Texas Rodeos Near Austin

As the Spring weather moves into Texas, the Official Sport of Texas takes center stage. If you’ve never experienced it, there is nothing like the live action of the rodeo. From the opening fireworks to the comedy of the clowns, the rodeo is as family friendly as it comes. Yesterday, we told you about Rodeo Austin and the 2015 Rodeo Austin Concert Schedule. Today, we’ll tell you about two rodeos within a short drive from Austin.

If you’re like us and love Rodeo Austin, you might be interested in checking out the other rodeos that are within a short drive from Austin. It took us a few years to venture outside Rodeo Austin, but once we did, we make San Antonio and Houston Rodeo a regular event. Both bigger venues, San Antonio and Houston Rodeo tickets are less expensive, but your seats are further from the action as most of the lower level seats are for season ticket holders. That being said, they also tend to attract bigger musical acts. It is a great place to check out your favorite artists, but also check out someone you’ve never seen.

San Antonio Rodeo

The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo kicks off Rodeo season. This year’s event starts on February 12, 2015 and runs through March 1, 2015. Only 76 miles from Austin, we go to the San Antonio Rodeo as much, or more than the Austin Rodeo. Held at the AT&T Center, the San Antonio rodeo is a much larger rodeo than Rodeo Austin. Although the events are the same (bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, mutton bustin, etc), there is a more diverse and a deeper talent pool competing. The entertainment is on a grander scale as well. This years headliners include Hunter Hayes, Keith Urban, John Legend, Cole Swindell, Brad Paisley, Reba McEntire and Justin Moore.

San Antonio Won Large Rodeo of the Year 10 Times

If you can only attend one rodeo this year, The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is the one to experience. Inducted into the PRCA Hall of Fame in 2008, it has won the Large Rodeo of the Year Award 10 times. The San Antonio Rodeo is more of an all day event compared to Rodeo Austin, which is more of a great evening. From the livestock shows to the carnival to the wine garden, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Take a day and see why this rodeo is our favorite of the year.

San Antonio Rodeo 2015 Concert Schedule

This year’s rodeo takes place February 12, 2015 – March 1, 2015 and has a different, chart topping performer every night. Here is the San Antonio Rodeo’s 2015 Concert Schedule.

February 12, 2015 – Joe Nichols
February 13, 2015 – Hunter Hayes
February 14, 2015 – Keith Urban
February 15, 2015 – Pentatonix
February 16, 2015 – John Legend
February 17, 2015 – Newsboys
February 18, 2015 – Cole Swindell
February 19, 2015 – Brad Paisley
February 20, 2015 – Eli Young Band
February 21, 2015 – Dan + Shay
February 21, 2015 – Little Big Town
February 22, 2015 – Easton Corbin
February 22, 2015 – Banda Los Recoditos
February 23, 2015- Reba
February 24, 2015- Justin Moore
February 25,2015 – Billy Currington
February 26, 2015 – Jeff Foxworthy
February 27, 2015 – Styx
February 28, 2015- Josh Abbott Band
February 28, 2015 – Lee Brice

You can buy tickets at www.sarodeo.com/entertainers.

Rodeo Houston

If you want to experience the rodeo on the largest of stages, Rodeo Houston is it. Dubbed as world’s largest, live entertainment and livestock exhibition, Rodeo Houston is also the richest regular season event. Held in NRG Stadium, the 20 day event draws more than 2,000,000 people per year. Houston considers its rodeo as their signature event, similar to how Dallas feels about the State Fair, and the entire city embraces it. As such, Houston’s Rodeo Season does not start and stop with the bull riding. The week leading up to the rodeo includes the Downtown Rodeo Parade, multiple black tie events, rodeo runs and the World Championship of Barbecue Contest.

Rodeo Houston Attendance Expected to Break 2014’s Record

This years event begins on March 3, 2015 and runs through March 22, 2015 and is expected to break the attendance record of 2,506,238 set just last year. This year’s rodeo will draw the best competitors from all over the world competing for more than $2,500,000. On top of the usual rodeo action, this years event will add Chuck Wagon Races, calf scrambles, and trick riding demonstrations.

Bigger Stage = Bigger Artists

With more than 70,000 people in attendance nightly, the rodeo also draws some of the biggest names in entertainment. As expected, the lineup is mostly Country, but also features Pop and Latin Music. Taking the stage this year will be Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Alan Jackson, Fall Out Boy, Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band, Ariana Grande, Pit Bull, La Arrolladora Banda El Limon and Luke Bryan.

Rodeo Houston 2015 Concert Schedule

This year’s rodeo takes place March 3-22, 2015 and has a different, chart topping performer every night. Here is Rodeo Houston’s 2015 Concert Schedule.

March 3, 2015 – Eric Church
March 4, 2015 – Hunter Hayes
March 5, 2015 – Miranda Lambert
March 6, 2015 – John Legend
March 7, 2015 – Alan Jackson
March 8, 2015 – Fall Out Boy
March 9, 2015 -Justin Moore
March 10, 2015 – Tim McGraw
March 11, 2015- Brantley Gilbert
March 12, 2015 – Zac Brown Band
March 13, 2015 – Pitbull
March 14, 2015 – Billy Currington
March 15, 2015 – La Arrolladora Banda El Limon
March 15, 2015 – La Maquinaria Nortena
March 16, 2015 – Dierks Bentley
March 17, 2015 – Ariana Grande
March 18, 2015 – Florida Georgia Line
March 19, 2015 – Blake Shelton
March 20, 2015- The Band Perry
March 21, 2015 – Brad Paisley
March 22, 2015 – Luke Bryan

You can buy tickets at www.rodeohouston.com.

Never Been to the Rodeo? Why Not Check it Out in 2015?

If you’ve never been to the rodeo, this is the year to pull up your boots, saddle up and experience the thrill of the Texas Rodeo Season. You may just catch the bug like we did. Looking for other fun things to do in Austin? Check out our Things to Do in Austin Blog.