Rodeo In Houston

Some of the things to do that people from all over the world come to the rodeo in Houston to enjoy are the livestock judging competitions, bronco and bull riding cowboys and the Houston rodeo concert. The rodeo is about more than just looking at the young bronco buster trying to stick like glue to horses who seem determined to send them hurling into the dirt. It's a potpourri of competitions going on all around the stadium, including a tasty barbecue cookoff and a huge carnival with all kinds of hair raising rides.

Livestock Competitions

People begin arriving at the center early in the day just to see the livestock competitions. It's best to arrive there a least one or two hours before the rodeo begins. That will give you some time to walk around Reliant center and view the steers, sheep and other Texas farm animals in their pens and cages being groomed and feed while their young owners nervously await a chance to parade their livestock show entrants before a panel of judges. You may be able to ask some of the young farmers a few questions about raising their animals.

Go Tejano Day At The Rodeo

When Tejano Day kicks off, there will be tons of entertainment all around the grounds of the stadium. To showcase their cultural heritage the list below shows just a sampling of the Tejano events scheduled for the rodeo.

Mariachi Contest
The Hometown Boys
Tejano Battle of the Bands

Everyone enjoys the Fiesta Charra. It's a vibrant and colorful event punctuated by traditional Mexican folk dance, fabulous music and lots of beautiful horses and riders in the Reliant Center's Main Arena.
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Black Heritage Day At The Houston Rodeo

Each year the excitement and fun at the stadium and during the show focuses on the contributions, achievements and heritage of African American heroes in the local community, education and the black cowboys who were pioneers in this city and the state of Texas.
The major highlight of Black Heritage Day At The Houston Rodeo is the thousands of dollars in scholarships the Black Heritage Committee presents to deserving high school seniors.The Houston Rodeo concert features the top stars from R&B, Hip Hop and Jazz. Some of the past entertainers have been:

Beyonce
Maze
Gladys Knight

Other popular African American that are scheduled to perform during this years rodeo are:
Tuesday, March 9: Darius Rucker
Thursday, March 18: Black Eyed Peas

Here is the complete schedule of Houston Rodeo concert performers in 2010:

Tuesday, March 2: Alan Jackson

Wednesday, March 3: Dierks Bentley

Thursday, March 4: Kenny Chesney

Friday, March 5: Black Heritage, Mary J. Blige

Saturday, March 6: Jason Aldean

Sunday, March 7: Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato

Monday, March 8: Tim McGraw

Tuesday, March 9: Darius Rucker

Wednesday, March 10: Rascal Flatts

Thursday, March 11: Brad Paisley

Friday, March 12: Toby Keith

Saturday, March 13: Blake Shelton

Sunday, March 14: Go Tejano Day

Monday, March 15: Lady Antebellum

Tuesday, March 16: Keith Urban

Wednesday, March 17: Gary Allan

Thursday, March 18: Black Eyed Peas

Friday, March 19: Eli Young Band

Saturday, March 20: Brooks & Dunn - The Last Rodeo Tour

Sunday, March 21: Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber

This year Mary J Blige takes center stage on Black Heritage Day March 5th. The 9 time Grammy winner is one of the 23 artist performing at Reliant Stadium during this years Houston Rodeo concert.

Don't wait until the last minute to buy your tickets. They are on sale at a variety of locations around the around the city.