More than 250 barbecue teams competed at the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings, Feb. 23 –25, 2023. On Saturday night, one team was named Grand Champion Overall — Jasper County GoTexan. Over the course of three days, teams from across Texas and the world competed for championship titles in the following categories: Brisket, Ribs, Chicken, Go Texan, Dutch Oven Dessert and the Open Contest. For the […]
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Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo™ 2023 World’S Championship Bar-B-Que Contest Winners Announced
More than 250 barbecue teams competed at the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings, Feb. 23 – 25, 2023. On Saturday night, one team was named Grand Champion Overall — Jasper County Go Texan. Over the course of three days, teams from across Texas and the world competed for championship titles in the following categories: Brisket, Ribs, Chicken, Go Texan, Dutch Oven Dessert and the Open Contest. […]
Breakthrough teen artist wins state competition again
Katy, Texas, is home to painting state champion and national winner teen artist, Hajra Rahim We are thrilled to announce that 16-year-old junior in high school, Hajra Rahim, has not only won several prestigious art competitions, but she has also made the small town of Katy, Texas proud. Recently, Hajra won 7th place at the national level for the Beta State painting competition, an impressive feat for any artist, let alone one so young. Hajra’s […]
Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo™ Combines Award-Winning Wines With Gourmet Dishes At The Rodeo Uncorked!® Roundup & Best Bites Competition
Today, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo hosted a destination for local food and wine enthusiasts during the Rodeo Uncorked! Roundup & Best Bites Competition. The annual competition paired signature dishes from Houston-area culinary institutions with nearly 500 award-winning wines from the 2023 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition, including the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion. More than 110 of the area’s top restaurants competed in this year’s event. 2023 BEST BITES WINNERS: Outstanding Showmanship Award 1st Place: […]
2023 Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo™ Kicks Off With Pre-Rodeo Festivities
Festivities include World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, Rodeo Roundup & Go Texan Day, Trail Rides, Rodeo Run and the Downtown Rodeo Parade Today, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced its plans for key events held during its weeklong celebration leading up to the 2023 Rodeo, scheduled for Feb. 28 – March 19. 2023 SCHEDULE OF PRE-RODEO EVENTS: World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings: Feb. 23 – 25 More than 250 barbecue teams will […]
Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo™ Announces First Community As New Official Carnival Sponsor
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is pleased to announce the new Official Carnival Sponsor, First Community. The Carnival, presented by First Community will take place from Feb. 28 – March 19 on the NRG Park grounds. “We are excited for the relationship that is being built between both First Community and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo,” said Rodeo President and CEO Chris Boleman. “The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is very passionate about supporting our community, so […]
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Announces More Than $22.5 Million Educational Commitment for 2023
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials approved an educational commitment of $22,560,562 to support Texas youth and statewide educational programs in 2023. A majority of the funds will be administered through more than 800 scholarships valued at $14,286,000. “Our 2023 educational commitment continues to grow, and we are excited to announce that our total educational commitment since 1932 now exceeds $575 million,” said Chris Boleman, Rodeo President and CEO. “The commitment we have to supporting […]
RODEOHOUSTON® Tickets For Lauren Daigle, The Chainsmokers And Cody Jinks On Sale Thursday, Dec. 8
WHAT: RODEOHOUSTON Ticket On Sale WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. (Online Waiting Room opens at 9:30 a.m.) WHERE: Through AXS Ticketing, via rodeohouston.com Last week, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced three star entertainers who are scheduled to perform at the 2023 Rodeo, Lauren Daigle (March 2), The Chainsmokers (March 10) and Cody Jinks (March 13). INDIVIDUAL RODEO TICKETS Ticket prices start at $25, plus a $4 per ticket convenience fee. NRG Stadium Map Upper Level: […]
Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo™ Awards Texas University Graduate Programs With More Than $460,000 In Graduate Assistantships
Today, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced that 29 graduate-level college students will receive a total of $464,590 in educational funding through the Rodeo’s Graduate Assistantship Program. These funds will support 26 students pursuing master’s degrees and three doctoral students for the 2022-2023 academic year. “Supporting agricultural research at Texas universities that offer some of the state’s best agricultural research programs has been a staple of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s educational support since the 1970s,” said […]