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ABOUT THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO
Since its beginning in 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has committed more than $600 million to Texas youth and education.
ANNUAL REPORTS
Started as the Houston Fat Stock Show in 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has grown to become the world’s largest charitable production of its kind.
RODEO HISTORY
Since the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was established, it has made an impressive footprint on the livestock and entertainment industries and in the sport of rodeo. It also has played a notable role in enhancing the lives of thousands of young people in the state of Texas.
ATTENDANCE
Check out the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s historical attendance throughout the years, including the Top 25 paid Rodeo/Concert attendance, attendance history by year and more!
DOWNLOADABLE PHOTOS
Click here to access photos from the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. For specific requests, please reach out to the Communications team.
DOWNLOADABLE VIDEOS
Click here to access B-Roll from the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. For specific requests, please reach out to the Communications team.
LATEST NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES
IN THE HEADLINES
Houston Rodeo reveals a new barrelman and clown for 2025, and he was 'handpicked' by Leon Coffee
John Harrison has been announced as the Houston Rodeo barrelman for 2025. He succeeds Leon Coffee, who retired earlier this year. Harrison’s first appearance will be March 4 inside NRG Stadium. In a statement, he called it “a dream come true.”
Joey Guerra // Houston Chronicle
October 17, 2024
Legendary barrelman Leon Coffee named 2025 Rodeo Houston Hall of Fame inductee
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced that famous barrelman Leon Coffee will be inducted into the 2025 RodeoHouston Hall of Fame.
Brittany Taylor | Michael Horton // KPRC 2
October 1, 2024
Houston Rodeo Chair Pat Mann Phillips shares what's in store — including some surprises — for 2025
The 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is just around the corner, running March 4-23 — but preparations for one of the largest, most popular events in all of Texas began months ago.
Sean McCrory // Houston Business Journal
November 1, 2024
Rodeo Houston Announces Increase in 2025 Purse to Over $2.5 Million
Although Rodeo Houston had already claimed the title of richest regular season rodeo, an announcement was made for substantial additions to the payout in 2025.
Teal Stoll // Fan Nation on Sports Illustrated
September 24, 2024
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo plays pivotal role in national rodeo sport
RodeoHouston brings 360 athletes to NRG Stadium annually to compete in eight different events and plays a pivotal role in the national rodeo season calendar.
Chandler France // Houston Chronicle
February 27, 2024
Community Day at Houston Rodeo offers discounts, free admission until noon
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will host Community Day on March 6. The special day will allow guests free admission into the event until noon.
Shakari Briggs // Houston Chronicle
March 1, 2024
Rodeo Houston makes event more accessible to people with special needs, sensory sensitivities and the deaf community
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has three new additions to make the event more accessible to everyone.
Haley Hernandez // KPRC
March 1, 2024
RodeoHouston helps make college dreams come true for hundreds of Texas students every year
The cost of a college education is out of reach for a lot of families, but the Rodeo offers scholarships to help ease the burden for hundreds of students each year.
Jennifer Reyna // KHOU
February 26, 2024
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Marisa Saenz
Manager, PR and Media Relations