The Lone Star Stampede in Conroe
Wrangle the kids in the car on Memorial Day weekend and head to the city of Conroe for a three-day tribute to a tied and true Texas tradition, the rodeo. The seats at the Lone Star Expo Center will be a sea of Stetsons as spectators get set to watch more than 2,500 cowboys compete in a round up of rodeo events from team roping to barrel racing.
Competitions • Featuring the perfect ingredients for a good time, over 100 teams will vie to be Kings of the 'cue in the BBQ Cook-Off.
Attractions• From tilt-a-whirls to merry-go-rounds, both the young and the young at heart will enjoy the carnival.
• Move your feet to the beat of the three bands that take to the Houston Freightline Stage each night.
• Peruse for purchased among more than 70 vendors stalls.
When: May 22 - 24, 2009
Where: Lone Star Expo Center in Conroe
For more information:• visit
www.conroerodeo.comLabels: Conroe, May festivals, rodeos
posted by Grace Sydney @ 2:13 PM
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Set for March
The
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, called the world's largest livestock show, is set for March 3-22, 2009 this year (sometimes the rodeo begins in late February) although the event's World Championship Bar-B-Que Contest is scheduled for Feb. 26-28.
Along with the barbecue cookoff, a carnival, parade and wine competition, the event includes many headliners in the music world. Scheduled concerts include:
March 3: Rascal Flatts
March 4: Alan Jackson
March 5: Clay Walker
March 6: Gladys Knight & Solange
March 7: Trace Adkins
March 8: Jonas Brothers
March 9: Lady Antebellum
March 10: Toby Keith
March 11: Reba McEntire
March 12: Brad Paisley
March 13: Clint Black
March 14: Josh Turner
March 16: Darius Rucker
March 17: Keith Urban
March 19: Pat Green
March 20: Taylor Swift
March 22: ZZ Top
Labels: Houston, March Festivals, rodeos
posted by Paris and John @ 7:54 PM
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Continues
The western fun continues this weekend at the
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. The event, which continues until Feb. 22, 2009, features nightly rodeos and performances by top entertainers.
Coming up:
- Friday, February 13: Goo Goo Dolls, 7:30pm
- Saturday, February 14: Billy Ray Cyrus, 7:30 pm
- Sunday, February 15: Luke Bryan, 1:00pm
- Monday, February 16: Brooks and Dunn, 7:00pm
Labels: February festivals, rodeos, San Antonio
posted by Paris and John @ 1:17 PM
Rodeo Austin Announces Entertainment Lineup
Preparations are underway for
Rodeo Austin, the sixth-largest indoor, regular season ProRodeo in the country. The rodeo has announced its lineup of performers for the event which is scheduled for March 13-28, 2009:
- March 14- Randy Rogers Band
- March 15- Jimmy Wayne
- March 16- Josh Turner
- March 17- Jesse McCartney
- March 18- Clay Walker
- March 19- Akon
- March 20- Kellie Pickler
- March 21- Eli Young Band
- March 22- Randy Travis
- March 23- Carlos Mencia
- March 24- Sara Bareilles
- March 25- Creedence Clearwater Revisted
- March 26- Jack Ingram
- March 27- Craig Morgan
- March 28- Kevin Fowler
For more about the Star of Texas Rodeo, which includes a livestock show, barbecue cookoff, carnival and much more, check out our
TexasTripper coverage.Labels: March Festivals, rodeos
posted by Paris and John @ 12:36 PM
