Carnival Rides, Games & Food

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2023 HALF-PRICE CARNIVAL PACK SALES HAVE ENDED

Carnival tickets can be purchased for $.50 on the RODEOHOUSTON app, or onsite at a kiosk or carnival ticket booth

For questions, please email carnival@rodeohouston.com.


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Carnival & Grounds passes

NRG Park Admission
$20 | $10

Buy Tickets

  • Feb. 28 – March 19, 2023
  • Adult (13 & over: $20 | Child (3 - 12: $10) | age 2 and under are free
  • Access to all public activities at NRG Park, NRG Center & NRG Arena
  • Access to Horse Show & events in NRG Arena
  • Admission to Carnival (NOT valid for rides or games)
  • NOT INCLUDED: Rodeo & concert in NRG Stadium

Grounds Season Pass
$50

Buy Tickets
  • Daily admission to World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest
    Feb. 23 – 25, 2023
  • Access to all public activities at NRG Park, NRG Center & NRG Arena
    Feb. 28 – March 19, 2023
  • Access to all public activities at NRG Park, NRG Center & NRG Arena
  • Admission to Carnival (NOT valid for rides or games)
  • NOT INCLUDED: Rodeo & concert in NRG Stadium, Rodeo Uncorked! events

Carnival Packs and Grounds Season Passes are valid during the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest Feb. 23 – 25 & during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Feb. 28 – March 19, 2023.

ADMISSION

Carnival admission is included with the purchase of an NRG Park Admission ticket or a Rodeo/Concert Ticket. NRG Park Admission ticket sales end at 9:00 p.m. each day. In addition to the carnival, NRG Park Admission tickets allow visitors access to NRG Arena and NRG Center. A Rodeo/Concert ticket allows access to the same areas as a Grounds Pass, plus NRG Stadium for the rodeo and concert performance.

Fast Pass

Purchase a FastPass and use the FastPass lanes to avoid long lines! A limited quantity is sold each day.

  • Price: $25
  • Available at any onsite RCS ticket box office.
  • Only valid day of purchase.
  • Can be used for any ride (including The Junction).
  • Rider must present FastPass and be wearing the FastPass wristband.

Carnival Tickets

Carnival Tickets are valid for both rides and games and can be purchased at the carnival for 50 cents each. Most rides require four to 20 tickets. Rides and games require multiple tickets. We do not sell wristbands at the Carnival.

Refunds

  • All sales are FINAL. No refunds, no rain check, no cash value. Carnival hours are subject to weather conditions. All purchased items are only valid for the current year.

Resale Policy

Half-Price Carnival Packs and Carnival Food Cards may not be resold for an amount greater than the stated face value.