Grab the family for a “busting bronc” good time at these Texas rodeos.
Texas is widely known as the “Lone Star State.” But what about Texas Rodeos? Texas has a thriving rodeo culture, and more than $150 million is generated yearly by those who attend. As a result, thousands of visitors witness Texas’s most fantastic spectator sport of bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, clowns, and more. These 12+ Texas rodeos are an action-packed time of year when it’s rodeo season!
The entire family will enjoy these American-style professional rodeos, from small-town rodeos to big-city rodeo competitions. Catch one of these Texas rodeos with the fam.
My favorite part, and I think it’s a crowd favorite, is when the rodeo clowns take to the stage and entertain the crowd. It’s funny and a traditional part of a rodeo in Texas.
But First – Here are a few Facts About Our Texas Rodeos
- The first rodeos were held in Pecos, Texas, and Prescott, Arizona, in the 1880s. These events were the first to offer prizes and charge admission.
- The first indoor Rodeo took place in Fort Worth in 1917. By the late 1920s, the Rodeo had become an annual event throughout the United States.
- The Rodeo is an American tradition and became the Official Sport of Texas in 1997.
- Texas rodeo events are huge, popular, and sell out quite often.
- What is the largest rodeo in Texas? The Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo
- The Official Rodeo Capital of Texas is Mesquite, Texas
- The Biggest Little Rodeo in Texas is Los Fresnos Rodeo (Brownsville/Harlingen)
12+ Texas Rodeos For The Whole Family
Any time of year is the perfect time to visit a rodeo in Texas. Some are held every weekend, and most have specific dates each year at the same time. These events are fun, exciting, and full of friendly competitive spirit. Rodeo season in Texas begins in January and lasts throughout the year. Are you ready to go to the rodeo? This list starts with Texas rodeos in January.
Rodeos In North Texas
North Texas Fair & Rodeo – Denton, Texas
Time of Year: August 15-24, 2025
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
Time of Year: January – February
If you’re looking for a lot of fun, there’s no better place to go than the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. It’s been a celebration of Western heritage since 1896 and is the oldest continuously running livestock show and Rodeo in the United States.
After being at Will Rogers Memorial Center for almost 80 years, when Gene Autry was the first entertainer to appear at a rodeo, it moved to the new Dickies Arena in 2020.
Stockyards Championship Rodeo
Time of Year: Every Friday & Saturday, 7:30 pm
The Stockyards Rodeo is a tradition that dates back decades and is the world’s only year-round rodeo. Check it out every Friday & Saturday night. The Rodeo is held in the heart of Texas at the Cowtown Coliseum in historic Fort Worth Stockyards. This event draws thousands of spectators annually to watch some of the best compete in various competitions in Texas. This Fort Worth Rodeo features exciting bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, and barrel racing competitions. You’ll also see plenty of barrel racing events for horses and mules! Other events include wild cow milking contests and ranch bronc riding.
The Stockyards Rodeo offers an incredible opportunity to see some high performances in Fort Worth—Texas’ hospitality city!
Looking for more things to do in Fort Worth Stockyards? Check this out – Fort Worth Stockyards Family Fun.
Mesquite Championship Rodeo
Time of Year: June-August – every Saturday Night
Mesquite is the Rodeo Capital of Texas.
The world-famous Mesquite Championship Rodeo has been entertaining families for over 65 years. It’s held at the Mesquite Arena, adjacent to the Hampton Inn & Suites Convention Center and within walking distance from our hotel.
Pro Tip: Boot Barn (all locations) offers $10 off on Mesquite rodeo tickets.
PBR 20 World Finals 2025 – Arlington, Texas
Returning in May 2025
The top riders in the world buck it out to see who will be the next PBR World Champion at the AT&T Stadium—Kid Rock to perform. Release the Beast at the PBR World Finals 2025.
Tickets: See the website for the various ticket prices.
Rodeo – Glen Rose
The Rodeo is held at the Somervell County Expo Center. It is a small-town, local Rodeo that gets 1000+ attendees yearly—that’s not small!
For tickets, call the box office at 254-897-4509.
Parker County Frontier Days – Weatherford
Time of Year: June
A 3-hour nightly rodeo for four days in June.
For an authentic cowboy experience, head to the Weatherford Rodeo.
Next year, get your tickets early because I hear standing-room-only tickets sell out each year! Amarillo does not want to miss the veteran who parachutes into the arena. More on this next year!
Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Ranch Rodeo, Weatherford
Time of Year: September
See Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Ranch Rodeo
Charity Rodeo Granbury
Time of Year: May, 7:30 pm
Visit Hood County Stampede for more information
Rodeos In South Texas
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Time of Year: February
South Texas will be riding high at this indoor Rodeo next year. The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is one of the most popular events in the city. It’s held annually each winter at the AT&T Center and features performances by cowboys and cowgirls from all over the U.S. The Rodeo is just one part of the fun—livestock shows, auctions, trail rides, horse shows, and other events make it a great family outing year-round.
Tickets start at $30. Fairgrounds admission is included in the rodeo tickets.
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Time of Year: End of February through the Middle of March
The Houston Rodeo is the largest rodeo in Texas and the world’s largest livestock show, with over two million visitors annually. This action-packed rodeo lasts 20 days and includes a carnival, live music, agricultural exhibits, food vendors, and much more!
Tickets start at $25.
Note: If you’re wondering, the World Championship Bar-B-Que Contest is February 22–24, 2024.
Rodeo Corpus Christi – Buc Days
Time of Year: May
Hang tight until Rodeo Corpus Christi arrives at American Bank Center Arena at 7 p.m. Buc-Days is May 2-12, 2024.
Los Fresnos Rodeo – (Brownsville/Harlingen area)
Time of Year: February
Los Fresnos is located 23 miles from South Padre Island.
The Biggest Little Rodeo in Texas will be at the Los Fresnos Rodeo Grounds.
Rodeos In Central Texas
Rodeo Austin – Real Texas Grit
Time of Year: March
Head to the Capital of Texas for a family-friendly experience – the Rodeo Austin Fair & Rodeo features ProRodeo action, live music, a carnival, and a livestock show.
Tickets vary in price – see website.
Rodeos in West Texas
West of the Pecos Rodeo
Time of Year: June
The World’s First Rodeo—West of the Pecos Rodeo—has entertained audiences since 1883. Bull riding is everyone’s favorite at this Rodeo. Team roping, barrel racing, calf roping, steer wrestling, and steer roping are also very important to rodeo audiences.
About Pecos, TX. Forbes magazine recently listed Pecos as one of the fastest-growing small towns in America and the gateway to Big Bend National Park.
Big Bend Ranch Rodeo – Alpine, TX
Time of Year: August
The Big Bend Ranch Rodeo was awarded the 2020 WRCA World Championship Rodeo of the Year.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the gate only. Kids 12 and under are free.
Amarillo Tri-State Fair And Rodeo
Time of Year: September
100 Years of Amarillo’s Tri-State Expo, Fair & Rodeo is happening in a few months.
Tickets start at $5. Free parking at certain gates.
These 12+ Texas Rodeos are huge here in the Lone Star State! When you visit, put one of these rodeos on your to-do list!
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Hello, 11 of us are traveling to Austin, TX May 2-5, 2024 and would like to see a rodeo. Is there a rodeo near Austin, TX that weekend?
Hi Karen,
I looked and didn’t see any rodeos in Austin during that time. I also didn’t see any in Texas at that time. Austin is full of things to do – you’ll have no problem finding something fun to do in that city!
Every Friday & Saturday 7:30pm year round, Ft. Worth TX Stockyards Coliseum.
Got it – thanks!
Hi Kim, thanks for a great site! I am looking to fin a roedo in the Houston area in July 2024, but I can`t seem to find any? We can travel for a few hours in any direction. Grateful for any suggestions you might have.
Thank you so much for your help, have a great day!
Best wishes,
Julie
Hi Julie, Thank you so much for your kind words about my site. I’m not finding any rodeos in the Houston area in July. They may have small ones here and there. Sorry about that.
Hi Kim,
We are in Houston for an international competition from the 15th of april to the 20th.
We leave on the 25th.
Is there any rodeo between Houston and dallas between the 21th of april and the 24th ?
Best regards,
Nicolas
Well, Nicolas, looks like you’re too early and too late for the Stockyards Championship Rodeo in Fort Worth. I don’t see any during that timeframe. Sorry about that.