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Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 2027 (95th)
Mar 2–21
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Houston Rodeo 2027 — 95th, 20 days at NRG, world's largest livestock show + concert series.
What you need to know
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 2027 (95th) runs Mar 2–21, 2027, in Houston, Texas. Brazos Bend State Park (40 mi southwest, TPWD reservation 5 months out) doubles as a George Observatory dark-sky weekend — pair the rodeo Tuesday-Thursday concerts with Brazos Bend Friday-Saturday stargazing.
- When
- Mar 2–21, 2027
- Where
- Houston (NRG Stadium + NRG Park, TX)
- How long
- 20 days
- RV camping nearby
- 10 verified Texas campgrounds below, none in Houston itself
The 95th Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo runs March 2-21, 2027 at NRG Stadium and NRG Park.
Daily rodeo + headliner concert format; carnival, livestock judging, and World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest (opens prior weekend). NRG Park's RV camping is reserved for exhibitor livestock haulers; general attendees base elsewhere. Practical bases: Lakeview RV Resort (Pearland, ~15 mi south, full hookups), Houston Leisure RV Resort (Highlands, ~25 mi east), Brazos Bend State Park (Needville, ~40 mi southwest, electric + water, dark-sky access). METRO Park & Ride from Reliant Center West Lot runs Rodeo specials. Rodeo Run 10K opens the festival February 27.
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. Houston late February through March runs 75°F day / 55°F night, with thunderstorm probability rising into the second weekend. NRG Park parking lots flood in heavy rain — check Houston TranStar before evening departures. Texas alcohol-to-go laws differ from open-container norms; do not drive after rodeo events, use Uber + Lyft.
Insider tip. Brazos Bend State Park (40 mi southwest, TPWD reservation 5 months out) doubles as a George Observatory dark-sky weekend — pair the rodeo Tuesday-Thursday concerts with Brazos Bend Friday-Saturday stargazing. Telescope viewing public Saturday nights, $7/vehicle entry.
Official source: rodeohouston.com
Where to sleep near Houston
None of the Texas campgrounds we verify lists Houston as its nearest town.
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Frequently asked about Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (95th)
When is Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 2027 (95th)?
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 2027 (95th) runs Mar 2–21, 2027, in Houston, Texas.
Where is Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (95th) held?
Houston, Texas (NRG Stadium + NRG Park).
What are the exact 2027 dates?
Mar 2–21, 2027.
What RV should I rent for Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (95th)?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans. The 95th Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo runs March 2-21, 2027 at NRG Stadium and NRG Park. Daily rodeo + headliner concert format; carnival, livestock judging, and World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest (opens prior weekend). NRG Park's RV camping is reserved for exhibitor livestock haulers; general attendees base elsewhere. Practical bases: Lakeview RV Resort (Pearland, ~15 mi south, full hookups), Houston Leisure RV Resort (Highlands, ~25 mi east), Brazos Bend State Park (Needville, ~40 mi southwest, electric + water, dark-sky access). METRO Park & Ride from Reliant Center West Lot runs Rodeo specials. Rodeo Run 10K opens the festival February 27.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 28 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Houston late February through March runs 75°F day / 55°F night, with thunderstorm probability rising into the second weekend. NRG Park parking lots flood in heavy rain — check Houston TranStar before evening departures. Texas alcohol-to-go laws differ from open-container norms; do not drive after rodeo events, use Uber + Lyft.
What's an insider tip?
Brazos Bend State Park (40 mi southwest, TPWD reservation 5 months out) doubles as a George Observatory dark-sky weekend — pair the rodeo Tuesday-Thursday concerts with Brazos Bend Friday-Saturday stargazing. Telescope viewing public Saturday nights, $7/vehicle entry.
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Boater Education required for anyone born Sept 1, 1993 or later — Texas Parks & Wildlife — Boater Education
0.08% BAC; Texas open-container law (§49.031) is strict — Texas Penal Code §49.031
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