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SUMMARY:2027 Houston Rodeo Cook Off – Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2027 Cookoff and Concerts Info
DESCRIPTION:The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ has made an impressive footprint on the livestock and entertainment industries and in the sport of rodeo. It also has played a notable role in enhancing the lives of thousands of young people in the state of Texas.\nTheir MISSION\nThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes agriculture by providing a family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage, and delivers year-round educational support within the community.\nRODEOHOUSTON\nRODEOHOUSTON is an official PRCA NFR money event, with earnings from RODEOHOUSTON counting toward qualification for the NFR and the PRCA World Standings.\nMore than 250 teams compete in the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest presented by Cotton Holdings. While most team tents are invitation-only, visitors can enjoy several public venues, including The Garden Stage, presented by Miller Lite, Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon and the Chuckwagon. Plus, the Carnival, presented by First Community, is open for wild rides and fun games.\nThe Garden Stage features some of the best up-and-coming and established artists in Texas country. The Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon also features live and DJ music, and has an outside patio for visitors to enjoy. Inside the saloon is the Chuckwagon, where visitors can pick up their complimentary BBQ plate.\nWhat is the SCHEDULE for the Houston Rodeo Cook Off?\nThursday, Feb. 25: 5 – 11 p.m.\nFriday, Feb. 26: Noon – 11 p.m.\nSaturday, Feb. 27: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. | Contest Awards Presentation at The Garden Stage, presented by Miller Lite: 7 p.m.\nPublic Venues\nWith a World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest admission ticket, visitors may enjoy The Garden Stage, presented by Miller Lite, which presents some of the best names in Texas country music. The Garden Stage is located in the center of the contest grounds.\nA delicious complimentary BBQ plate awaits guests at The Chuckwagon, and next door visitors can enjoy the Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon, which features live and DJ music. At the saloon you can find an outdoor patio area.\nThe Carnival, presented by First Community, is available for people to enjoy throughout the day and night.\nHow to Get Tickets\nBAR-B-QUE CONTEST ADMISSION\nAdult (13 & over): $30 | Child (3-12): $10 | Age two & under: Free\nConcerts at The Garden Stage, presented by Miller Lite\nAdmission to Carnival (NOT valid for rides or games)\nAdmission to Saloon & Chuckwagon\nComplimentary sliced brisket, beans and chips\nStarting at 9 p.m. each night, the Bud Light Plaza Gate is cashless.\nGROUNDS SEASON PASS\nGrounds Season Pass: $65\nDaily admission to World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest\nDaily admission during the run of the Show, with access to all public activities at NRG Park, NRG Center & NRG Arena\nAdmission to Carnival (NOT valid for rides or games)\nNOT INCLUDED: Rodeo & concert in NRG Stadium, Rodeo Uncorked! events\nWho is on the 2027 Houston Rodeo Lineup – Full list has come out in January.\nBefore the 2027 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ begins March 2, Houston will celebrate the traditions that signal the start of Rodeo season as the organization marks its 95th anniversary. From barbecue and boots to trail riders, runners and the Downtown Rodeo Parade, a week of events will bring Western heritage to the city Feb. 25-27, 2027.\nTHREE DAYS OF RODEO KICKOFF TRADITIONS\nTHURSDAY-SATURDAY, FEB. 25-27 | WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP BAR-B-QUE CONTEST, presented by Cotton Holdings\nMore than 250 barbecue teams from across Texas and the world will compete in the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. Teams will compete for champion titles in Brisket, Ribs, Chicken, Go Texan, Dutch Oven Dessert and Open Contest. The Jr. Cook-off Contest, for children ages 8 to 14, will be held Friday, Feb. 26.\nFRIDAY, FEB. 26 | RODEO ROUNDUP & GO TEXAN DAY\nHosted by the Houston General Go Texan Committee, this free downtown celebration at Hermann Square outside Houston City Hall will begin with Mayor John Whitmire’s Go Texan Day proclamation. Guests can enjoy live music and meet Rodeo volunteers representing 109 committees. Across the city, Houstonians are encouraged to mark Go Texan Day by wearing their favorite Western attire, including jeans, boots and cowboy hats.\nFRIDAY, FEB. 26 | TRAIL RIDES ARRIVE\nHorses and wagons from 12 trail rides will travel through city streets before arriving at Memorial Park to camp one final night. The trail riders will then participate in the Downtown Rodeo Parade on Saturday, Feb. 27, continuing a longstanding tradition that keeps Western heritage alive in Houston.\nSATURDAY, FEB. 27 | RODEO RUN, presented by ConocoPhillips\nRodeo Run will precede the Downtown Rodeo Parade. The event will begin with the wheelchair race, followed by the 10K and 5K events. Registration will begin Sunday, Nov. 15.\nSATURDAY, FEB. 27 | DOWNTOWN RODEO PARADE\nOne of the Rodeo’s most cherished annual traditions will transform downtown Houston into a celebration of Western heritage. Decorative floats, thousands of riders on horseback and marching bands will fill the streets as Houstonians and out-of-town spectators gather along the parade route.\nEach year, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ welcomes millions of visitors from all different backgrounds to Reliant Park. To celebrate the diversity of the Houston community, and the Lone Star State, Special Days are offered during the Rodeo.\nWhile the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is deeply rooted in Texas, its reach ignores borders and transcends oceans to bring the excitement of the Rodeo to livestock producers worldwide.\nThe 2027 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo runs Tuesday, March 2 through Sunday, March 21, 2027. Rodeo season kicks off the week before with the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest presented by Cotton Holdings, February 25–27; Go Texan Day and the Trail Rides on Friday, February 26; and the Rodeo Run presented by ConocoPhillips and Downtown Rodeo Parade on Saturday, February 27.\n2027 Special Days\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Day\nDate\nPresented by\n\n\nOpening Day\nTuesday, March 2\nShell Federal Credit Union\n\n\nArmed Forces Appreciation Day\nWednesday, March 3\nCrown Royal\n\n\nBlack Heritage Day\nFriday, March 5\nKroger\n\n\nFirst Responders Day\nMonday, March 8\nBP America\n\n\nCommunity Day\nWednesday, March 10\nTC Energy\n\n\nVolunteer Appreciation Day\nThursday, March 11\nPhillips 66\n\n\nGo Tejano Day\nSunday, March 14\nLa Michoacana Meat Market\n\n\n\n\nOpening Day\nTuesday, March 2, 2027 | Presented by Shell Federal Credit Union\nOpening Day celebrates the uniqueness and community aspect of Houston! Guests of all ages can enjoy special giveaways, and a variety of activities planned throughout the day.\nArmed Forces Appreciation Day\nWednesday, March 3, 2027 | Presented by Crown Royal\nArmed Forces Appreciation Day honors the brave men and women for their service in the U.S. military. Visitors are encouraged to come out, dress in red, white and blue, and show appreciation for the troops, past and present.\nWe offer free admission to Reliant Park grounds to the following:\n\nActively serving military members in uniform and with a current military ID, plus four of their family members\nSpouses of actively serving military members currently deployed with a dependent ID, plus four of their family members\nVeterans, plus four of their family members\n\nRodeo/Concert tickets sold separately\nBlack Heritage Day\nFriday, March 5, 2027 | Presented by Kroger\nCelebrating the contributions of the Black Cowboy to western heritage with exhibitors, school performances and entertainment throughout the day.\nDay-long festivities include live entertainment on the Junction Stage, presented by Woodside Energy from Houston’s finest bands, choirs, dance teams, cheerleader teams, and fine arts groups; special entertainment at the Champion Wine Garden, presented by Frost and in The Hideout; and historical and educational displays around the grounds of Reliant Park.\nFirst Responders Day\nMonday, March 8, 2027 | Presented by BP America\nThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo salutes the various public law enforcement, firefighters, EMS and other emergency services agencies in the Houston Metropolitan Area on First Responders Day.\n\nFree Reliant Park admission to the grounds for all first responders with a badge, plus four of their family members (admission provided at the Reliant Park entrances on First Responders Day only)\nSpecial equipment and services displays\nRodeo/Concert tickets sold separately\n\nCommunity Day\nWednesday, March 10, 2027 | TC Energy\nCommunity Day will provide additional discounts and value for guests coming to Reliant Park on the middle Wednesday of Rodeo. All guests will enjoy free admission to the Park until noon.\nThe same discounted rides, games and food/beverage on Family Wednesdays will be available on Community Day.\nVolunteer Appreciation Day\nThursday, March 11, 2027 | Presented by Phillips 66\nThe Rodeo is turning the spotlight on its unsung heroes with Volunteer Appreciation Day. Volunteer Appreciation Day was created to say thank you to the individuals who dedicate their time and talents to our Show every year.\nGo Tejano Day\nSunday, March 14, 2027 | Presented by La Michoacana Meat Market\nGo Tejano Day festivities include live entertainment on the Junction Stage, presented by Woodside Energy and in the Champion Wine Garden, presented by Frost, and the Mariachi invitational Semifinals in the The Hideout. Enjoy Fiesta Charra in the Reliant Center main Arena, a colorful exhibition of traditional Mexican folk dance, music and horseback riding.\n
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