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Get ready for the biggest party in Texas, attracting almost 2 million visitors a year to the world's largest rodeo and livestock exhibition.

Also known as Rodeo Houston, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is so much more...

The three-week whoop-de-doo at Reliant Park also offers one the country's largest barbecue cook-offs, an exciting colorful Downtown parade (this year scheduled for Saturday, February 27), and entertainment spectaculars featuring the country's most popular music stars from March 2 - 21, 2010.

Tickets go on sale in January 2010, and covers the cost of admission to Reliant Stadium, Reliant Arena, Reliant Center and the carnival with kids under two years of age admitted free.

Ticket prices range from the center of the action $300 chute area (located directly behind the bucking chutes) — to the popular action seats affording up-close views at $77 — to the far more affordable $16 "nosebleeds" in the upper level (bring the binoculars.)

2010 Houston Rodeo Concert Star Lineup

In 2010 the entertainment schedule is again designed to be a crowd pleaser, with a hot ticket lineup that includes dates and performances by this year's A-list of rock, pop and country stars. A tentative announcement on November 19, 2009 featured the four top acts headlining the Houston Rodeo:

Jonas Brothers - March 7, 2010

Tim McGraw - March 8, 2010

Brad Paisley - March 11, 2010

Brooks & Dunn - The Last Rodeo Tour - March 20, 2010

Watch for the full schedule to be released in January 2010!

Along with an array of performances by top stars, the main event remains Rodeo Houston - offering bareback and bronco riding, steer wrestling and roping competitions, and daredevil bull riding guaranteed to thrill.

Houston's population of 2 million also becomes part of the show, as they get into the the spirit of "Go Texan Day" (in 2010 it falls on Friday, February 26th), donning their best western wear, cowboy hats, and boots for the once-a-year celebration. Another major part of the pre-festivities is the World Championship Barb-B-Que Contest kicking off at Reliant Park that same weekend.

Getting to the rodeo

With visitors coming in from cities coast to coast, Houstoners are joined by thousands of tourists from more than 80 countries who want an authentic taste of "the real America." As a result, during the month of March the city becomes a united nations of visitors encouraged to take METRORail public transportation to the center of all the action, Reliant Park.

For those traveling by gas guzzler to the event (hey, this is oil-rich Texas, after all!) park and ride lots are available with express service to and from the Rodeo.

Future tentative dates for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo:

March 1 - March 20, 2011
Feb. 28 - March 18, 2012
Feb. 26 - March 17, 2013
March 4 - March 23, 2014

More about the Houston Rodeo around the Web:

Rodeo Houston.com - The official site with ticket information, rodeo and entertainment schedule, photos, FAQ and historical information.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo - Wikipedia - Great overview of the event with photos, information and lists of performers who have appeared throughout the years, along with lots of related references and resources.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo - A review by Houston city guide including info on the rodeo competition, Downtown parade and more with contact details and related resources.

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