Date: March 2012
The complete 2012 Schedule of Events including all your favorite Rodeo Austin hotspots: Rockin' A Ranch, Ol' McDonald's Barn, Crazy Canyon, Luedecke Arena, Town Square, Kidstown and Chow Town!
2012 Schedule of Events
Date: 03/01/2012
The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo is proud to celebrate 75 years of serving the youth of Texas and is excited to announce the launch of the organization's first-ever, commemorative history book.
75th Anniversary Book Pre-Sale
Date: 03/03/2012
The BBQ Dance and Auction is an evening of dinner and dancing to support the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Scholarship Fund!
BBQ Auction and Dance
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Date: 03/16 - 03/17/2012
The BBQ Cook-Off is an entertainment feature not to be missed at Rodeo Austin.
BBQ Cook-Off
Date: 03/08/2012
The 75th Anniversary Miss Rodeo Austin Scholarship Contest and Big Dreams Party will be held downtown Austin on 6th Street at the Driskill Hotel on Thursday, March 8th.
Big Dreams Party & Miss Rodeo Austin Contest
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Date: 03/23 - 03/24/2012
Join us at Bullet Proof as we blow out the end of the Rodeo with tons of entertainment. Held in a private tent on the Fairgrounds, Bullet Proof is a night of BBQ, bands, beverages and “boot stompin’”
Bullet Proof
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Date: 03/09 - 03/24/2012
Rodeo Austin is proud to bring you the largest carnival in Austin!
Carnival
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Date: 03/02/2012
Cowboy Breakfast is the official kick-off to the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo.
Cowboy Breakfast
Date: May 2012
The 9th Annual Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Cowboy Classic Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, May 14, 2012 at the beautiful Lost Creek Country Club.
Cowboy Classic Golf Tournament
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Dia del Vaquero presented by State Farm is a special day we pay tribute to Hispanic Heritage!
Dia del Vaquero
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Date: 03/09 - 03/24/2012
Little ones will enjoy exploring the Farmer for a Day exhibit where they can gather apples from the tree, find freshly laid eggs in the chicken coop, pull a wagon around the farm and more!
Farmer for a Day
The Founders Club is located in the Rodeo Arena and is reserved for Founder Members, Sponsors and their guests.
Founders Club
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Date: 03/09 - 03/24/2012
Both children and adults will enjoy feeding and petting the baby deer, goats, llamas, and kangaroos in our petting zoo area.
H-E-Buddy Petting Zoo
Date: 03/08 - 03/15/2012
The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo hosts some of Central Texas' premier equine competitions.
Horse Show
Date: 03/09 - 03/24/2012
The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo is home to the 8th largest Junior Livestock Show in North America.
Junior Livestock Show
Date: March 2012
Visit Kidstown for pint-sized fun at the Fairgrounds. It's a good time for the whole family!
Kidstown
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Date: 03/11 - 03/12/2012
Get readyfor this Wild West Show and witness the Lone Star Vaulters' acrobatics as they gracefully perform gymnastics on horseback.
Lone Star Vaulters
Date: 03/09 - 03/24/2012
T-Bone the Longhorn entertains crowds at the Longhorn Puppet Show.
Longhorn Puppet Show
Date: 03/10 - 03/24/2012
Rodeo Austin is committed to bringing in a great variety of genre blending, award winning artists to the Main Stage for each Rodeo Austin Concert.
Main Stage
Date: 03/09 - 03/24/2012
Take a step back in time with Dr. WIllie Gettbedder and the crew as they perform a tale of the Old West.
Medicine Man Show
Date: 03/04 - 03/10/2012
The Miss Rodeo Austin Scholarship Contest is open to young ladies ages 15-22 who reside within the state of Texas.
Miss Rodeo Austin
Date: 03/10 - 03/24/2012
All three Saturdays dedicated to our most popular sheep riding event!
Mutton Bustin' Mania
Date: 03/10 - 03/23/2012
Join us at the rodeo for this crowd favorite, where aspiring young cowboys and cowgirls get six seconds of fame by busting out of the chute aboard their woolly mounts.
Mutton Bustin’
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Date: January 2012
Off the Vine is an exclusive wine tasting and silent auction event benefitting the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo mission of Promoting Youth Education – Preserving Western Heritage
Off the Vine Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
Date: 03/10 - 03/18/2012
The Open Livestock Show features Boer Goats, Texas Longhorns and Miniature Herefords.
Open Livestock Show
Date: 03/09 - 03/24/2012
Take a ride on a real, live rodeo pony! A kid favorite, $5 per ride!
Pony Rides
Date: 03/12 - 03/24/2012
Each March, Rodeo Austin hosts the world’s 5th largest indoor, regular season ProRodeo. Each ProRodeo performance includes many exciting events. Learn about them all below!
ProRodeo
Date: 03/09 - 03/24/2012
Stop by the outdoor stage in the Rockin’ A Ranch for a wide array of music highlighting some of Texas' hottest bands. If you're looking for a great spot to grab a drink, enjoy a corn dog and listen!
Rockin' A Outdoor Stage
Date: 02/11/2012
Join us at the Palmer Events Center for the 2012 Rodeo Austin Gala on February 11, 2012.
Rodeo Austin Gala
Date: March 2012
Showcase your video journalism talents and you could be a Rodeo Awesome Reporter!
Rodeo Awesome Reporter
Date: 03/10/2012
The Rodeo Rumble is a day of racing fun for youngsters on the Fairgrounds.
Rodeo Rumble
School Tours is a half day program that consists of an educational tour with multiple stops, picnic lunch in the arena, fun treats and the opportunity to explore more on your own.
School Tours
The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo hosted the 10th annual Shoot Out Sporting Clay Tournament, Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at the Texas Disposal Systems Exotic Game Ranch & Pavilion.
Shoot Out Sporting Clay Tournament