Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Trivia

Which of the following has performed the most times at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?

• Alan Jackson

• Reba

• Brad Paisley

• George Strait

Which trail ride came first?

• Salt Grass Trail Ride

• Sam Houston Trail Ride

• Spanish Trail Ride

• Cowboy Bill’s Stick Horse Fantasy Camp

Who was the first big-name entertainer to play the rodeo?

• Roy Rogers and Dale Evans

• Gene Autry, the “Singing Cowboy”

• TV cowboy Hopalong Cassidy

• Future president Ronald Reagan

Which of the following facts about Barrel Racing at the Houston Rodeo is true?

• Only women are permitted to participate.

• Riders must weigh less than 140 pounds.

• By rule, each barrel has a rodeo clown inside.

• It’s the only sanctioned Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association event that allows contestants younger than 21.

Where was the rodeo held before the Astrodome?

• Hofheinz Pavilion

• Memorial Park

• Buffalo Stadium

• Democratic Convention Hall

The rodeo didn’t officially change its name to Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo until 1961. What was the original name in 1931?

• Texas Cowboy Jamboree

• Houston Hootenanny

• The Great Houston Roundup

• Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exposition

The Star Trail Hall of Fame “pays tribute to entertainers that have made an impact” on the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. So far, eight acts have been inducted: Gene Autry, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Charley Pride, Roy Rogers, Elvis Presley, George Strait...and who?

• Annie Oakley

• Reba McEntire

• Minnie Pearl

• Patsy Cline

The World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest does NOT judge which of the following meats?

• Link Sausage

• Chicken

• Brisket

• Ribs

What year was Selena’s last performance at the Houston Rodeo?

• 1990

• 1991

• 1993

• 1995

True or False. Bun B’s Southern Takeover at the rodeo included a performance by Erykah Badu in 2023?

• True

• False