The 2019 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is just around the corner! This year's annual Texan event is gearing up to be the best yet, with its famous giant carnival, outstanding performances, and iconic eats and treats. This year's Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will be full of colorful rides, intense action, good music, and tasty food. Get excited for Monday, Feb 25th, for the opening day. Here is a bucket list of all the top things you need to experience at this year's Houston Rodeo! 1. Go on one of the exciting carnival rides The largest rodeo in the country obviously needs a carnival to match, so the Houston carnival offers more than 80 unique rides plus game booths and food vendors. Riding the classic favorites like the merry-go-round and the Ferris wheel is a must, but don't be afraid to try out one of the crazy rides like the Sky Flyer! View this post on Instagram The Sky Flyer will have you soaring through the Houston skies in 2019! Raise your hand if you can't wait to go for a spin during #RODEOHOUSTON! ๐โโ๏ธ A post shared by RODEOHOUSTON (@rodeohouston) on Jan 23, 2019 at 4:05pm PST View this post on Instagram There's nothing quite like a night out under the bright lights of the carnival! #RODEOHOUSTON A post shared by RODEOHOUSTON (@rodeohouston) on Mar 8, 2018 at 6:15pm PST 2. Eat everything that is deep fried The Houston rodeo serves some of the tastiest and unique festival foods, from funnel cakes to fried Oreos and even fried Twinkies. Anything fried automatically tastes better! Except maybe the fried butter. View this post on Instagram Better late than never, right? ๐คฃ My favorite fried treat this year at the rodeo was their fried cheesecake. Super good! In order of greatness: 1) fried cheesecake 2) fried oreos 3) fried snickers A post shared by Jenn (@foodwithjenn) on Mar 26, 2018 at 4:24pm PDT View this post on Instagram Truth or fiction? ๐๐ป Greasy foods cause acne and inflammation. ๐ค Greasy food is thought to be fatty food, referring to "bad fats" such as various oils used for frying as used in this Texas-sized bag of curly fries ๐ I got at the recent @rodeohouston. Although this "grease and acne" myth is often believed, there is no scientific data to fully support this theory. Oily food does not cause oily skin, but the association of greasy food and acne has not been proven.ย ๐ง Some research suggests that skim milk ๐ฅ and diets with a high glycemic index, such as those high in sugar and carbohydrates, may be linked to acne. The takeaway: A well-balanced healthy diet overall is good for your health including your skin! ๐๐ผโโ๏ธHave you made dietary changes and your acne improved? Tell me below!๐๐ป #skinanddiet #acne #diet A post shared by Kellie Reed, MD, FAAD (@skin_dr_reed) on Mar 19, 2018 at 5:04am PDT 3. Enjoy a Texas-sized drink Everything is bigger in Texas. Including the alcohol! View this post on Instagram Cheers, y'all! In just a few short weeks you will be enjoying sweet and spicy beverages, chowing down on turkey legs, and topping it all off with funnel cakes...and so much MORE. Who can't wait? #RODEOHOUSTON A post shared by RODEOHOUSTON (@rodeohouston) on Jan 25, 2019 at 5:15pm PST View this post on Instagram Sometimes you gotta be a tourist in your own city! Doing the rodeo right! ๐ค ๐ข #rodeohouston #hlsr2018 #piรฑaloca A post shared by ๐น๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐จ๐๐๐ (@chasing_coordinates_) on Mar 9, 2018 at 2:53pm PST 4. Choose your favorite artist to see live Houstonย always gets the best musical acts to keep the party going after the rodeo events end. This year has an incredible list of stars attending, including Zedd, George Strait, Brad Paisley, and Cardi B and Kacey Musgraves, who both just won Grammys this month! Be sure to check out the dates and tickets for when your top favorite is going to be there. View this post on Instagram FaceTiming Hennessy A post shared by CARDIVENOM (@iamcardib) on Feb 4, 2019 at 1:28pm PST View this post on Instagram Did you see who's performing at #RODEOHOUSTON in 2019? Tickets go on sale Thursday, Jan. 10 at 10am! *Online waiting room opens at 9:30 am. A post shared by RODEOHOUSTON (@rodeohouston) on Jan 3, 2019 at 5:58pm PST 5. Go crazy during the barrel racing event I think everyone can agree that barrel racing is the coolest sport at the rodeo. The women and the horses in this event are incredible to watch every year! View this post on Instagram These gals have a need for speed! Barrel Racing, pres. by @Whataburger is burnin' up the dirt at the Rodeo! ๐ฅ Hailey Kinsel won last nightโs round with a 13.93! #SARodeo #AllForTheKids ๐ธ: @westfall.greg A post shared by San Antonio Rodeo (@sanantoniorodeo) on Feb 16, 2019 at 1:00pm PST View this post on Instagram #MondayMotivation: Set goals. Work hard. Chase your dreams. Hereโs to wishing everyone a great school year! #RODEOHOUSTON A post shared by RODEOHOUSTON (@rodeohouston) on Aug 20, 2018 at 10:15am PDT 6. Pet the cutest animals at the petting zoo Who wouldn't want to? View this post on Instagram ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ท A post shared by BloodyMUA (@bloodydorkable) on Mar 16, 2018 at 8:44pm PDT View this post on Instagram Can you tell how much I love the petting zoo?? ๐ A post shared by Samantha Coulter (@samiam2334) on Feb 17, 2019 at 12:40pm PST 7. Be sure to watch the entire show The Houston Rodeoย wouldn't be what it is without all the exciting events that fill up the show. You won't want to miss any of it, from the bull riding to the mutton busting! View this post on Instagram This is my new favorite photo from @rodeohouston 2018 @cervirodeo . . . #rodeo #bronc #buckingbronco #buckingbroncos #buckingbronc #western #rodeohouston18 #cowboy #horses #horse #cowboys #photography #texas #rodeohouston #rodeotime #buckinghorse #bucking #rodeohouston2018 #cervirodeocompany #sportsphotography #rodeophotography #impulsephotographymb #houstontx #houston A post shared by Impulse Photography (@impulsephotographymb) on Mar 7, 2018 at 5:40pm PST @rodeohoustonembedded via
