Howdy Partner! Itchin' for a Rootin' Tootin' Good Time? Look No Further Than the Houston Rodeo!
Yeehaw! Hold your horses (or should we say "hold your bucking broncos") because rodeo season is a distant memory... for now. But fret not, fellow cowboys and cowgirls (or city slickers who appreciate a good twang), because knowledge is power, and this little guide will have you prepped for the next Houston rodeo like a pro.
So, When Does the Houston Rodeo Saddle Up?
Mark your calendars, partners! The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, better known as RODEOHOUSTON (because everything's bigger in Texas, including the names), typically moseys on into town in late February and runs through mid-March. We're talkin' eighteen days of thrilling rodeo action, chart-topping concerts (think Stetsons and neon!), a carnival midway that'll make your inner child squeal with delight, and enough delicious barbecue to leave you in a happy meat coma.
But Wait! There's More!
The rodeo isn't the only game in town, pilgrim! The festivities kick off a few days before the official opening with a bunch of rootin' tootin' pre-rodeo fun, including:
- Go Texan Day: Dust off your fanciest cowboy boots and ten-gallon hat and celebrate all things Texas!
- World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest: Get ready for a meat-lovers paradise with finger-lickin' good barbecue from pitmasters across the globe.
- Downtown Rodeo Parade: Saddle up for a colorful spectacle with floats, horses, and enough marching bands to make your heart swell with Texan pride.
So, How About Those 2024 Rodeo Dates?
Alright, alright, enough with the suspense! Since it's already May, you just missed the 2024 rodeo (sorry, partner, maybe you can snag a discount on a Stetson during the off-season?). But fear not! The good folks at RODEOHOUSTON are sticklers for tradition, so you can bet your boots the next rodeo will fall around the same time next year.
Pro Tip: Mark your calendars for late February/mid-March 2025 and get ready to experience a slice of Texas hospitality that'll leave you saying "Yeehaw!" for weeks to come.
In the meantime, dust off your two-step and practice your best "howdy, ma'am," because the Houston rodeo will be back before you know it!
