Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Kids Country

This kid-focused area offers fun for all. While visiting the petting zoo, check out the vendors, and for a great view of the area, ride the antique double carousel. Exhibits are free unless otherwise noted.

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Attractions

Camel Rides

Come take a ride on a majestic animal that has crossed the world's deserts for thousands of years. A camel ride is a great idea for each little adventurer to view the carnival atop a camel's back.
Each ride is $7.

Fun on the Farm

The Fun on the Farm attraction allows children to explore the world of agriculture by following the process of producing farm products - from planting to market. Children can help with “chores” such as gathering eggs, planting and harvesting crops, and milking a cow.



Kids Country 100.3 KILT Carnival - Sponsored by 100.3 KILT

At the carnival, there is a special area dedicated for children - Kids Country Carnival. Find kid-friendly rides and games that award winners with prizes around every bend!


Kids Country Stage - Sponsored by Radio Disney

Take a break by the outdoor stage for daily entertainment, including sing-alongs, animal acts and other talent.

Kids Country Stage

Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull

Children ages 4 to 12 years old, become the stars of the show while they compete in a fast-paced, action-packed, pedal-powered tractor pull. The tractors and pulling sleds are built for fun.

Kids' Wild Steer Team Penning

This show is as wild as the name itself. Children, ages 5 to 10 years old, can participate in the event and try to outsmart a herd of remote-controlled wild steers.

Mutton Bustin' - Sponsored by State Farm Insurance

In addition to the action each night in Reliant Stadium, Mutton Bustin' also can be found in Kids Country, with 5- and 6-year-old participants trying to hold on tight to a sheep for eight seconds.

Daily: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - one performance each hour, on the hour

Participation: Participants must be between the ages of 5 and 6 years old and not weigh more than 55 pounds. The cost is $15 per ride. DVDs and T-shirts are available for purchase at the Kid's Country Mutton Bustin' arena. Participation is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Petting Zoo

The petting zoo includes a wide variety of animals - from the exotic to those found on a typical farm. Grab a handful of tasty treats and see which animals are hungry.

Pig Races

Not every participant in the Show is competing for financial rewards. With the pig races, the prize for a job well done is a cookie or a piece of candy. These contestants, a group of perky piglets, wait patiently at the starting gate. After the gate is opened, the piglets shoot forward like guided missiles in front of a cheering, standing-room-only crowd. The pigs race around a 150-foot track in only a few seconds, all dashing for sweets waiting at the finish line. This fun, exciting attraction also includes a swimming pig.

Monday-Friday - 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.; 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 p.m.
Additional performance Saturdays, Sundays, and Monday-Friday, during Spring Break Stampede (March 12 - 18) - 3:30 p.m.

Pony Rides

Pony rides are available for each little cowboy and cowgirl. Beautiful Welsh ponies walk carousel-style with their young riders. Each ride is $7 per ride, per child, and photos are available for additional costs.