The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, also called Rodeo Houston, is the world's largest livestock exhibition as well as the world's largest rodeo event. In 2007, attendance reached more than 1.8 million keeping with an average of almost 2 million a year which requires the support of approximately 19,000 volunteers. The 20 day event is held at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas and features bull riding, livestock judging, concerts, a parade,a 5k walk & run, a carnival, trail rides, pig racing, barbecue and wine competitions, shopping, sales, and auctions.

The rodeo has drawn some of the world's biggest stars and music legends including Selena, Elvis Presley, George Strait, Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Beyoncé, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys, and Maroon 5.