The rodeo is a great way to spend the day. It's family fun packed with rides, food, music, shopping…read moreand much more. Spread out over multiple venues. You will get your steps in. There are shuttles and golf carts to and from venues as well as the parking lot.

This was me and my bestie's first year attending the Houston Rodeo, and we were not completely sure…read moreof what to expect, other than what we had seen on TikTok. I have been to rodeos prior in Fort Worth, but definitely on a much smaller scale. Overall, we had a great experience and I would recommend the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, albeit with some pre-planning as it was a bit difficult to navigate. When we initially arrived via Uber, we were dropped off at the rideshare drop off/pick up area, and it was a little walk to the stadium, where we were able to pretty quickly and seamlessly go through security and make our way into the grounds. Once inside, we did have some trouble navigating where/what we were going to since we are new to the event, but we were able to find our way to the livestock show after some trial and error. Once in the stadium, we immediately decided to grab some drinks before we found our seats. Unfortunately our experience was not the best, and when we ordered drinks we felt disregarded and the staff member helping us was rude and short with us. After we received our drinks, we were making our way to our seats and the $14 Mr Pibbs were completely flat, but we were anxious to go back after our experience with the staff. However, the staff who directed us to our seats were amazing! Not only were they super helpful, but after the concert they took photos for me and my best friend which was so kind and I will cherish forever, since we live states away from each other and rarely get photos together. The livestock show and rodeo was so fun and interactive, and we had the best time watching all of the events and hearing the commentary. The concert was also awesome, and the setup was perfect for all angles to enjoy seeing the act. We saw the Red Clay Strays and it was such an amazing experience. Afterwards, we made our way to the carnival just for some after concert snacks and to see the ambiance, and it was great! We grabbed some esquites and there was plentiful seating to people watch and enjoy the carnival energy. Afterwards however, we weren't able to order our Uber to the same drop off zone for some reason, so we were hesitant but had to order to a sushi restaurant a short walk nearby. It was definitely scary walking as two girls over there, and we did our best to stick around other rodeo-goers, but the shady taxi drivers and men carrying phones flashing their driver options were very insistent and invasive of us, heckling us with constant questions after we politely declined. One driver even circled us blasting music, and it was nerve-wracking since we aren't from Houston and are young women. I would hope that in the future these "drivers" can be deterred from the area or the rideshare zone can be better advertised or organized to prevent instances like these. Otherwise, we did make it out safely and in the future will be better prepared to get in and out of the rodeo!

I really like that they have different themes for every night. This past year was by far the best…read moreyear I've ever seen at the Pasadena Rodeo! I think the carnival could use some extra support but I don't go to the rodeo to ride rides anyway, it's still a fun family activity! I think my favorite part about 2025 was the bronc riding, so much talent and great atmosphere all around! The prices are a bit high on some things but it goes back into the rodeo for them to do it again so I don't mind the price. I did see someone mention that all they have is American bullfighting and that's not true, the only night that had American bullfighting was the last night, all other nights were regular rodeo and bullfighting! I will be coming back this year, excited to see what kind of entertainment and athletes will be out there!

Sept 30, 2023 Never…read morehave I been on the last day; i don't like it. There was no bull riding, barrell racing, bucking horses...all it was sheep scramble, and dodging a bull on foot, aka "American freestyle bullfights" BIG YAWN Wine by the glass (5 oz) was $12, water $5. Had an elephant ear, which was a light pastry that was huge with cinnamon, sugar, and chocolate drizzle -yum! Flatland Calvary was the entertainment; they were good. Saw some friends from Houston; left before band was over

April 2023 I love…read morethis rodeo, I've been several times now and it's awesome. The rodeo itself is up and coming cowboys who do all that kind of stuff, as well as, musicians. And, every year that I've gone, I go to the wine tent; they sell Texas wines! Support local rodeos

Great family fun. In comparison to Brazoria county fair I will say Galveston County definitely has…read moremore kiddie rides for the smaller kiddos and also has way more food vendors with a variety of different options. we will be back next year.

This is a GREAT 5K or 10K to do every year. It is quite literally fun for the whole family. The…read moresponsors are fantastic and the money it raises goes to great causes. Plus...YOU are officially kicking off the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!!!!! The crowds usually are great spirits and cheer you on as you pound some pavement!! This run is VERY well organized, but I still have the same niggle I have with most runs...and the announcers even said it but people just ignore it. WALKERS!!!!! Do not join the 10K if you are not going to run. WALKERS!!! Do not get at the front of the 5K line to walk and slow down people that want to run. Other than that...GREAT Race!!!!!

Great run. Great fun. Well organized. The medal is also a nice belt buckle. Great idea! For 2019…read morethey moved the after party off of Tinsley and onto the street. A little crowded, but still good. 7 Eleven brought a Slurpee truck! Bluebell brought ice cream. Can't wait for next year.

View at March 29, 2025, very well organized, we parked and rode the free shuttle bus, which was…read morevery convenient. It was very crowded and lots to see. Great beer on tap! They had live bands, which were a lot of fun to watch people dance, and the bands were great! Definitely worth going to. Lots of vendors. Everything you can imagine. The fresh squeezed lemonade was good, it was worth getting the refillable glass. I would go back. We stayed all day and night. Great family event.

Same thing every year but still fun. Best kept secret is buy your beer at the Market street Grill…read more Much cheaper. And don't provide any constructive feedback on the festivals Facebook page or you will be blocked. The moron that runs this festival only wants positive feedback. Not open to suggestions at all

The World Championship BBQ Cook-Off at the Houston Rodeo is always a blast. It's one of the best…read morepeople‑watching events. The vibes are fun from the moment you walk in. There is music everywhere, and everyone in a great mood. You do need wristbands to get into the individual booths. Once you're in, though, each tent has its own personality, and that's part of the charm. The food is, of course, the main attraction, and the smells alone are worth the trip. Depending on which booth you get into, the quality can vary, but the whole experience is more about the atmosphere. The last day of the cook off is the final chance to buy any discounted carnival tickets. It's a fun, high‑energy kickoff to rodeo season. You can even go to the rodeo carnival afterwards.

Went to the cook-off on Saturday and had a great time overall. Parking was super easy. We parked in…read morea separate lot and took the bus in, which cost $25 and was very smooth and organized. We arrived around 2:30, and the carnival area was pretty quiet at that time, which was actually nice. Our tent already had some food out, and drinks were flowing by around 5:00 once more of the crowd started arriving. As the evening went on, the area really picked up and more food came out, entertainment started, and the energy definitely shifted. There were a lot of different food options, and we felt safe the entire time, which is always important at big events like this. We stayed for about six hours, which felt a little long. Honestly, the nighttime atmosphere is where it's at! Next time we'd probably go a bit later to catch more of that peak energy. Overall, a really fun experience. Can't wait to go again next year!

On this past Saturday, My friend celebrated…read morethe second part of her 50th Birthday Sparking-chic at Whiskey River West location. We arrived in a nice luxury party bus. When we got off the party bus they offered us a one complimentary drink ,and one free bull ride card. So of course, everyone was excited to get on the dance floor. Also, they had two DJ's one inside and also on the back patio outside too. We definitely had an amazing time. I can't wait to try out the other locations too!

As a regular, I have to say I am genuinely disappointed with the new patio DJ. DJ Kaos's rude and…read moredisrespectful attitude when I asked if he could play a popular country line dance--one many of us in the dance community were looking forward to --really dampened the experience. It truly justifies why many of the line dancers are moving and spreading to other Houston country bars!

Great community event. Kudos to the organizers for the hard work well done!…read more You can't please everyone for a large gathering like this. Although, my only concerns were the signage in the parking lot and the uneven grassy festival ground. I was walking carefully without injuring my ankles. I got in free because it was just opened on the first day. I figured that I should spend money by buying something. The soda truck caught my attention. I love the ladies' friendly smiles. Splash dogs was kind of fun to watch. Especially, seeing kids got wet from the splashes. This was my first time visiting Pearland. I love this Shadow Creek Ranch area. After the festival, I headed to Town Center on Broadway (I think I helped the V&CB to achieve its goal).

* First off, shout out to YELP for hooking my wife and I up with complimentary tix! I don't…read moreunderstand why people are surprised or complaining about paying admission. This isn't a charity event. The rodeo charges admission, as does the Texas State Fare. You can grab crawfish and eat outside anywhere, so don't bother coming here if you are going to moan about paying admissions or over $5 (really, what are you still on an allowance from your mommy?).* On to my review... Great family event, especially if it's within walking distance from your house like it is mine. I'm not a crawfish fan, I don't like them on a plane, I don't like them in a train, but the festival has much more to offer beyond mud bugs. I didn't ride the carnival rides, but there where plenty to choose from and people appeared to be having a great time. There are two stages set up with live music blasting, pretty cool. Miller lite is the official sponsor. The vendors all appeared to be selling the same typical Fair fare (get it, no?). Of course I went to the tent/ vendor with all brothas (African-Americans) on the pit. Man am I glad I did! Sausage on a stick and turkey leg was banging, SON! Smokey and Juicy just like I like it! Oh yeah, it's always fun to get a glimpse of Carneys. Such an unfortunate breed of people. I've always theorized that all Carneys originate from the hills of West Virginia (sorry, not sorry ). Anyhow, it's not Disney World or anything like that, but I wasn't expecting for it to be, so that's okay. Just a great community event that brings people together for the weekend.

There are many ways to engage with pre-Rodeo events…read more.. :: Attend one of the three days of the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest (you need private passes) :: Attend Rodeo Uncorked! Roundup & Best Bites competition (gotta buy a ticket - and they sell out fast) :: Attend the Rodeo Uncorked wine auction and dinner (tables start at $6,000) :: Dress up on Go Texan Day or take part in the City Hall roundup festivities (Free!) The most family-friendly and affordable/free pre-Rodeo event you can take part in is the Rodeo Parade. Arrive early to cheer on Rodeo Run spectators, then stick around for the actual parade which showcases the trail riders and all of the committees and groups within the organization. Hundreds and hundreds of horses - even dancing horses - floats, dancing drill teams and bandmates. The parade lasted a few hours, was kid/dog friendly and FREE. I was surprised to not see that many people out this year. I mean, it was no Astros World Series celebration, but there certainly was a show to see. Hope more locals check it out next year.

BULLSHIT. ignored pregnant woman literally having contractions and unable to walk. took care of of…read moredrunk intoxicated man removing clothes and refused woman with child a ride to the front gate. DISGUSTING USE OF MONEY. DISAPPOINTED in the treatment from the police aid here.

Noise from 1PM to 1:30AM, obey the fucking noise ordinace dude. It starts at 11pm, The other 4…read moresubdivisions do not care if its against your lively hood, you don't need your dance hall at 110Db for 12 fucking hours. Stop reinforcing stereotypes.

We had a good time and I will definitely be back again! It's like going to your family reunion's…read moreand being welcomed with open arms!!