A note regarding COVID-19
Bandera
Cowboy Mardi Gras Bull Riding
Feb. 11
Mansfiled Park Rodeo Arena, 2886 SH 16 N.
Watch as talented bullriders attempt to beat the clock and stay atop excited bulls, putting on a great show the whole family can enjoy.
Cowboys On Main
March 4-May 27
On Saturdays, find free cowboy fun in downtown Bandera with activities that can include a chuckwagon storyteller, hopping on a saddle-broke longhorn, or a ride in a horse-drawn wagon for a tour of Bandera. Gunfighter reenactment shows take place twice a day.
Bandera Fiber and Arts Week
March 7-11
The Sheep Walk Ranch, 5305 SH 173 North
Celebrating Texas wool, mohair, and alpaca, Bandera Fiber and and Arts Week offers shearing days, classes, vendors, a field trip, and other activities.
Amarillo
Western Antiques and Collectibles Show
March 10-12
Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza, 401 S. Buchanan St.
At the longest-running Western merchandise show and auction in America, visitors and vendors buy, sell, and trade all types of Western items including but not limited to spurs; saddles; chaps; Native American beadwork, baskets, and rugs; antique firearms; gun leather goods; hitched horsehair items; ranch décor; old photos; and fine contemporary pieces.
Bandera
Bandera Fiber and Arts Festival
March 10-11
The Sheep Walk Ranch, 5305 SH 173 North
The Bandera Fiber and and Arts Festival is the capstone of the Bandera Fiber and Arts Week, with live music and vendors.
Amarillo
Texas Gun and Knife Show
March 11-12
Amarillo Civic Center , 401 S. Buchanan St.
This gun show is held at Amarillo Civic Center and hosted by Texas Gun and Knife Association. All federal and local firearm laws and ordinances must be obeyed.
Granbury
Bulls on the Beach
March 18-20
City Beach Park, 505 E. Pearl St.
Bull riding and mutton bustin' return to the Granbury City Beach. It's a unique setting, to say the least. Not only is the City Beach arena different, but it's also the most popular bull riding location for Chute 2 Productions. Bull Riding on the Beach is a World Senior Pro Bull Riding Association sanctioned event.
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Palestine
Boston Porter Memorial Bull Riding
March 18
Anderson County Youth Livestock Pavilion, 750 SH 287 North
Enjoy a kids' rodeo in the afternoon and the bull-riding event in the evening. Organizers are matching some of the country’s rankest bulls with the best pro bull riders.
Bandera
Ham Rodeo
March 18
Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16 North
The Bandera Wranglers, an all-volunteer nonprofit, hosts this annual rodeo that features vendors, wild hogs, barbecue, a concert, and interactive activities.
San Angelo
Texas State Parks 100-Year Celebration
March 18
San Angelo State Park, 362 S. FM 2288
Come to the park and celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Texas State Parks. Events and activities include archery, wildlife viewing, birding, a guided hike, longhorn and bison viewing, canoes for paddling on the lake, fishing with a ranger, biking on the trails, and horseback riding.
Fort Stockton
Comanche Springs Rodeo
March 23-25
Pecos County Coliseum, 1658 Airport Drive
On the fourth weekend of March, head to the Comanche Springs Rodeo for a parade, dancing, live music, and traditional rodeo events. There's free admission on Thursday, and Friday is Family Night where kids ages 12 and under get in for free.
Levelland
ABC Pro Rodeo
March 24-April 1
Mallet Event Center, 2320 US 385 South
Whether it's your first rodeo or not, you'll love watching these rodeo feats including saddle bronc, bareback, steer wrestling, calf roping, team roping, barrel racing, bull riding, mutton bustin', and freestyle bull fighting.
Palestine
Dogwood Fly-In Fair
March 24-26
Palestine Municipal Airport, 1278 CR 421
At this fair, you can find arts, crafts, antiques, military items, and collectibles, as well as take plane rides, visit a gun show, and enjoy a cookoff.
Mesquite
Gun Show
March 25-26
Mesquite Convention Center and Exhibit Hall, 1700 Rodeo Drive
Mesquite Rodeo presents this gun show with over 450 tables of guns, knives, ammo, and shooting supplies. The public is invited to buy, sell, or trade.
Bandera
Ranching Heritage Day
March 25
Hill Country State Natural Area, 10600 Bandera Creek Road
Celebrate ranching life by visiting with exhibitors, making crafts, playing games, and viewing demonstrations. Stop by to learn about and experience some of the many facets of ranching history and culture.
Kerrville
Hill Country Gun Show
April 1-2
Hill Country Veterans Center, 411 Meadowview
Find new and used guns, knives, coins, cutting boards, ammo, and other hunting items for sale. All proceeds go to local area veterans.
Mesquite
Rodeo Parade and Food Truck Rodeo
April 1
Downtown and Front Street Station, 111 S Broad St. and 100 W. Front St.
The 65th annual Rodeo Parade is an all-day, community-wide event that features a downtown farmers market; the Food Truck Rodeo with food trucks lined up along Front Street; and a parade with horses, bands, and floats that wind through downtown Mesquite.
Lubbock
Ranch Day
April 2
National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth St.
Saddle up for a day of activities centered around ranching history, ranch skills, and ranch science. Enjoy the Snake Oil Magic Show, build a log cabin, learn to churn butter, and watch as children have the opportunity to become a ranch hand for the day. Admission is free.
Giddings
Rodeo Giddings
April 14-15
Lee County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Arena, 2495 US 290 West
Enjoy an old-fashioned rodeo full of fun and excitement. Events include steer wrestling, team roping, calf roping, bareback riding, bull riding, barrel racing, and saddle bronc riding.
Kerrville
Texas Gun and Knife Show
April 15-16
Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
Vendors sell new and used guns, knives, ammunition, coins, jewelry, camping gear, accessories, and other hunting and outdoors items.
San Angelo
Regional Cavalry Competition
April 20
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 South Oakes
Held on the historic Fort Concho Parade Grounds, this three-day competition features riding and horsemanship skills that reflect the drills and training of the U.S. Cavalry in the 1800s.
Palestine
1836 Chuckwagon Races
April 21-23
Diamond B Ranch, 11589 FM 321
The race takes place every year during the celebration of Texas' independence. This unique Western event welcomes visitors to come early and bring their horses, mules, and wagons. Enjoy the many activities or just set back and watch. On-site camping is available starting April 14.
San Angelo
Frontier Day
April 22
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 South Oakes
This morning event starts with the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, followed by ongoing entertainment, living history, demonstrations, exhibits, and displays reflecting the region's pioneer, military, agricultural, and ranching heritage.
Lampasas
Riata Roundup Rodeo and LTX Barbecue Fest
April 28-29
Lampasas 580 Sports Complex, 2351 FM 580
The Diamond Cross Rodeo Company is back to produce this rodeo, and there is something for the entire family to enjoy. Thursday night kicks off with a jackpot open barrel race. Friday and Saturday, gates open with mutton bustin' with rodeo events immediately following, plus concerts, food trucks, and vendors. On Saturday before the rodeo, the LTX Barbecue Fest kicks off.
Ozona
Crockett County History Day
May 5
Ozona Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, 505 15th St.
Learn more about the early days on the frontier in and around Ozona during Crockett County History Day on the Ozona Chamber of Commerce grounds. The informative event featurs camels, soldiers, pioneers, flintknapper, and livestock including donkeys from the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue.
Levelland
Clovis Horse Sales
May 5-6
Mallet Event Center, 2320 US 385 South
Quality horses for all types of riders are up for sale. Each sale has different events featuring various types of horses. Events can include team ropings, cow horse futurities, and ranch horse competitions.
Mesquite
Gun Show
May 6-7
Mesquite Convention Center and Exhibit Hall, 1700 Rodeo Drive
Mesquite Rodeo presents this gun show with over 450 tables of guns, knives, ammo, and shooting supplies. The public is invited to buy, sell, or trade.
Bandera
Memorial Day Weekend Stampede Rodeo and Parade
May 26-28
Mansfield Park and Main Street, 2886 SH 16 North
Bandera Pro Rodeo presents three nights of PRCA-sanctioned rodeos with bull riding, team roping, bareback riding, and other competitions. The annual Memorial Day Parade down Main Street gets underway at 11 a.m.
Chuckwagon Dinner and Show
May 27
Flying L Ranch and Resort, 675 Flying L Drive
Fill up on a barbecue dinner with all the fixings. The event includes live country music and dancing, Western entertainment, and other festivities.
Lewisville
Fiesta Charra
May 28
Bill Weaver Arena, 101 Parkway Drive
See activities that take place at a traditional "charreada," which is like a rodeo and practiced in Mexico. Admission is free.
