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THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO™ PROMOTES AGRICULTURE BY HOSTING AN ANNUAL, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE THAT EDUCATES AND ENTERTAINS THE PUBLIC, SUPPORTS TEXAS YOUTH, SHOWCASES WESTERN HERITAGE AND PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
FACT SHEETS, BIOS, PHOTOS & VIDEOS
ABOUT THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO
Since its beginning in 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has committed more than $575 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 2023 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 2023 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 IS THE NATION'S BEST, ACCORDING TO THE ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been named fair/rodeo of the year by the Academy of Country Music Honors.
Joey Guerra // Houston Chronicle
June 28, 2023
CY-FAIR HS GRADUATE WHOSE PARENTS WERE CONVICTED OF MURDER RECEIVES RODEOHOUSTON SCHOLARSHIP
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has awarded nearly $10 million in scholarships to almost 500 students across the state.
Chloe Alexander, Zack Tawatari // KHOU
June 25, 2023
DR. CHRIS BOLEMAN: A LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND EXCELLENCE, LEADING THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO
Dr. Boleman joined the Rodeo in 2017 as the executive director of the Agricultural Competitions and Exhibits Divsion.
Jed Morley // ValiantCEO
April 26, 2023
FULL INTERVIEW: MEET HLSR'S FIRST FEMALE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Knowing just how many Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo volunteers are women, Pat Mann Phillips is certain she won’t be the last woman to be chairman of the board.
Brandi Smith // KHOU
May 30, 2023
CONTACTS
DANIELLE GROSSMAN
Director, Communications
SHELBY PIPKEN
Senior Manager, Communications