Rodeo Austin
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo

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Rodeo Austin
(Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo)
March 9-24, 2012
Travis County Expo Center
Tickets – ProRodeo + Concert $25-$37
Admission – Fairgrounds $4-$7
Carnival Wristbands (Daily) - $24-$32
Carnival Wristbands (Season) - $105-$130
Parking - $10/vehicle

*Photo courtesy of Phil Gyford*

The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, an Austin nonprofit, is held each year in March. The fair and rodeo runs for two weeks (16 days) and features ProRodeo events (Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association & Women’s Professional Rodeo Association), daily/nightly concerts, a livestock show, and the year’s largest Austin area carnival.

The STFR claims roots going back to 1938 with the Travis County Baby Beef Show held downtown and boasting all of 16 animals.

Today, the rodeo is the 5th largest indoor regular season ProRodeo in the world. The economic impact of the rodeo and fair is estimated to be in excess of $50 million. In 2009, the total event attendance was 300,000, including total Rodeo attendance of 66,000.

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2012 Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Concerts and Live Music Schedule

There are three areas to hear live music and concerts at the Austin Rodeo:

The Main Stage - Located in the rodeo arena itself, these are the big name attractions and concert headliners.

2012 Rodeo Austin Main Stage Concert Schedule

3/10/2012 - Eli Young Band
3/11/2012 - Chris Young
3/12/2012 - Clay Walker
3/13/2012 - Demi Lovato
3/14/2012 - Jake Owen
3/15/2012 - The Band Perry
3/16/2012 - Sara Evans
3/17/2012 - Josh Abbott
3/18/2012 - Glen Campbell
3/19/2012 - Bellamy Brothers
3/20/2012 - Gavin DeGraw
3/21/2012 - Josh Turner
3/22/2012 - Stoney LaRue
3/23/2012 - Bret Michaels
3/24/2012 - Kevin Fowler

The 100X Club - Located outside the rodeo arena, the 100X Club opens at 5:00 pm nightly (and 1:00 pm on Sundays) and features live music and closed circuit broadcast of the rodeo ($5 cover for non members).

2012 Rodeo Austin 100X Club Live Music Schedule

3/09/2012 - Weldon Henson
3/10/2012 - Philip Thomas
3/11/2012 - ScooterBrown
3/12/2012 - Jeremy Steding
3/13/2012 - Ryan McBride
3/14/2012 - South Texas Sounds
3/15/2012 - Aaron Navarro
3/16/2012 - Jesse Jennings
3/17/2012 - Chad Johnson Band
3/18/2012 - Shy Blakeman
3/19/2012 - The Magnolia Band
3/20/2012 - Janie Balderas
3/21/2012 - Clayton Gardner
3/22/2012 - Charla Corn
3/23/2012 - Jeff Whitehead
3/24/2012 - Rankin Twins

The Rockin' A Ranch Outdoor Stage - Located in the fairgrounds area, this venue features a large variety of Texas bands and acts

2012 Star of Texas Fairgrounds Concert Schedule

3/09/2012 - Weldon Henson
3/09/2012 - Sam Riggs
3/09/2012 - Ryan Beaver
3/10/2012 - Brandon Bolin
3/10/2012 - Brian Burke Band
3/10/2012 - Kyle Bennett
3/11/2012 - Jeff Gore-Heading Down the Trail
3/11/2012 - Jeff Gore-Days And Nights In The Saddle
3/11/2012 - Jeff Gore-Back At The Ranch
3/12/2012 - Jeremy Steding
3/12/2012 - Ryan McBride Band
3/12/2012 - Kimberly Dunn
3/13/2012 - Dillon Havins
3/13/2012 - Camille Sanders
3/13/2012 - Kristen Mari
3/14/2012 - South Texas Sounds
3/14/2012 - Kyle Park
3/14/2012 - Curtis Grimes
3/15/2012 - Aaron Navarro
3/15/2012 - Jonathan Fox
3/15/2012 - Hudson Moore
3/16/2012 - Jesse Jennings
3/16/2012 - Lohman's Crossing
3/16/2012 - Kimberly Kelly
3/17/2012 - Frank Gomez
3/17/2012 - Los Texmaniacs
3/17/2012 - Los Texas Wranglers
3/18/2012 - Shy Blakeman
3/18/2012 - KR Wood
3/18/2012 - Carter Beckworth
3/19/2012 - The Magnolia Band
3/19/2012 - On Target
3/19/2012 - Gary P. Nunn
3/20/2012 - Janie Balderas
3/20/2012 - The Brothers Vinyl
3/20/2012 - The Soldier Thread
3/21/2012 - Clayton Gardner
3/21/2012 - Kirby Brown
3/21/2012 - Sam Silva and The Good
3/22/2012 - Charla Corn
3/22/2012 - Nick Verzosa
3/22/2012 - Bleu Edmondson
3/23/2012 - Lohman's Crossing
3/23/2012 - Speed Limit 180
3/23/2012 - Chaotic 8
3/23/2012 - Dawn Over Zero3/24/2012 - The Rankin Twins
3/24/2012 - Rodney Parker and 50 Peso Reward
3/24/2012 - Brandon Jenkins

Additional Information - Rodeo Austin

The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo is also a major contributor toward college scholarships. In 2010 the organization awarded $372,000 to 46 students.

Other highlights include BBQ Cook-off, pig races, Kidstown, and and the exclusive Off the Vine wine tasting fundraiser.

Additionally, the 2011 Rodeo Austin Gala, a black tie fundraising event featuring silent auction, dinner, drinks, and concert, is held each February at the Palmer Events Center.