Yeee-haaah! Saddle up, and head to Austin… it’s Rodeo Austin time!
Yes, that’s how it is for many people who have been to Rodeo Austin before. That’s how it will be for you after you’ve been to the Austin Rodeo!
What’s so great about Rodeo Austin?
Rodeo Austin Events
It is really about all the events! Here are some of the fun things that you can do at the Austin Rodeo…
Fun In The Fairgrounds
Your first stop will be the Fairgrounds, where there are all kinds of fun activities, including Carnival rides.
The Carnival has all kinds of rides where kids and adults can have fun. This includes a Ferris Wheel, Carousel, Tilt-a-whirl, and more.
(Just keep in mind that your Fairground entry ticket does not include access to the Carnival… you have to buy a separate ticket.)
If you want to do something fun for the kids, take them to Kids Town. Here the kids can enjoy the Petting Zoo, take pony rides, and even learn about milking a cow. This is something that most kids don’t get to experience very often.
The K9 King’s dog show is something else you should not miss. These dogs are amazing! They do all kinds of high-flying tricks and other acrobatics.
Can you imagine what “swifty swine races” would be all about? It’s at Rodeo Austin, so check it out!
Mutton Bustin’ Mania
Would your kids have fun riding a sheep? If they are 5-7 years old and weigh less than 55 lbs, Mutton Bustin’ Mania could be some incredible fun!
Every Saturday from 3-4 p.m. is Mutton Bustin’ time! You have to register your kids online before the event.
Music Concerts By Top Stars & Bands
Every year, many well-known musicians and bands have concerts throughout the duration of the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo!
These artists include some popular names, like Josh Turner, Chris Young, the Eli Young Band, Scotty McCreery, Kevin Fowler, Dwight Yoakam, and Austin’s country music legend, Willie Nelson.
You can buy tickets to your favorite musicians online. It’s probably a good idea to buy your tickets early to make sure you get a good seat.
The Competitions
Rodeo Austin also has several competitions.
If you are a horse enthusiast, there are three incredible horse shows that you have to see. I think the Golden Stirrup show is special. It is a show for riders with special needs. Riding therapy helps to improve the lives of people with special needs so much, and this is their chance to show off their skills.
There are two livestock shows, a Junior Livestock Show and an Open Livestock show. The Junior Livestock Show is huge, with several thousand competitors. The Open Livestock show consists of a Texas Longhorn show and a Boer goat show.
A Professional Rodeo
It can’t be called “the Austin rodeo” without a rodeo!
The rodeo at the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo includes several great events, like bull riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, tie-down roping, bareback bronc riding, and more!
If you’re a rodeo fan, don’t miss this one. It’s the fourth largest indoor rodeo in the world!
Austin Rodeo Tickets
The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo is on for about two weeks every year. It usually takes place in March, and is held at the Travis County Expo Center.
If you look at the concerts, all the fun in the fairgrounds, the competitions, the rodeo, and the young ‘uns on the sheep, there are so many reasons to make sure you don’t miss Rodeo Austin for anything!
Besides, it’s on for a whole two weeks! How can you miss it?
And I’ll bet that you’ll talk about the Austin Rodeo for a long time after it has ended!
PS. Have you been to Rodeo Austin before? Tell us about it in the comments…