Never worn a pair of boots? Don’t know a stirrup from a steer? Think Reba McEntire’s just a sitcom star? No worries. We’ll show you how it’s done. Our essential guide to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo covers everything—can’t-miss events, the hottest tickets, how to get onto the best rodeo committees, what makes a champion steer, and lots, lots more. A few minutes with our experts and you’ll be saying This ain’t my first rodeo in no time.
Our Buckaroo Bucket List
The top 10 things every Houstonian must do at the Livestock Show & Rodeo
When Cowboys Get Hurt
What? It’s just losing a finger.
The Anatomy of a Stellar Steer
What turns an everyday bovine into a winner?
A Rodeo Food Preview
From ice cream–stuffed cupcakes and meat sundaes to salads, this year’s vendors have something for everybody.
Why Yes, This <em>Is</em> My First Rodeo
A novice confronts his prejudices.
Rodeo Houston by the Numbers
How many pounds of chocolate-covered bacon do people eat!?
The Barbecue Cook-Off, Populist No More
The World Championship Barbecue Cook-off is an exclusive affair (unless you know the right people).
Cowboys and Cabernet
The wine round-up is one of the most successful events at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
The Rodeo’s Finest Wares
Becoming a vendor at the rodeo is a much-coveted and difficult-to-achieve prize. Here are our editor’s favorites.
The Return of Reba
A self-described “third-generation Rodeo brat,” the country icon prepares to make her 18th appearance in Houston.
Video: When Cowboys Get Hurt
Ever wondered how it feels to have a raging bull step on your chest? We asked veteran bullfighter Kelly Jennings for an answer.
Rodeo History: A Ten-Gallon Tale
The histories of this town and its rodeo are tightly intertwined.
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