques carrying the latest trends in rodeo fashion.

• Anything Bling Boutique 16160 City Walk, Sugar Land 281-240-0752 www.anything-bling.com
• Brooke’s Boutique 6212 Hwy. 6, Ste. 140, Missouri City 281-208-7249 www.brookesboutiquepearland.com
• Corral Western Wear & Tack 2605 First St., Rosenberg 281-341-0900 www.corralwesternwearandtack.com
• Cru Home
  6726 Hwy. 6, Missouri City
  281-969-7605
  heartcru.com
• Em & Lee Boutique
  16033 City Walk, Sugar Land 281-494-0391 www.willaboutique.com
• Fabulous You 2735 Town Center Blvd. North, Sugar Land 281-240-3228 www.facebook.com/fabulousyou.net
• Hilason Saddles & Tack 12002 Hwy. 59, Ste. C, Meadows Place 713-972-0404 www.hilason.com
• Magpies Gifts 4837 Sweetwater Blvd., Sugar Land 281-277-9777 www.magpiesgifts.com
• Southern Sister Designs 817 Third St., Rosenberg 281-232-7737 www.southernsistersdesigns.com
• The Wearhouse Boutique 7746 Hwy. 6, Ste. L, Missouri City 281-208-7249 www.facebook.com/wearhouseTX

This is not a comprehensive list. If your locally owned clothing store is not listed, please email [email protected].

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.