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World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest | FEB. 26-28

Presented by Cotton Holdings

Thursday, Feb. 26 | 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 27 | 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28 | 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | March 2-22

Gates Open:
Monday, March 2 | 2 p.m. – Midnight
March 3 – March 22 | 8 a.m. – Midnight

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Music & Concerts

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Parking & Transportation

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Maps & Directions

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Guest Experience

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Pre-Rodeo Events

World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest February 26-28, 2026

Trail Rides Memorial Park February 27, 2026

Rodeo Run presented by Conoco Phillips Location: Downtown Houston February 28, 2026

Rodeo Uncorked Wine Show February 22, 2026

Activites

Live Music

Livestock and Horse Shows

Tickets

AGVENTURE

Visit AGVENTURE, presented by Oxy, located in Hall A of NRG Center, to learn all about agriculture. It’s a great place for children and adults alike.

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CARNIVAL

Fly high and see 360 degree views of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on the La Grande XL. Just steps away, all the best foods, including turkey legs, corn dogs, funnel cakes and cotton candy, are within easy reach at the carnival.

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CHAMPION WINE GARDEN

The Champion Wine Garden, presented by Frost, is an oasis that offers a cheerful atmosphere, top-notch entertainment and a chance to savor more than 75 award-winning wines.

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CORRAL CLUBS

Looking for a place to meet up with your Rodeo buddies? Corral Club offers locations throughout the Rodeo grounds where you can enjoy a drink throughout the Show or keep the party going. Become a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Annual or Lifetime member today and enjoy several private venue areas throughout the Rodeo grounds.

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DRONE SHOW

Immerse yourself in the RODEOHOUSTON® magic with a stunning drone light show and fireworks extravaganza!

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GOLD BUCKLE FOODIE TRAIL

Gold Buckle Foodie Awards are awarded to the very best dishes across the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, showcasing the very best in fair food innovation and tradition. Embark on the ultimate Rodeo Foodie adventure by following the Gold Buckle Foodie trail on our interactive map! Visit each finalist’s booth, where you can taste their delicious creations and determine your top picks.

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SHOPPING & DINING

Shop and eat your way through the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™! With more than 300 vendors, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Let your impulses go with the countless retail vendors or be courageous to taste the variety of delicious foods available.

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THE JUNCTION

The Junction is a kid-focused area that tests visitors’ sense of adventure with rides, games and fun exhibits.

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The Star Stage

Each night, once the Rodeo dust settles, a superstar takes the stage to entertain the crowds. The star entertainers begin performing after the last rodeo event is completed each evening and the stage is set. Actual start times for the concert can vary day to day due to the different number of rodeo competitors and other production elements.

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Champion Wine Garden

Presented by Frost

The Champion Wine Garden presented by Frost is an oasis that offers a cheerful atmosphere, daily top-notch entertainment from rising Texas stars and a chance to savor more than 75 award-winning wines.

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The Hideout

Dance the night away at the Rodeo’s very own honky tonk, The Hideout! Equipped with a spacious dance floor, bars and some of the best up-and-coming musicians, The Hideout is open for those 21 years of age and older, for just the cost of admission to NRG Park.

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Corral Clubs

Looking for a place to meet up with your Rodeo buddies? Corral Club offers locations throughout the Rodeo grounds where you can enjoy a drink throughout the Show or keep the party going.

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Other Live Music

Check out more daily live music at our other stages like The Miller Lite Ice House, Topo Chico Hard Seltzer's Oasis, and Coca-Cola Ice House.

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Livestock Show

Established as the Houston Fat Stock Show in 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ has grown to more than 30,000 entries. The Houston Livestock Show is organized by three categories of competitions: Junior Show, Open Show and Youth Show.

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Horse Show

Learn more about competing in the many different horse show competitions at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. Contestants of all ages may participate in the hundreds of events during Show. Nonstop action and top riders make Houston’s horse show the best experience.

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Special Days

Each year, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ welcomes millions of visitors from all different backgrounds to NRG Park. To celebrate the diversity of the Houston community, and the Lone Star State, Special Days are offered during the Rodeo. While the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is deeply rooted in Texas, its reach ignores borders and transcends oceans to bring the excitement of the Rodeo to livestock producers worldwide. Learn more about International Days here.

Armed Forces Appreciation Day

BLACK HERITAGE DAY

FIRST RESPONDERS DAY

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY

Go Tejano Day

2026 Live Music

CHAMPION WINE GARDEN

The Champion Wine Garden presented by Frost Bank is an oasis that offers a cheerful atmosphere, top-notch entertainment from rising Texas stars and a chance to savor more than 75 award-winning wines.

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The Junction Stage

Get ready to rock at the Junction Stage! The stage features family entertainment and live music performances from rising stars. This stage is open to the public.

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The Hideout

Dance the night away at the Rodeo’s very own honky tonk, The Hideout! Equipped with a spacious dance floor, bars and some of the best up-and-coming musicians, The Hideout is open for those 21 years of age and older, for just the cost of admission to NRG Park. The Hideout is located in a white tent on the west side of NRG Arena. This venue is open to the public.

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RODEOHOUSTON

The RODEOHOUSTON Super Series is a 20-day tournament-style competition that crowns an event champion in bareback riding, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, and women’s barrel racing and breakaway roping.

DAY SHEETS

Download the RODEOHOUSTON daysheet for the most recent competition information.

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Rodeo Events

The RODEOHOUSTON Super Series is a 20-day tournament-style competition that crowns an event champion in eight events.

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Athletes

Meet the RODEOHOUSTON athletes! The sport of rodeo is just as much about livestock as it is cowboys and cowgirls — each are athletes in their own right.

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