FAQs

• Pasadena Rodeo gates open at 5 p.m. Weekday rodeos start at 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday gates open at Noon and the rodeo starts at 2:30 p.m.

The entertainers perform after the last Rodeo event is complete each evening and the stage is set. Actual start times for the concert can vary day by day due to the different number of rodeo competitors and other production elements.
• Weekday rodeos start at 7:30 p.m. The entertainer takes the stage at approximately 9:15 p.m. Pasadena Rodeo gates open at 5 p.m.
• Sunday rodeo start at 2:30 p.m. The entertainer takes the stage at approximately 5:15 p.m. Gates open at Noon

Ticket prices may vary each night. Please see Buy Tickets at the top to see what tickets may cost.

Yes! We will have a carnival this year.

Rodeo tickets include access to the action-packed Rodeo and entertainment following the Rodeo.

Service animals are defined as dogs (or miniature horses when reasonable) that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities. Such animals are welcome in areas where the public is normally allowed to go.

Under the ADA, service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the service animal's work or the individual's disability prevents using these devices. In that case, the individual must maintain control through voice, signal, or other effective controls.

Participation is limited to boys and girls between the ages of 4-7 and weighing less than 60lbs., at the time of competition. Entries for the Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo Mutton Bustin' will be online ONLY. Check-In will be at 6pm each night of the event. Sunday will be 1pm.
Parents may register their children for Mutton Bustin' if they fit the above stated criteria.
The cost is online $40.00 per ride or $50.00 the day of the ride if spots are available.

The safety of the community, patrons, sponsors, and volunteers are of utmost importance. Rodeo Pasadena has implemented measures to provide a safe environment for youth exhibitors, rodeo athletes and rodeo fans.

The Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo, in an effort to provide a safe environment and promote a family-friendly atmosphere, will prohibit concealed and open carry of firearms by private citizens anywhere on the Rodeo Grounds. This prohibition includes Firearms and/or ammunition (licensed or unlicensed) pursuant to Texas Penal Code § 30.06 and 30.07. Other prohibited items include:
• Firearms and/or ammunition.
• Air guns, BB Guns, pellet guns, paintball guns and slingshots.
• Firearm replicas, including non-firing imitations, toys and their components.
• Other Weapons of any kind. Legal pocketknives are permitted.
• Any items deemed inappropriate or hazardous by PLSR security.

Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests. Security procedures include, but are not limited to, body wand screening, bag inspections at designated entrance gates, and random bag checks at all gates.

Screening Information

The following notice is posted at all entrance gates:

All patrons are subject to wand screening and bag inspections upon entry.

Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited on the grounds, including but not limited to:

Air horns
Alcohol
Banners bearing advertisements
Banners deemed offensive or in poor taste
Beach balls
Firearms
Fireworks
Hoverboards
Laser pointers
Professional camera equipment (photography lenses over 3 inches in length)
Weapons
Whistles

Recording Policy

Audio recording is not permitted.
Video recording is not permitted inside the rodeo arena.

Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo does have a clear bag policy.

To expedite entry and enhance security, only the following bags are permitted:

Approved Bags

Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags not exceeding 12" x 6" x 12"
Clear purses
Clear backpacks
Clear crossbody bags
Clear one-gallon freezer bags
Non-transparent small clutches no larger than 5.5" x 8.5"

Diaper bags are permitted when accompanied by a small child; however, all diaper bags are subject to inspection upon entry.

Prohibited Bags

Non-clear purses
Non-clear backpacks
Large tote bags
Camera, binocular, and other equipment cases
Duffel bags and other oversized bags