Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo releases 2024 RODEOHOUSTON entertainer lineup genre calendar. WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 at 10 a.m. WHERE: rodeohouston.com and Rodeo social media channels – Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is ecstatic to unveil the highly anticipated 2024 genre calendar, promising a thrilling range of musical genres. Our dedicated team has worked hard to curate a lineup that embodies diversity and showcases a variety of musical talents. But wait, there’s more! In conjunction […]
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Rodeohouston® Announces Inaugural Hall Of Fame Honorees
The Houston Livestock Show and RodeoTM announced today the RODEOHOUSTON Hall of Fame and the inaugural class of 2024. A total of three individuals will be inducted during the RODEOHOUSTON finals on Sunday, March 17, 2024. The 2024 inductees are Mike Cervi, Charmayne James and Bob Tallman. “We are thrilled to announce the RODEOHOUSTON Hall of Fame and excited to recognize individuals who have made an impact on our Rodeo in particular,” said Chris Boleman, president […]
Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo To Host Archery Competition For Texas 4-H & FFA
More than 250 students will compete next weekend WHAT: Archery Competition for Texas 4-H & FFA WHEN: October 28-29, 2023 WHERE: NRG Center 3 NRG Park Houston, TX 77054 The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will host their annual archery competition for Texas 4-H and FFA members next weekend. Traditionally held the week before Show, this is the first year the competition has moved to the fall, allowing for more students to participate. More than 250 […]
Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo™ Named Fair/Expo Of The Year At 2023 Ieba Conference
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was named 2023 Fair/Expo of the Year at the 52nd Annual IEBA (International Entertainment Buyers Association) Conference held in Nashville, TN. In the category of “Fair/Expo of the Year,” the Rodeo competed against some of America’s largest events including: California Mid-State Fair, Cheyenne Frontier Days, Iowa State Fair, OC Fair, Ohio State Fair, and the Washington State Fair. Last year, the Minnesota State Fair in St Paul, MN won Fair/Expo of the Year. “Being […]
Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo™ Awards Houston-Area Technical Schools With $300,000 In Vocational Scholarships
Today, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials awarded several Houston-area community colleges and technical institutions with $300,000 in Vocational Scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. Each program that receives educational funding through the Rodeo’s Vocational Scholarship Program will manage the selection and distribution of its scholarship funds. The seven Houston-area colleges that received funding include Houston Community College, Lamar Institute of Technology, Lee College, Lone Star College, San Jacinto College, Texas State Technical College and Wharton County Junior College. “There […]
Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo™ Named Fair/Rodeo Of The Year At The 16th Academy Of Country Music Honors
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was recognized as 2022 ACM Fair/Rodeo of the Year at the 16th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors, held at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville Aug. 23. This is the second time the Rodeo has received the honor. “The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is thrilled to receive this award for the second time, cementing our status as one of the most prestigious Rodeos in the world,” said Chris Boleman, president, […]
Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo™ Awards 70 Texas FFA Members With $1.4 Million In Scholarships
Seventy Texas FFA members representing 55 FFA chapters from across Texas were presented with $1.4 million in scholarships from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during the 95th Annual Texas FFA State Convention in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, July 13. Scholarship recipients were selected by Texas FFA officials based on the students’ involvement with the program, academic and FFA achievements and financial need, as well as the FFA member’s performance in an interview process. Each scholarship recipient will […]
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Wins Best Fair/Rodeo Award from the Academy of Country Music
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has won the Best Fair/Rodeo Award from the Academy of Country Music, for the second time! ACM announced the winners of their industry awards earlier this week and will honor recipients during the 16th Academy of Country Music Honors on August 23. Our team will attend the celebration to receive the award in person. We will send out more details, and a release, when we accept the award in Nashville, but wanted […]
Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo™ Awards Texas High School Students Nearly $10 Million In Scholarships
Today, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced the 494 students who received a scholarship from the organization’s educational program. These scholarships are part of the Rodeo’s $14.2 million in scholarships and total annual commitment of more than $22.5 million in educational funding and are awarded to students across the state of Texas. “As a result of the tremendous support received from our volunteers, staff, donors, auction buyers and our generous community, the Houston Livestock Show […]
Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo Announces New Leadership For 2024 Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo board of directors met Wednesday, May 24, to elect new leadership for the 2024 Rodeo, set for Feb. 27—March 17. Chairman of the Board Pat Mann Phillips was elected as the chairman of the board for 2024, marking a milestone as the first woman elected to the position in show history. She first joined the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2001, and has volunteered with the Corral Club […]