90 Reasons to Rodeo

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Welcome back to the Show!

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Opening Day is TOMORROW! It's time to celebrate the Rodeo's 90th anniversary. Gates open at 2 pm. We can't wait to see y'all!

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🥳 Gathering with family and friends in downtown Houston to watch the Downtown Rodeo Parade kickoff the Rodeo season. It's Parade Day!

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When the entire city dresses in their Western best for Go Texan Day!

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When the smell of barbecue starts to fill the air at the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton.

Bar-B-Que Contest

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Getting to be a cowboy while enjoying the pony rides!

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Watching llamas and alpacas in crazy costumes during our annual Llama and Alpaca contest and parade!

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Feeling the buzz around NRG Park as setup on the grounds strats shaping up. We're one week away, y'all!

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When a barrel racer narrowly clears the last barrel and breaks the arena record!

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When you’re shopping with your friend and find that unique Western piece that you can only get at RODEOHOUSTON.

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When the Trail Rides start making their way to Houston and you know it’s almost time to Rodeo.

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When you take the first bite of your first turkey leg of the Rodeo season.

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Watching the awe in children's faces as they see chicks hatch for the first time at AGVENTURE, presented by Oxy.

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When you see all the nominees for the Classic Fair Food and Most Creative Food for the Gold Buckle Foodie Awards and realize you get to vote!

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When your Valentine buys you tickets to your favorite RODEOHOUSTON performer!

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When your whole family embraces their inner cowboy/cowgirl!

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The sound of the eight-second buzzer after a wild and crazy ride!

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$550 million in support of Texas youth and education! Now that's a reason to celebrate!

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When you finally get that perfect photo in front of the “Bowlegged H”!

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The feeling of victory and taking home prizes from the RODEOHOUSTON carnival!

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The sweet taste of roasted corn right off the cob!

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When voting for the insert category Gold Buckle Foodie Awards open!

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Watching young Houstonians experiencing the wonders of agriculture during their school field trips!

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Experiencing the rich Hispanic culure on Go Tejano Day presented by Fiesta!

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That moment when the star stage rolls out onto the dirt and your favorite entertainer begins to perform.

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Volunteers are definetely a reason to celebrate! We love our volunteers and can't wait to see y'all back on the grounds very soon!

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We love when sweet moments like this are captured!

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When you get to pick your favorite Chuck Wagon and cheer them on to victory!

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When you get the opportunity to vote on the insert category for the Gold Buckle Foodie Awards.

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When you realize we're just 30 DAYS AWAY from 2022 Rodeo! Get your Rodeo gear ready, y'all!

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Hearing the crowd show their appreciation for our First Responders on First Responders Day, presented by BP.

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Checking out the Rodeo from dad's shoulders!

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Watching little cowboys make new friends in AGVENTURE!

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When you witness the bravery of the bullfighters protecting the cowboys after a rough ride.

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When you get ot take a break from shopping inside NRG Center to relax on a Mattress Firm massage chair.

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Cooking up some delicious Rodeo barbecue at the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest presented by Cotton.

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The sugar rush you get from your favorite carnival treats.

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Stepping off The Titan in the carnival after a thrilling ride.

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Seeing the speed and precision during the Horse Show’s Pole Bending competitions.

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Seeing which of your favorite Texas country artists will be playing at The Hideout, presented by Jim Beam.

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Discovering a new favorite food after years of attending.

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Seeing your favorite Texas country artist on the schedule for the Miller Lite Stage at the Garden for the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton.

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Wandering through the rows of Rodeo vendors in NRG Center, looking for your next great purchase.

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Enjoying the great admission deals on Family Wednesdays.

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Learning all about the Rodeo as you make your way through Show Pride, presented by Shell.

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Getting to see the incredible view from La Grande XL in the carnival.

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The anticipation when RODEOHOUSTON tickets go on sale.

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That moment when you are selected as the Grand Champion at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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Witnessing military service men and women rappel with the American flag inside NRG Stadium on Armed Forces Day.

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Watching a newborn baby calf take its first step in the Birthing Center in AGVENTURE, presented by Oxy.

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When you realize you still have time to take advantage of the Early Bird registration special for the Rodeo Run, presented by ConocoPhillips.

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The excitement on the face of a Rodeo Scholar and their family when they receive their scholarship certificate.*

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Seeing the sewing creativity of our Quilt Contest participants on display.

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When the first cute opens and the rodeo excitement begins!

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Guessing who will be announced as one of the RODEOHOUSTON star entertainers. Keep an eye out for the full lineup release tonight at 7 p.m.

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Trying out new foods with mom at RODEOHOUSTON! So yummy!

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Seeing the Texas 4-H and FFA exhibitors step on to the green shavings with their livestock after months of hard work!

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Getting your new hat steamed and shaped by one of the experts at the shops in NRG Center.

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Spending time with friends while sampling the award-winning wines in the Champion Wine Garden, presented by Frost Bank.

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Can't wait 'til we can dance the night away to Texas country artists at The Hideout, presented by Jim Beam!

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We're 60 days out from the 2022 Rodeo, y'all! Now that's a reason to celebrate!

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When you realize in one week the full 2022 RODEOHOUSTON lineup will be released! Who do you think will perform on the big stage?

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Strolling through NRG Park with the best combo: boots and jeans!

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Marveling at the beautiful arrangements created for the Rodeo’s Horticulture Competition.

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When team roping partners’ precision and timing falls into place perfectly.

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Hearing the roar of the crowd cheering on the young cowboys and cowgirls participating in Mutton Bustin’.

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Seeing the majesty of the Quarter Horses in the Horse Show arena.

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That feeling when a 4-H and FFA student in the calf scramble leads the first caught calf into the winner’s circle.

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Witnessing our donor’s generosity at our annual auctions.

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Seeing the exhibitors and their love for caring for their livestock projects.

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Being inspired by the youth demonstrating their skills in the Agricultural Mechanics Project Show.

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Our sponsors unwavering support year after year.

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Seeing auction records getting broken in support of Texas youth and education.

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Seeing the amazing Texas talent on display in the School Art Hayloft Gallery.

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Seeing Leon Coffee’s smile as he rolls out of the barrel in the Rodeo arena.

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Being reunited with your RODEOHOUSTON volunteer family during Showtime! It's getting close, y'all!😄

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Making new pals in the Petting Zoo! Baby goats make for the best furry friends!

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We have 90 reasons to celebrate! – like watching a wild ride on a sheep in NRG Stadium. There's nothing quite like it, right, kiddo?!

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When you bite into your first fried Oreo of the Rodeo season.

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Meeting all of the baby animals in AGVENTURE, presented by Oxy.

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Randomly running into Miss Moo and Howdy and getting your photo taken with them!

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When the National Anthem begins, the fireworks boom and the flag races around the stadium. Goosebumps!

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Experiencing the magnificence of a Texas Longhorn up close and personal.

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The feeling of anticipation after the RODEOHOUSTON genre calendar is released.

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Performing at Rodeo Rockstar during the Rodeo!

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Seeing the joy on your child’s face as they explore Fun on the Farm. So cute!

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Admiring the local art displayed across the grounds at RODEOHOUSTON!

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Feeling the wind in your hair as you race down the giant slide in the carnival!

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When you get to take a selfie with RODEOHOUSTON bull fighters!

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That feeling when you realize it’s time to apply for a Rodeo scholarship! Applications are now open.

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