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The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo<\/a> is held every February at the AT&T Center. Whether you want to check out the animals in the barns, ride carnival rides and sample fair food galore, enjoy musical entertainment, or hoot and holler for bucking broncos and barrel racers, this nearly month-long celebration delivers so much fun and excitement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Upcoming dates:<\/strong> Feb. 8-24, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The rodeo is a huge event with many moving parts. If you plan to visit San Antonio during February, get familiar with the rodeo calendar<\/a> and make plans as far in advance as you can. Most locals buy rodeo tickets based on the evening’s musical entertainment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The nightly show is divided into two parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most, although not all, of the musical acts feature some type of country music, and many are famous or well-known entertainers. Whether you’re most interested in the PCRA portion or who’s playing after the cowboy antics are finished, just know that the headline act will drive the crowds and availability of tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The PCRA portion lasts about 90 minutes, after which there is a short break where the performer’s stage is assembled. The musical entertainment lasts for about 75 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo begin releasing info on musical acts in early fall, and the full roster of performers is usually available by mid-December. However, the timing of the announcements can vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Local tip:<\/strong> Expect crowds, dirt, and mud if there have been recent rains. And, while cowboy boots are a totally appropriate footwear choice, make sure your boots are properly broken in because you’ll be doing lots of walking and standing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can buy tickets online<\/a> through the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo’s website, Ticketmaster, or at the rodeo box office in person. Make sure you read the fine print because there are a lot of ticket options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A rodeo ticket includes admission to the fairgrounds and seats for the PRCA rodeo and the nightly show. A fairground-only ticket includes entrance to the barns and midway and doesn’t include rides or food and beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parking isn\u2019t included in your rodeo ticket, but parking passes are available online. I recommend purchasing them as soon as you’re sure of your plans because they usually sell out. Prices range from $10-$25 per car, depending on how far away from the venue you park, so carpooling is a great way to save some cash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The closest off-site public parking lot is the Phillips Parking Lot across from the AT&T Center, which is well-lit and secure and will run you about $25 to park there. If you have even the slightest doubt about whether or not you can park somewhere in downtown San Antonio, your answer is not to park there. If you’re somewhere you’re not supposed to be, your car will get towed, especially during rodeo season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Local tip:<\/strong> Take a ride-share. This isn’t the cheapest option, and prices will vary based on where in San Antonio you start from and whether or not Uber or Lyft have surge pricing in place, but it can be the fastest option for getting in and out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ride-share drop-off point is about a 1\/4 mile from the fairgrounds entrance, so be prepared to walk a bit. Also, brace yourself for longer end-of-the-night waits for ride shares, especially on weekends. If you’ve ever taken a ride-share to a major sporting event or a concert, the rodeo is a comparable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The rodeo kicks off with a series of events to celebrate the rodeo coming to town. These events are beloved by locals and are a great place to experience the warmth and camaraderie of San Antonio’s cowboy culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plan and buy as much as you can in advance. Parking, fairground admission, and ride wristbands can be purchased online via the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo’s website, and the online price is nearly always cheaper than at the gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stalk the rodeo’s website and talk to locals about how to save money. There are typically $2 days \u2014 $2 fairground admission, $2 rides, and $2 select food items \u2014 three to four times a season. Texas businesses such as Whataburger and HEB usually have some type of partnership with the rodeo. These special days and promotions are usually publicized closer to the event, so don’t be afraid to ask someone what the cheapest way to enjoy the rodeo is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Military members also get free admission to the fairgrounds with appropriate ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t Pearl District Food and History Tour<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tLearn More\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n Fair food is fun. After all, who doesn\u2019t love a deep-fried, footlong corn dog? However, going on an empty stomach will cost you the big bucks. Have lunch or dinner before you go, and limit yourself to one or two treats to save money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Local tip:<\/strong> The rodeo is cashless. While you may find a fairground vendor willing to take folding money, everything inside is generally card or electronic pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep up with the rodeo’s website and information on social media for the most up-to-date information and event dates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The annual rodeo is San Antonio\u2019s biggest Western-themed event of the year, but there are plenty of ways to get into the spirit all year long, from food to museums to shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some ideas to inspire your trip to San Antonio, even if it\u2019s not in February (visiting San Antonio? Consider joining some tours of San Antonio<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\tHow to visit the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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