The show features championship rodeo action, livestock competitions, concerts, a carnival, pig racing, barbecue and the Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition, shopping, sales and livestock auctions. Traditional trail rides, which start in different areas of Texas and end in Houston, precede the Rodeo events.

One of the most authentic ways to experience Texas is to attend the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Each year, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo draws more than 2 million fans to experience rodeo action, major musical acts, and an enormous carnival midway. In 2024, the event will be held from February 27 to March 17 at NRG Park. Before the official inauguration, there are various events to enjoy the rodeo season, including free Go Texan Day (Feb.23) at Hermann Square, World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest (Feb. 22-24) at NRG Park, colorful and unique Downtown Rodeo Parade (Feb.24), and Rodeo Run (Feb. 24), among others.

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.

With a total payout of $2,178,000, each champion is awarded $50,000, plus previous round winnings, a custom-made saddle and belt buckle, and an invitation to compete at RODEOHOUSTON the following year.

RODEOHOUSTON is an official PRCA NFR money event, with earnings from RODEOHOUSTON counting toward qualification for the NFR and the PRCA World Standings.