2026 RODEOHOUSTON | MARCH 2 – 22

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MARCH 2 - 22, 2026

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Family Wednesdays

Join us on the first and third Wednesday of Rodeo for Family Wednesday! Enjoy free admission for seniors, 60 and over, and children, 12 and under, until noon on Feb. 28 and March 13 and discounted food and beverages.

Specials available:

  • The Junction | Available until 4 p.m.:
    • BOGO rides and games
    • McKinney Corn Dog 3 - Mini Corn Dog: $3
    • Sugar Shack - Mini Popcorn: $3
    • Squeezer 4 - Small Sour Apple Lemonade: $3
  • Select Commercial food vendors | Available until 4 p.m. :
BOOTH NAME VALUE ITEM PRICE
Palmer's Hot Chicken, Catfish and Shrimp Two Jumbo Tenders (Naked (no spice) Novice (makes your lips tingle) and Nashville (makes you sweat) + side + drink $12
Triple J’s Smokehouse Smoked Sausage on a stick 8.00 or Smoked Boudain $8
Fields of Corn Regular corn on the cob $5
Sills Funnel Cakes & More Foot Long Corn Dog $8
FRIED WHAT!? Deep Fried Regular Twinkie for $5.00 each. $5
The Finer Diner Get a free fountain drink or tea when you purchase a Shrimp Jalapeno Corndog. -
Texas Sized Pizza Mini Funnel Cake or 1/2 Slice Pizza $8
Santa Lucia Greek Grill Baklava Nut Roll $5
Santa Lucia Greek Grill Baklava Nut Roll $4
Mamacita's* QUESABIRRIA: Large corn tortilla stuffed with shredded Birria meat, melted mozzarella cheese, grilled, until it's nice crisp, severed with side Consome pico, Sliced jalapeños , Salas Verde* $10*
Minneapple Pie 32 oz Apple Lemonade $5 $5
MiaBellas Wood Fired Pizza Garlic Cheesy Sticks with Marinara $15

*Available all day

Community Day

The Rodeo will host Community Day, providing additional discounts for guests coming to NRG Park on the middle Wednesday of Rodeo. The celebration includes BOGO rides and games in the Junction and community activations.

All guests will enjoy free admission to the Park until noon.

Specials available:

  • The Junction | Available until 4 p.m.:
    • BOGO rides and games
    • McKinney Corn Dog 3 - Mini Corn Dog: $3
    • Sugar Shack - Mini Popcorn: $3
    • Squeezer 4 - Small Sour Apple Lemonade: $3
  • Select Commercial food vendors | Available all day:
BOOTH NAME VALUE ITEM PRICE
Greek Grill Baklava Greek Pastry $6
Sills Funnel Cakes and Food Foot Long Corndog and Drink $13
Texas Sized Pizza Half Giant Slice of Pizza $8
Texas Sized Pizza Half Giant Slice of Pizza $8
Texas Sized Pizza Half Giant Slice of Pizza $8
Texas Skillet Small Brisket Nacho $9
Stubby's One Sinny Center Cinnamon Roll $3
Pizza on a Stick 1/2 slice of pickle pizza and 1/2 slice of mexican street corn pizza $6
The Original Mineapple Pie 16 oz bottle of Apple Syrup $4

Rodeo Last Call

Shop Rodeo Last Call for closeout merchandise! Find everything from t-shirts, hats, koozies and souvenirs from previous years. The perfect place for shopping on a budget.

GROUNDS TICKETS INCLUDE:

THE JUNCTION

Check out these daily events in the Junction included in your grounds ticket:

  • Access to carnival rides and games (tickets sold separately)
  • Fun on the Farm
  • Petting Zoo (Food available for an extra cost)
  • Pig Racing presented by HeyDude
  • Mutton Bustin’ presented by H-E-B (Free to watch)
  • Family entertainment and live music at The Junction Stage
  • Born to Buck presented by Oxy

Learn more about these activities »

NRG ARENA

Check out these NRG Arena events included in your grounds ticket:

*Please check the Visitors Guide for exact dates and times for the following events:

  • Horse Show
  • Rabbit Show
  • Poultry Show
  • Llama and Alpaca Show
  • Auction and Livestock Auction and Sales
  • Food Challenge Contest presented by H-E-B
  • Ag Robotics
  • Costume Contests (Rabbits, Llama and Alpaca)
  • Llama and Alpaca Parade
  • Industrial Craft Competition Projects

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NRG CENTER

Check out these daily NRG Center events included in your grounds ticket:

  • Quilt Display
  • School Art Display
  • Horticulture Display- Photos and Arrangements
  • Ag Venture presented by Oxy
    • Breed Row
    • Mini Breed Row
    • Birthing Center
    • Milking Parlor
    • Poultry Exhibit
    • Parakeet Exhibit
    • Bee Exhibit
    • Rabbit Exhibit
    • Petting Zoo- Food costs extra
    • Doorways to Agriculture: Table games, touch screens, upgraded this year
    • Soil Exhibit- plant sunflower seeds to take home
  • Pictures with Miss Moo
  • Public tours

*Please check the Visitors Guide for exact dates and times for the following events:

  • Access to shopping & dining
  • The Junction
  • Open Cattle Shows
  • Breeding Sheep and Goat Shows
  • Breeding GILT (pig) Show
  • Breeding Heifer Show
  • Market Steer Show
  • Market Lamb and Goat Show
  • Market Barrow ShowSheep Dog Trials
  • Tractor Tech Competition
  • Ag Mechanics Competition
  • Dairy Cattle Show
  • Celebrity Goat Milking
  • Ranching and Wildlife Expo
  • Livestock Auctions and Sales

 

Learn more about these activities here »

What Tickets should I get?

Carnival**
presented by First Community
Shopping**
Opens March 4
Livestock shows**
Opens March 4
Horse Shows
RODEOHOUSTON and Concerts
GROUNDS SEASON PASSES

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* WCBBQ Ticket does not include private tent Access
** CARNIVAL ADMISSION DOES NOT INCLUDE RIDES & GAMES TICKETS

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Wildlife Videos

Attwater’s Prairie Chicken Texas Wildlife Video
Hoppin' to Houston with the Texas Kangaroo Rat
Wildlife Management Minute: Prescribed Burning
Monarch Butterfly
The Houston Toad
Ocelots and their Habitat
Edge Feathering
Hogs: The Threat They Pose to Texas Wildlife
Management Minute: Using Cows for Wildlife Management
Wildlife Workshop: Riparian Zones
Whitetail Conservation Efforts in West Texas
Houston Toads: A Native Texan at Risk

Wildlife Videos

Attwater’s Prairie Chicken Texas Wildlife Video
Hoppin' to Houston with the Texas Kangaroo Rat
Wildlife Management Minute: Prescribed Burning
Monarch Butterfly
The Houston Toad
Ocelots and their Habitat
Edge Feathering
Hogs: The Threat They Pose to Texas Wildlife
Management Minute: Using Cows for Wildlife Management
Wildlife Workshop: Riparian Zones
Whitetail Conservation Efforts in West Texas
Houston Toads: A Native Texan at Risk