Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo - annual rodeo and festival

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is an annual multi-week event held at NRG Park that includes livestock exhibitions, rodeo competitions, nightly concerts, and extensive festival food offerings from dozens of vendors. It is one of the largest rodeos in the world by attendance and features carnival food, Texas-style barbecue, and international food booths across the grounds. The rodeo raises funds for youth agricultural programs and awards scholarships to students each year.