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March 3, 2025 29 mins

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo returns for its 93rd year in 2025, bringing world-class rodeo competitions, an impressive concert lineup, and tons of exciting activities for all ages. Beyond the action-packed events, the Houston Rodeo contributes significantly to Houston’s economy by awarding millions in scholarships to students, supporting local businesses, and preserving the region’s Texas agricultural heritage.

In this episode, Danielle Grossman, Director of Strategic Communication for the Houston Rodeo, joins host Blanca Quezada to break down everything you need to know about the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2025. From navigating the massive rodeo grounds to finding unique shopping experiences, educational exhibits, and family-friendly attractions, Danielle provides all the tips you need to make the most of your visit.

Danielle also shares money-saving strategies, including Value Wednesdays, which offer discounted food and free admission for select groups. Learn when to visit for discounted family days and how to avoid ticket scams. Plus, discover volunteer opportunities and ways to help make this cultural celebration possible.

The Houston Rodeo is more than just bull riding, barrel racing, and mutton bustin’. It’s an experience that includes the Champion Wine Garden, AgVenture farm animal exhibits, and the famous Houston Rodeo Carnival featuring thrilling rides and classic fair food. Don’t miss Rodeo Uncorked!, a premier wine and food event, plus a jam-packed concert lineup showcasing cultural diversity.

Plan your visit: https://www.rodeohouston.com

Key Topics Covered:

  • The Houston Rodeo’s impact on education, scholarships, and the economy
  • Top rodeo events, including bull riding, roping, and barrel racing
  • Concert lineup and cultural diversity in entertainment
  • Family-friendly activities, shopping, and carnival rides
  • How to save money with Value Wednesdays and free admission days
  • Volunteer 
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(00:00):
Our mission has stayed the same. We focus on agriculture,
education, entertainment. We wanna give back to the community every
single year, and we're able to do that because of the support of the community.
And I think people often lose sight of the event and
why it's here to begin with. Right? We wanna come forget about things that are
happening in our lives and have a good time with our kids. Right. But, really,

(00:21):
every single visit by every single person in this community is
contributing to our Ed Fund and the fact that we are supporting higher
education for thousands of students in our area, whether they're vocational students
who wanna go into trade or whether they're just newly graduated
students that are going into college. So it's truly an amazing
mission that we have.

(00:46):
Thank you for joining us for another episode of Spotlight Houston, where we
bring you the best people, places, and events in Greater Houston. The
Livestock Show and Rodeo is back for its ninety third year. This event
brings world class rodeo competitions, an exciting concert lineup,
and attraction for all ages. But the rodeo is more than just bull
riding and deep fried fair food. It plays a major role in supporting

(01:09):
education, local businesses, and the Houston economy. Through
scholarships, community programs, and volunteer opportunities, the rodeo
makes a lasting impact. Our guest today is Danielle Grossman, director
of strategic communication for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. She'll give us
an inside look at what's new this year. She'll also share the best tips for
navigating the massive event. From met money saving discounts to

(01:31):
monthly attractions, this episode has everything you need to plan
your perfect rodeo visit. This is episode number one twenty
seven with an original air date of Monday,
03/03/2025. Spotlight Houston is brought to you by
Storyzone Media. And now here's your host, Blanca Quesada.
Hey, guys. Welcome back. Did you know that it's time to dust

(01:53):
off that, cowboy hat and
those cowboy boots and whatever other western wear or
gear that you have? It is because the Houston Livestock
Show and Rodeo is back in town. This year, it's going to
be bigger and better than ever, believe it or not.
So you've got to get ready to spend a whole day at the

(02:16):
event. And better yet, why not plan going a couple of
times while it's there? Because it's going to be
there until March 23. And so
there's a lot of things you've you can do, a lot of things you
can see, and, yes, plenty of amazing food to
eat. Can't wait for that because I love barbecue.

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Anyway, I could tell you more, but instead,
I've invited my friend, Danielle Grossman, director of communications
for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, to give us all
the scoop because it's a lot. So welcome,
Danielle. Great to see you and have you on the show. Great to see
you. Thanks for having me. Yeah. I I had to because you

(03:00):
know everything about what we need to know about the rodeo.
Oh, yeah. Yeah. It's great. It's a great event, and it's a great
organization or this community, and we're excited to come back another year stronger.
Yeah. I'm I'm excited for it. First, before we
get started with all the the events and everything that everything else that
you've got going, I know that it's a ninety third

(03:22):
anniversary, and I couldn't believe it when I found out that
it's been going on for so many years. Would you give us a
little bit of its history and, like, how and
why it got started? Yeah. Of course. This organization
dates back to the nineteen thirties. It has been around for such a long
time, and it was originally established as the Houston

(03:44):
Fatstock Show and Livestock Exposition. And the purpose was
to increase awareness of the Texas Gulf Coast livestock industry with local,
state, and national audiences. And there were paying spectators, but only a few
of them showed up, and the main goal was to educate them about the livestock
production potential in the area. So it was an opportunity to educate
people about animals and livestock and ag, and that's why it originated

(04:07):
and still a huge part of our event in our organization today. And it
moved from Sam Houston Hall, which is now the Hobby Center, and now we're
in NRG Park. So we've had a lot of homes, but we have been the
longest standing tenant here at NRG Park, and we're very proud of it. Yeah. And
and like you said, it's moved around, but the basics
are there. Yeah. That's right. The basics are here. Our mission has stayed the

(04:30):
same. We focus on agriculture, education, entertainment.
We wanna give back to the community every single year, and we're able
to do that because of the support of the community. And I think people often
lose sight of the event and why it's here to begin with. Right? We
wanna come forget about things that are happening in our lives and have a good
time with our kids. Right. But, really, every single visit by every single person

(04:52):
in this community is contributing to our Ed Fund. And the fact that we
are supporting higher education for thousands of students in our
area, whether they're vocational students who wanna go into trade or whether they're
just newly graduated students that are going into college.
So it's truly an amazing mission that we have. Yeah. We forget
that's the mission of the rodeo and the

(05:14):
purpose of it to help the community, especially the kids with
scholarships and other ways that the rodeo helps the
community. Yeah. We do so much for the community. And also, people are
unaware, but we do also provide grants to a lot of other nonprofit organizations
in the community. So overall, we make a really big impact to a
lot of people's lives every single year. Yeah. And that's why it

(05:36):
keeps evolving and getting bigger and better every year.
You only have to so much room to grow. There's not much more room over
here, but we are trying our best to do a little bit more every single
year and make it a little more exciting for guests, especially those who have been
coming year after year their whole lives. Yeah. And, of course, like what
I said earlier, the the basics are still there. You still

(05:59):
have the bull riders, the bareback riders,
cowboys out there, professional cowboys, the clowns, and
that why is that so important for them to be at at the Houston
Livestock Show and Rodeo? Well, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the largest in
the world, and we are the largest and richest regular season rodeo in the
country. And so for a lot of these athletes that are actually participating

(06:22):
in rodeo, this is like their Super Bowl aside from The Gulf in
Vegas. So for them to come here is a great opportunity. We also
just this year increased our purse. So the amount of money that they're able to
win at each event has been increased, and now it's up to 2 and a
half million dollars. So the yeah. The athletes coming to participate have
a chance to win significant life changing money. And so they get really excited to

(06:43):
come, but, also, the rodeo just signifies our western
heritage, and it just reminds people of, like, the history of our
country and Right. It's really true America. And so it's a lot
of fun for families, for kids. It's fast paced, and it's really
entertaining. Yeah. Do they come from all over the world? They do. We
have Australian participants. Oh, wow. We have

(07:05):
athletes that come from all over. It's pretty remarkable.
Yeah. I'm sure they can't wait to get here, and so we're gonna get see
get to see the best of the best. Right? That's right. Super
Bowl. Can't get any better than our event. That's right. Yeah.
And I always love to see those athletes. Like you said, they're
they're they train all the time, and they're amazing at what they do.

(07:29):
Should we plan our visit before we go so that we
can have an idea what's going on and
and just to have that awesome experience? Because,
honestly, I know that a couple of times when I've gone, I've
just become somewhat overwhelmed with everything.
It's like, okay. Which direction do I wanna go? What do I wanna do? I

(07:51):
know. You really should plan your visit, and we've made it easier than ever. So
if you go to our app, like, I encourage everyone to download our app on
their phone, you could actually plan your visit and check mark the things that you
wanna do, and you'll have your own itinerary so you know exactly where to
go when and what is the most important. But planning out your visit is so
important because, honestly, it takes, like, multiple visits to see everything. There's

(08:13):
just so much going on. But especially if you have, like, little ones or if
you're coming with other people, knowing where you're gonna go is really
important. And, also, remembering what time the rodeo starts so you don't
miss that. And also if you're coming to a concert, taking into consideration all the
other fun stuff on the grounds. Yeah. That's why I said we need to go
a couple of times, not just once. That's right. That's right. Not just

(08:34):
once. So what's actually new this year? What
is it that we really shouldn't miss, and what kind of
experience is it? So our Ag Venture area, which is our
livestock, area and ag area in the
center, is kind of comprised of a brand new exhibit about our bees.
So that's a very cool thing for families. Learn about bees. You can talk to

(08:55):
beekeepers, get facts. We also have this cool thing called a
virtual chuck wagon. Essentially, it's like a video game. You can pretend like you're on
a chuck wagon in the center. It's like a very cool
opportunity for any like fun. That is a lot of fun. A
virtual reality welding experience, we have that.
And then we also have a new art installation by the Mutt and

(09:17):
Bustin' in the carnival. So that's also something I encourage people to see. When it
comes to food, we have tons of new food. So we have about five or
six new food vendors. In the carnival, you can get your with hot honey,
a hot honey turkey leg, hot honey tater tots, anything hot honey.
That's something that's really exciting. I can't wait for that. I love hot
honey. Yes. It's gonna be so good. And then a lot of our vendors also

(09:40):
have their own new items of food. So you're gonna have to go visit them
all. And then in addition to that, our opening day is going to have
so much going on and a lot of new things. So let's go
down the the rundown. Right? Yeah. Give it to us. Okay. So opening
day presented by Shell Federal Credit Union is March 4. That's Tuesday.
And that's tomorrow. Right? And then so it starts at 10AM. The first ten

(10:02):
thousand guests are gonna get a belt buckle. And then hidden in those belt
buckles will be season grounds passes for 40 people.
Oh, wow. It's like finding the golden ticket into a in a chocolate
We get to this ground season tickets. And then Choo Choo Soul
is performing on the junction stage presented by Woodside Energy. That's
from 10:30 to 11:30, and they used to be on Disney Channel. So they're

(10:25):
really cool children's acts, lot of fun music. And then we have
our opening day parade that's gonna be on the grounds at noon. And
then around 01:00, there's a tribute to Taylor Swift. So an
impersonator is gonna sing some Taylor Swift songs and have some rodeo
inspired friendship bracelets, which is so I'm sure a lot of fans are gonna
be there. Yes. That sounds like fun. And then after Taylor Swift, we're also

(10:48):
gonna have a meet and greet featuring our legendary barrelman, Leon
Coffey. And then you can also get face painting like Leon and
also get a custom made balloon hat by a balloon artist. So there's a lot
going on in opening day. It's gonna be awesome. And, of course, the
shops there. Yes. Go shopping, and then we're gonna kick off
the night with a glow party in the wine garden if you're not going to

(11:09):
the concert. And, of course, the concert, the queen of country, Reba McEntire, is
performing on opening day. Yay. You had
mentioned going and seeing some of the animals that are there, and
I've been hearing that a lot of people are are getting interested in buying
chickens now. So can they learn about chickens when they
go there? They most certainly can. Yes. Chickens. I know the cost of

(11:31):
eggs is very high right now. But, yes, we have a whole exhibit
about chickens hatching and learning about them, and you can talk
to people who raise them as well and get a lot of education and
insight. So it's definitely a cool exhibit, especially for young people because
we gotta remind them that your eggs don't just show up at Kroger or or
Right. AGP. You gotta pay attention. They come from somewhere. So it's

(11:54):
a very cool educational opportunity for everyone. Yeah. That's what I
like about the rodeo too that it's fun, but it's also educational.
Yeah. We really try to focus on that because, especially this day and age, I
think a lot of people can lose touch with that. And it's important to
remind them about where your food comes from and how much work goes
into raising these animals and why they're such an important part of our ecosystem.

(12:16):
And so they can learn about that. They can visit the birthing center. You can
watch a calf or a a baby piglet being born in
front of your eyes. Oh, wow. Yeah. Wow. That would be an
experience, definitely. I wanna see this. Yes.
Definitely. So I know that you have
daily activities planned. So can

(12:37):
we, or can you tell us a little bit about them? Because I know that
you're gonna have drones out there and fireworks.
Is that gonna be daily or specific days or
certain food vendor food vendors and just different
things happening. Totally. So we have our drones coming back, our drone
show. It's gonna be every single weekend, Saturday and Sunday. You can check-in around 08:00

(13:01):
at night. Just look up over Energy Arena. That's gonna be awesome.
We also encourage people who are coming with a group or families to
come on Wednesdays. So our Wednesdays are our discounted days.
So the middle Wednesday is community day where everyone in the community gets in free
before noon, which is incredible. And then our other Wednesday is the
first and third Wednesday. There's gonna be discounts, in a lot of our food vendors.

(13:24):
So there's gonna be an example is a deep fried regular Twinkie fried
what is $5. Yes. You can get, a meal for under
$15. There's a variety of different discounts for families
on Wednesdays, and, also, there's also free admission for
certain people, before noon on the first and third Wednesday as
well. So we call those value Wednesdays, and all that information is at

(13:45):
rodeohouston.com if anyone needs to look that up. But
it's gonna be an awesome time to save some money. You know? It can get
expensive, but I also yeah. So it's a really great
opportunity if you have a large family to come and get some of those
discounts. Yeah. And, of course, there's the junction for
kids. Yes. The junction in the carnival is all of our fun kids

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rides, and we also have fun on the farm, which is an interactive exhibit. So
you can go into a mock farm and see where the
fruits and vegetables are grown, and you can pick them and put them in a
basket. Then you can take them into the kitchen and see the eggs and where
the eggs come from, and it's really fun for kids. They go and
experience this immersive exhibit like they are on a farm. Yeah.

(14:28):
I bet the kids just love that. Oh, yeah. It's a really fun
part for the kids. So there's a lot of kids rides out there. We have
a petting zoo in two parts of the this the ground. So there's a petting
zoo inside the center, and there's also a petting zoo outside. So
it should be really fun for kids to interact up close with, like, goats
and llamas and alpacas and all these different types of animals that they

(14:50):
don't usually see. See, that's why I had to have you on the show because
you're telling us so much about what's going on. It's it's really
fun. You have to go do your research because you could spend a week out
here. Yeah. And you mentioned the carnival. Even the carnival
has new rides. I I've heard that they have a a new
roller coaster, out there now. That's right. So we have five new

(15:13):
rides this year, which is incredible. The roller coaster is the
Dragon Family Coaster. So it's like a family roller coaster, which is really
fun. Oh, nice. We also have a new ride called Overdrive. It
spins, and it has lights and music, and it's a family ride
as well. And then there's a new enchanted castle, so
that's really fun. There's trick mirrors, and you can walk through this, like,

(15:35):
enchanted house. And then we have another ride called the hip
hop ride, which is in front of Jerky, and it welcomes
six people at one time. That should be fun. And then the Heidi roller coaster,
that's the bigger roller coaster. So there's 10 cars, and they spin out
on a hyper boost speed spinning coaster about 42
feet high. And then also, it's fun for those people who like the

(15:58):
adrenaline rush. I'm not particularly a fan of roller coasters, but it would
be fun for some people. Yeah. So if you're into roller coasters, this is the
place to be. That's right. Yeah. And, of course,
you've got your entertainment. You know? Coming up, you have a
great lineup. We do. And and you also have
entertainers throughout the area. No. Like, I encourage people

(16:20):
if they haven't had the opportunity to buy a ticket to a show to
consider it on a day where we have a lot of tickets available because a
grounds ticket is only a few dollars less than a ticket into the stadium.
And with that ticket into the stadium, you can get access to the grounds, plus
you could go watch the rodeo. So I encourage people to go look and see
what's available for that. But if you can't make it into the stadium for the

(16:41):
big concerts, we have multiple different opportunities to see live
music. So in our wine garden, we have a stage with live music in there.
We also have live music on our junction stage, which is in the carnival,
presented by Woodside Energy. And then we also have music in the hideout,
which is in the evenings, and it's a big tent all the way in the
back of the carnival. There's music live music there frequently as well.

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Is there an opportunity to dance? You can dance all night long,
Baka. You can do whatever you like. Alright. Of course.
So what's the lineup, the entertainment lineup at the arena?
We have everything everyone could ask for. We have a lot of really big
acts like Reba McEntire, Post Malone. We have some amazing
country acts coming back that are more popular or been around, like

(17:26):
Old Dominion. We have Luke Bryan. We have Cody Jenks. We
have Brad Paisley. But we also have new up and coming
country artists, which is something that we are very proud of because we
often get these artists before they make it big. Right? And so we're
excited to have Bailey Zimmerman out here. Warren Siders
is coming. They're all up and coming artists. Charlie Crockett is also a

(17:49):
really popular one. And Zach Topp, who sold out his concert really fast,
is gonna be a really good show. And we also have a few females. We
have, you know, we have our, Christian artists coming,
and we have, yeah, Reba McEntire. So, yes, we have a lot of
diversity. We also have on our Black Heritage Night, Bun b's Birthday
Bonanza, and he's bringing a variety of r and b to rap artists with him.

(18:11):
So he's really good. Yeah. He's really good. Oh, and we can't forget Corrine
Lyon and also Grupo Fonterra's coming, and so
fan favorites for everyone. Yeah. Yeah. We
before we started recording, we were talking about the
cultural difference that the rodeo has
implemented also throughout the year. Yeah. It's important for us

(18:33):
to try and mimic the community that we live in. Right? And so our community
is 50% Hispanic, and so we want to really
recognize that and make sure that people feel like they're seen. And so
we do have two Hispanic artists this year, which we're really proud of, and people
love it. They're already sold out, I think. So we know that they're gonna have
big crowds. And then also the other artists that are coming

(18:55):
back, it's hard because of scheduling with some of these artists. So, of course, there'd
be more that we'd like, but sometimes it doesn't work out with scheduling. So we'll
just try again for them next year. Yeah. But even out in the grounds,
you can see it. Oh, 1100%. Definitely.
Yeah. So where can we get tickets? So I encourage
people to go to rodeohouston.com to buy their tickets. A lot of people,

(19:17):
unfortunately, are buying tickets only at the third party websites, and
we can't verify those tickets spot on those third party websites. Although
most of them are probably okay, we can't verify them. So if if there is
an issue, you might not be able to get your money back. Or if something
happens, you might not be able to get in the concert. So please go to
rodeohouston.com or download our app. Our ticket provider

(19:38):
or official ticket provider is
access,axs.com, and that is the ticket
provider who is providing tickets for our guests. And so we want people
to purchase their tickets through access to ensure they are legit.
We have a lot of tickets still available, so we want people to still buy
them. They start as low as $26, 20 7
dollars, which is very affordable, but they can go up to go up

(20:01):
to a little bit more than that if they're on resale. Yeah. I know last
year, a lot of people were complaining and having issues because
they were getting tickets that were counterfeit. Yeah. You really have
to triple check where you're getting your tickets because there are scam
artists out there, and they wanna take advantage. So especially for those
individuals who are not as technologically advanced as

(20:23):
others, double checking the links, verifying that it is
where you're getting it, maybe have someone double check for you, those types of things.
Are you going to be offering any family discounts,
deals out there? Yeah. So our family Wednesdays, that's when we encourage
people to utilize those discounts. Kids under a certain age and adults
over the age of 60 are free on those Wednesdays before noon, and then that

(20:46):
middle Wednesday, it's free to everyone in the community before noon. And
then the discounts, on those days are on variety of food items
in the junction and also at our vendors.
Yeah. Danielle, safety nowadays is always
on the back of our minds and always a concern, especially
at large events like this. When we attend the the

(21:09):
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, can we be assured
that we'll be safe? Of course. Safety is our number
one priority at our event, and we are very proud to say
that we are very, in fact, safe
for for the community, for families, for people, for guests coming.
It's something that we pride ourselves in. We work with local, state, and federal law

(21:31):
enforcement to make sure that we are securing the grounds, that we know
who's coming in, who's leaving, what they're bringing with them.
We have over 600 people on grounds to make sure
that people are safe and they feel safe. We don't allow guns
on the grounds at all. We also have a very strict policy when it comes
to what else you cannot bring, and that full list is at

(21:53):
rodeohouston.com. And so we also encourage people to,
you know, pay attention to surroundings. If you see something, say something. But
overall, most people that are coming here wanna have a good time. They don't wanna
stir up trouble. Right? This is a family friendly event that people look forward to
every single year. We have accidents and things that happen, but we are
prepared for those, and we are ready for anything that may come. Yeah. And

(22:15):
even children that get lost? Yes. We have a really great system for
children that get lost. We encourage families when they have little kids to get
this wristband that we have, and then a piece of the wristband is
taken off and given to our committee. So if the child is ever lost,
there's a number on that matches the number they have, and they have the direct
contact for the parent. So it helps with that significantly. We

(22:38):
rarely have a parent lost from a child for a very long period of
time. And before I forget, are is the public
invited or allowed to go in into the auctions when you're having
auctions? You know it. Yes. I think a lot of people are not aware that
they can go watch our auctions, our livestock auctions, and they're
awesome. I have to tell you, yeah, it is there, but it's a very cool

(22:59):
experience because these kids work their butt off raising these animals,
and this is a very pivotal moment for them. They're going to end
up winning thousands of dollars that could be life changing for them to help
them with school or whatever they may need to help raise another animal. And
so it's a really fun experience and also to see the donors who are, you
know, advocating for them and donating so much money to help these

(23:22):
kids. It's amazing. Yeah. Kids are amazing. I
was, seeing some of the artwork that they've done because you've
had that artwork competition as well. And, the
young lady that won, she is amazing. Oh, these
these, kids, these students are absolutely
incredible. I've never seen anything like it in my life. I am just always

(23:44):
blown away every single year. They're amazing. Yeah. Yeah. They really are.
So will you have some of their paintings out in an exhibit?
Of course. So if you come upstairs to NRG
Center, we have a lot of the artwork, not the grand champion or the
reserve grand champion, but all of the other art pieces of art
displayed. And so you can check out all of the art from, like, fourth grade

(24:06):
all the way up to twelfth grade. But we also have the Grand Champion or
Reserve Grand Champion displayed outside of our offices at Energy Center, so we encourage
people to go check it out because it is awesome. Fantastic. Can't wait to
see them. Do you still need volunteers? We're always looking for
volunteers. Always. We do have a lot of volunteers as but there's always
an opportunity for someone. We encourage them to look at our

(24:28):
website to see what committees we have because we have so many. We have a
hundred nine committees. And then we start taking on those volunteers
in about the summertime. So if you wanna volunteer for next year, just keep an
eye out in the summer and the fall. That's when we're gonna start talking with
people about we're inquiring about people volunteering for
2026. Yeah. It's a lot of fun participating in a committee.

(24:49):
I got to do that and just had a blast. Yeah. Because it's like a
social club. You get to hang out with your friends, but you also get to
give back, so it's great. Yeah. Yeah. And
so, Danielle, if people want to know more about the
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, where what's the website? And
maybe if you have a phone number that we can call. So the

(25:11):
website is the best place you can go, rodeohouston.com.
I'm gonna pull up our app for you so you can see it. Our app
is so incredible. And if you open it up can you see
it? Yeah. Yeah. So our app has everything you need. So it
has this whole section about barbecue and things that are
happening. But you just scroll down and it'll give you maps. It'll give you

(25:32):
directions. You can buy merchandise on here, and you have
everything at your fingertips. You have a chance to buy tickets, have an
interactive map. You can even see the lineup on here. So if you wanna
check out who's performing on what day, you can check it out here. So
I encourage people to go to rodeohouston.com and download this app. It
is gonna give you everything you need to know for the rodeo. If you wanna

(25:54):
learn about the organization itself, just go to our website,
rodeohouston.com. But we also have a lot of stories
on here. So stories about how to plan your rodeo, what you need to know
before you go to your rodeo, all kinds of really cool content. Thank you
for showing us that that app because it will be very
helpful. Of course. Yeah. It's great. Everyone's

(26:15):
covered it. Yeah. Especially if you've got kids that you have to watch and
hold on to and make sure they're having fun as well. Yeah. And
you can lose track of time easily at the rodeo. There's just so much going
on. So it'll help you stay on track to make sure you don't miss something
because certain things only happen at certain hours. Right? And so you
don't wanna lose your chance to see whatever that may be. And then I

(26:36):
also encourage people to go into NRG Arena and go check out the horse show
and the horse horses. Forgot about the horses. Yeah. And there's also
shopping vendors in there that people often forget about. So there's really cool stuff
over there. It's just a little further away, and so people sometimes over overlook it.
Yeah. Yeah. And the horses are amazing. Incredible.
You have all kinds of breeds of horses there, and

(26:59):
it's just it's I couldn't believe it when I saw them. It's like I know.
This is a horse right now. It's crazy. Yeah.
Yeah. But they're beautiful. They're absolutely beautiful. Anything
else that you would like to add that we didn't get to talk
about? No. I think that for people who have never been to the rodeo,
just come with an open mind and get excited because it is a

(27:22):
really fun opportunity. I want you also to try things maybe you've
never tried before, and go to the rodeo itself in the
stadium. Just get a ticket and go see it because it's really cool, and maybe
allocate more than one day. But overall, I tell everyone,
just come excited, come hungry, and ready to learn. Definitely hungry.
Yeah. Yeah. And and, of course, we have a lot of people that come

(27:44):
in from all over the world just to to be at the
rodeo. Yeah. And, so they need an app like that, and
they need all the information they can they can get so they can have
a a good time. Yeah. We have a lot we have about representatives
from over, like, 30 different countries come. So it's very well
represented across the globe. Yeah. Yeah. Well, I

(28:07):
can't wait to go, and I'm sure that my listeners probably can't either
because every year, it's so much fun. And like you
mentioned as well, this year is you've added so much more
to make it bigger. Yeah. And and for sure, it's
guaranteed that you're gonna have a lot of fun and,
great experience there. No doubt. We'll see you at the rodeo. It's gonna be

(28:29):
awesome this year. Yeah. For sure. Well, Danielle, thank you so
much for joining me and for giving us all the
incredible details on this year's Houston Livestock Show and
Rodeo and why we should attend. And it's going
to be there from the fourth, March fourth, through
March 23. Right? Right. So we have a whole month

(28:51):
of fun Yeah. Security. Yeah. And if you can go every day
because I'm sure that there's a lot of stuff you miss if you just
go one day. That's right. And so and, of course, thank you all
as well for joining me. Please send me your comments
and any show ideas that you might have. Thank you so much for
having me. You're welcome.
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