Community Events for March 2024

Laredo International Fair & Exposition | Laredo, TX | 2/26 – 3/2

The Laredo International Fair & Exposition is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1963. In 1965, L.I.F.E. became a certified 501 (c) (5) organization by the Internal Revenue Service due to its concentration in the areas of labor, agriculture, and horticulture.

The organization and the county fairgrounds serve as the central station for education camps aimed at training students to provide them with educational resources for their project to be presented at the County’s annual fair. L.I.F.E. works closely with the members of the different 4-H Clubs and high school Future Farmers of America (F.F.A.) clubs.

Rodeo Houston | Houston, TX | 2/27 – 3/17

The RODEOHOUSTON Super Series is a 20-day tournament-style competition that crowns an event champion in bareback riding, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, and women’s barrel racing and breakaway roping. With a total payout of $2,178,000, each champion is awarded $50,000, plus previous round winnings, a custom-made saddle and belt buckle, and an invitation to compete at RODEOHOUSTON the following year.

RODEOHOUSTON is an official PRCA NFR money event, with earnings from RODEOHOUSTON counting toward qualification for the NFR and the PRCA World Standings.

TK Pro Rodeo Man vs. Beast | Jay, OK | 3/1 – 3/2

TK Rodeo Company produces Rodeos & Bull Ridings in and around Oklahoma.

Southeastern Rodeo Association | Hattiesburgh, MS | 3/2

Southeastern Rodeo Association’s mission is all about providing affordable family entertainment. Not just any kind of entertainment, but high-quality entertainment. Southeastern Rodeo Association showcases professional cowboys in events such as Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Ladies Barrel Racing, Ladies Steer Undecorating, Team Roping, Bull Riding and Junior Barrel Racing for kids.

Xtreme Bull Bash | Lufkin, TX | 3/2

Come Watch the Toughest 8 Seconds in Sports. Our stand-alone bull riding events pit the strongest bulls against incredible riders. Watch as each rider competes for their share of the prize, and see why bull riding is considered one of the toughest sports in the world.

Events are PRCA-sanctioned and organized by rodeo veterans with decades of experience.
From the wild bulls to the outrageous bullfighters, it’s sure to be fun for the whole family.

Four States Youth Rodeo Association | Henderson, TX | 3/2

Zapata County Fair | Zapata, TX | 3/7 – 3/9

Get Ready For The Biggest Little Town Fair In Texas! The 52nd annual Zapata County Fair March 7th-March 9th, 2024 in Zapata, Texas!

Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo | Mercedes, TX | 3/7 – 3/17

In 1939, the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Agricultural Exposition, the foundation of today’s Show, was organized as a project of the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce. The first Show was held in 1940 on the grounds of a local livestock sales yard with improvised pens and lean-to sheds. The Show continued to be held on this same property until 1949 when it moved to its present location. In 1947, the Show was incorporated and chartered as a non-profit educational organization with a Board of Directors representing all of the four southmost counties of Texas.

Cowgirl 30 Under 30 Class of 2024 | 3/8

Out of 162 qualified, talented, and diverse applicants, these 30 ladies represent the COWGIRL 30 Under 30 Class of 2024 and are the future for women in the Western industry. Their contributions drive the industry to new levels for generations to come.

The American Rodeo | Arlington, TX | 3/8 – 3/9

One of a kind multi-event competition featuring the best in western sports and music entertainment.

Oklahoma Youth Expo | Oklahoma City, OK | 3/10 – 3/22

The Oklahoma Youth Expo is the World’s Largest Junior Livestock Show and truly is The Greatest Show. Every March more than 7,000 4-H and FFA members bring more than 13,000 head of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and ag mechanics projects to Oklahoma City to exhibit their projects.

The Oklahoma Youth Expo annually awards nearly $2 million to exhibitors, more than $300,000 in academic scholarships and has a $25 million economic impact on the Oklahoma City Metroplex.

PRCA Championship Rodeo | Council Bluffs, IA | 3/15 – 3/16

Hip Hop Cowboys Rodeo | Mesquite, TX | 3/16

Young Men’s Business League – South Texas State Fair | Beaumont, TX | 3/21 – 3/31

The Young Men’s Business League South Texas State Fair is over 100 years old. One of the first fairs in the city was held during the first week of October 1907. There is evidence to indicate that an earlier fair was held in 1904 and perhaps others before that, but the ’07 event was the start of 112 consecutive years of fairs in Beaumont.

Ozark Empire PRCA Pro Rodeo | Springfield, MO | 3/22 – 3/23

Ozark Spring Roundup | Springfield, MO | 3/22 – 3/24

Conveniently located off of Interstate 44, the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds and Event Center offers diverse facilities with ample parking capacity. Over 100,000 square feet of indoor space on our 76 acre complex enables us to handle any type of event. The facility is home to the Annual Ozark Empire Fair and over 100 other events year round.

Worthy Stables Pine Belt Round Up | Petal, MS | 3/23

Equine Assisted Services provide exciting and life-changing results for a broad range of individuals. By offering these activities in a safe and structured environment, Worthy Stables enables participants to experience independence, forge a relationship with a horse, and become a part of a community. A member center of PATH International, Worthy Stables adheres to the strictest safety standards and maintains the industry standards of education, accountability, and good practices.

​Every participant at Worthy Stables is provided an individual curriculum to reach their goals, improve their situations, and become the best versions of themselves. Even in group sessions, we provide one-on-one teaching of individualized lessons and activities. The ultimate goals of all activities at Worthy Stables are independence, increased self-awareness and confidence, and ability to seek help and provide self-care as needed. The benefits of therapeutic horsemanship cannot be overstated and our goal is to share those with as many people as possible.

Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame | Fort Worth, TX | 3/28

The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame honors those individuals who have shown excellence in competition, business, and support of rodeo and the western lifestyle in Texas.

Central Arkansas Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association | El Paso, AR | 3/29 – 3/30