Location: Austin, Texas
Date: Early March
Happenings: Live music, fair, livestock show
Venue: Travis County Exposition Center
Notable Live Acts: Kevin Fowler, Aaron Watson, Eli Young Band
Rodeo Austin is an incredible event that takes place in Austin, Texas, every year. The event typically takes place in early to mid-March. The rodeo is held at the Travis County Exposition Center, which is located in North Austin. The rodeo is unique in the Hill Country area because it offers great musical acts, a livestock show, a fair and a full rodeo. Every year, the biggest musical acts in Texas and a few national acts play shows at Rodeo Austin. The rodeo features most major rodeo competitions, including barrel racing, bull riding, and team roping. These events are part of the ProRodeo circuit, and competitors at this event are earning points towards the ProRodeo championship. The ProRodeo circuit is considered the top rodeo tour in the country with more than 650 rodeos taking place each year. Rodeo Austin takes place in the middle of the schedule, so fans are witnessing competitors tuning up for the home stretch of their championship run. Rodeo Austin is a wonderful event filled with music and rodeo events, and tickets are in-demand every year.
Depending on the competitions on that day and the musical acts performing, tickets can go fast. If you want access to high-demand tickets, then check out StubHub. StubHub will have tickets to every Rodeo Austin performance.
The main draw of Rodeo Austin is the concerts. Many Texas country music artists have built their fame on the rodeo circuit.
Aaron Watson
is one act that regularly appears at Rodeo Austin. Watson has built a reputation for high-energy country concerts with a distinct Texas style.
Robert Earl Keen
is another act that you may see at Rodeo Austin. He has carved out a huge career over the last 30 years by playing every Texas venue. His shows are a must-see for any Texas fan.
The rodeo takes place in
Luedecke Arena
at Travis County Exposition Center. The arena can seat 6,500 people, creating an intimate atmosphere. Luedecke Arena is an amazing place to take in a show, but the small size does make tickets hard to get. If you are looking to find tickets to Rodeo Austin, you should consider visiting StubHub.
A rodeo is a great event, but your family may want to attend other events. Fortunately, Rodeo Austin includes several events to keep your family happy. Rodeo Austin plays host to the largest carnival in Austin. There are 60 rides and games to enjoy. The rides include a Ferris wheel, spinning rides, roller coasters and a carousel. Additionally, there are carnival treats to enjoy. You'll love chowing down on candy apples, cotton candy and funnel cakes. Rodeo Austin sells ride tickets and unlimited ride wristbands. If carnivals aren't your thing, then you may enjoy visiting the livestock show. The livestock show attracts competitors from across the country. There are 15 different livestock shows during the rodeo. You can see beautiful animals and learn a great deal about livestock in the process. If you're looking for a way to spend time with your family while at the rodeo, then you should take them to the fair or the livestock show.
Rodeo Austin is a tournament, which determines the best competitor in each category. The first 12 days of the competition are qualifying rounds. Throughout these days, competitors will participate within a bracket for a chance to win the championship. One the last three days, the best competitors fight for the championship in their category. The competition is fierce, and the winner gets a large share of over $200,000. If you love competition, then you're sure to love Rodeo Austin.