WHETHER YOU’RE HERE FOR A VISIT OR NEVER LEAVING TOWN, IF YOU HAVEN’T DONE THESE YET, GET ON IT NOW. FROM BY LIBBY INGRASSIA ONCE-A-YEAR EVENTS AND SPOTS THAT ARE TOTALLY UNIQUE TO THOSE WITH HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE, THESE ARE THE ONES YOU’LL KICK YOURSELF IF YOU MISS COMPLETELY.
CONQUER THE FESTIVAL LIST We can’t tell you precisely why Houston is festival central, but if our calendar is any indication, there are several parades, fairs and festivals almost every weekend. From art festivals to food and drink festivals to cultural festivals, pick your event. Keep an eye on the annual festival calendar and try one that’s new to you: Caribbean Heritage, Freedom over Texas and Art Houston are all on for June and July.
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While Houston truly is a cosmopolitan city, our rodeo roots are strong. Visit the world’s largest livestock show and rodeo to hear the bands, see the roping and bull riding, ride the Ferris wheel at the carnival, shop for Western wear and support the scholarships, of course. Rodeo like an insider by wrangling an invitation to be on a barbecue cook-off team or ride along on the Salt Grass Trail Ride (all 104 miles!) to and through Memorial Park.
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO
COWPOKES AND BEYOND AT THE HLSR
