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Rodeos are currently enjoying an upsurge in popularity in the state of Texas. In FY 1992 alone, the 117 rodeos sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Assn grossed more than $6,967,943. These rodeos, such as the Mesquite Rodeo Arena near Dallas, TX, constantly play to sellout crowds. Observers noted that rodeo's popularity is still growing, with attendance increasing by approximately 10% every year since 1986., Rodeos and Texas go together like a bronc and a saddle, and the sport is currently riding the crest of the most widespread popularity in its history. Better still, according [...]

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Everyone knows that the stock show and rodeo circuit can be a gamble. 'If you can do good here, then you can have some kind of [...]

Reports that the 1995 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo became the first rodeo to sell over 1 million tickets in one year. Rodeo and general attendance; Access to livestock show, carnival and exhibits; Funding of educational programs for the youth; Use of electronic distribution among programs.

Reports on the strong run of the Ray Commack Shows (RCS) at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo held from February 16 to March 3, 1996. Increase in the attendance of the carnival gross of RCS; Factors that contributed to the success of RCS; Midway promotion on President's Day; Events scheduled for RCS.

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 7.--This entertainment hungry city with plenty of money to spend gave the annual Pioneer Day, July 24, a gate which doubled last year's figure for the [...]

The article presents information on how organizers of amusement events benefit by using short routes for going abroad. A rodeo will be held by Commerford & Sons Petting Zoo in Goshen, Connecticut. The event will be held on Mother's Day weekend, in which Tim Commerford of the company will stage his first rodeo at the Goshen fairgrounds, using professional bull riders, bronc riders and barrel racers from the Rawhide Rodeo Co. According to the organizers, the secret to their business is to use short routes while going to different countries to organize their events. According to Michael Wood, owner of Indie ride, routing for the events is most important.

The 2004 fairs season is off to a robust start. That's in contrast to last year, when five of the top 10 events registered attendance dips, most notably the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto, which lost the first four days to the Northeast/Ontario blackout that cost the fair 200,000 attendees and nearly $2 million in revenue. This article takes a look at top fairs just completed and big ones still to come. A paid record crowd of 70,668 filled Reliant Stadium on March 17 for the rodeo and Kenny Chesney concert in Houston, Texas, with 480 contestants vying for $748,000 in prize money.

The article presents the information that the general attendance at the 72nd annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which was held from March 2-21, 2004, was a record 1,890,174, topping the old mark of 1,889,861 that was established in 2000. Assistant General Manager Leroy Shafer said paid attendance was also a record at 1,506,700. That figure had not been released in the past. The difference in numbers came from those who got in for free. Those included 16,000 volunteer members who were each allowed to bring a guest. That also included children who were aged 5 years or less and school tours.

Focuses on the rodeos of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to be held during February and March, 2003. Location of the events; Potential for increase in revenue; Promotion of the season entry passes for the show; Price of the entry tickets.

Deals with the addition of the Bussink La Grande Wheel and SBF Euroslide amusement rides by Ray Cammack Shows (RCS) at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo in Texas in March 2001. Effect of the construction of the Reliant Stadium and Reliant Center on RCS; Total advance sales of the company; Information on the La Grande; Key features of the Euroslide.

Deals with the changes in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo which was brought about by the construction made on the parking lot of the rodeo. Addition of shuttle services for the rodeo; Reduction of the number of rodeo concerts; Selection of Facility Merchandising Inc. to sell livestock show souvenirs.

Reports on the gross of the carnival business Ray Cammack Shows at the 2000 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston, Texas. Factors governing the success of Ray Cammack Shows; Comments from Guy Leavitt, owner of the Ray Cammack Shows.

Reports on the construction of the stadium in Houston Texas in line with Houston Rodeo's preparations for the year 2003 after the record-breaking 2000 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR). Cost of the football/rodeo stadium being built; Attendance at the 2000 HLSR; Talent lineup of the 2000 HLSR; Impact of the construction on parking spaces of the Astrodome, the current home of the HLSR.

Reports on the attendance growth of the 55th Grand National Rodeo, Horse and Stock Show at Cow Palace in San Francisco, California in 1999. Attendance of the show; Some of the highlights of the show; Gate admission revenues.

Lists the top fifty North American fairs for 1999. State Fair of Texas in Dallas; Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo in Houston, Texas; State Fair of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City; Minnesota State Fair in Saint Paul.

Deals with the partnership of the Houston NFL Holdings Inc., Harris County-Houston Sports Authority and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (HLSR) for the building of a stadium in Houston, Texas. Comments from HLSR Assistant General Manager Leroy Shafer; Terms of the agreement.

Reports on the effects of the weather on attendance and earnings of the 1999 Calgary Stampede festival in Calgary, Alberta. Decline in attendance; Comments from Stampede Manager Steve Edwards; Reason for the increase in earnings; Revenue from rodeo shows.

Presents information on the food operations at the Calgary Stampede rodeo in Alberta, Canada. Comments from Duane Horpinuk, senior manager of food services at the Stampede; Information on the food vendors outside the arena; Information on The Range food outlet; Details on Clubhouse Restaurant.

Reports on the Austin/Travis County Livestock Show & Rodeo held by Alamo Midway of San Antonio, Texas. Comments from Patrick Sheridan, general manager of Alamo Midway Inc.; Management at Alamo Midways; Amusement rides at the midway.

Reports on the 62nd Austin-Travis County Livestock Show and Rodeo in Texas held from March 11-21, 1999. Talent lineup at the event; Information on the Travis County Exposition Center where the shows were held; How the negative publicity from last year's accident was overcome; Worth of sponsorships.

Presents information on the 50th anniversary of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo in 1999. Comments from Keith Martin, executive director of the event; Performers who participated the event.

Celebrates the 20th year of World's Toughest Rodeo (WTR) in Williamsburg, Iowa. Arenas booked for 1999; Featured productions; Additional sponsors; Details on the tribute to Roy Rogers.

Highlights the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Texas. Talent lineup for the show; Entertainment numbers presented; Outcome of the event.

Presents a chart of the top 50 fairs in North America for the year 1998. State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Texas; Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo in Houston, Texas; Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto, Ontario.

Deals with the decision of the Montana State University to pass on the College National Finals Rodeo to the school's Brick Breeden Field House. Factor that affected this decision; History of the event; Comments from Tim Corfield, commissioner of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association; Misunderstanding with Copenhagen/Skoal chewing tobacco of the United States Tobacco Company.

Reports on the increase in the revenue and attendance in Longhorn Rodeo's tour. Success of the first eight rodeos of 1995; Increase in Longhorn Rodeo's staff; Spending on advertising and trade-outs; Rodeo schedule.

Reports on the Go Texan program, an attraction at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Brief historical background of the program; Functions of Go Texan committees; Events.

Reports on the use of electronic product distribution by the 1995 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Internet and satellite television marketing services; Broadcasting of live performances from the Astrodome in Texas; Statement from general manager Dan Gattis.

Focuses on the success of the company Ray Cammack Shows at the 1995 Houston Livestock and Rodeo. Marketing and coordination with sponsors and their promotional programs; Presence of bigger crowds in comparison with the 1994 show.

Reports on the financial performance of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo on February 3-19, 1995. Estimated revenues; Increase in attendance; Number of rodeo performances sold; Ticket costs; Performers; Shows that were sold out.

Comments on the ticket sales for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Details thereof; Information about the different performances; Corporate sponsorship and response of the fans.

Reports on the current popularity of rodeo shows in the United States. Rodeo popularity taken into account by Bruce Lehrke, owner of the Longhorn Rodeo; Advertising; Popularity of country music as contributing to the success of rodeo shows.

Reports on the country music festival for December 6 to 8, 1994 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Festival organizer Steve Kirk's explanation on the simultaneous presentation of the event with the 1994 National Finals Rodeo; Entertainers; Promotional campaign.

Reports on the return of the Ray Cammack Shows to Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLS&R) in 1995. Condition of the contract between show owner Guy Leavitt and HLS&R; Factors considered by Leavitt in entering into a contract with HLS&R; HLS&R's considerations in the choice of Ray Cammack Shows as featured entertainment in the carnival.

Reports on plans of Las Vegas, Nevada officials to construct a 55,000-seat stadium to house the National Finals Rodeo (NFR). Difficulty of accommodating rodeo fans at the Thomas & Mack Center; Attraction of tourists during lean months; Study of feasible locations.

Reports on the successful tour of the 1994 Dodge Truck World's Toughest Rodeo of Williamsburg, Iowa. Increase in attandance; Feature of John `One-Armed Bandit' Payne and country music Neal McCoy; Cities toured; Payne's acts; Grand production and special effects; Feature of the LAMAVISION Rodeo Replay; Promotions.

Reports on the 1994 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo in Texas. Attendance; Ticket sales from rodeo events; Music performers; Admission fees; Firework display on the opening of the rodeo performances.

Reports on the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo of the Ray Cammack Shows Carnival held on February 19 to March 6, 1994. Gross revenue; Spring Fling event at the University of Arizona in Tucson; Weather; Installation of a portable looping coaster; Additional features and improvements; Food and ride promotions.

Reports on the Georgia National Stock Show and Rodeo held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry on February 23 to March 5, 1994. Events; Features of the Reithoffer Shows; Family Night promotion; Rodeo and entertainment; Attendance; Attractions; Funding; Mascot; Location.

Reports on the 62nd annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo held on February 19 to March 6, 1994 at Houston, Texas. Total attendance; Ticket price; Country music concerts; Exhibits; Carnivals; Attractions.

Reports on the 1994 KSCS Country Fair. Scheduled run; Addition of the tradition of Texas rodeo; Professional and celebrity cutting horse demonstrations; Jackpot rodeo; Entertainers lined up for the fair; Charities invited to participate; Local bands; Activities lined up.

Focuses on the Calgary Stampede Festival's way of dealing with corporate sponsorships. Stampede officials' concern over the integration of sponsors; Stampede's uniformity of signage; Increase in sponsors' monetary contributions.

Reports the attendees of the 1998 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Comparison of the total number of attendees with the 1996 population; Factors which contributed to the declining attendees of the show; Features of the exhibit.

Reports about the 49th San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo in San Antonio, Texas on February 7 to 22, 1998. Featured performances at the event; Total gross of the show; Fair admission rates.

Reports about the success of the 1997 Bruce Lehrke's Longhorn Rodeo held at the Nashville Arena in Nashville, Tennessee which was attributed to the change of venue and new format. Comments of Lehrke about its success; Information about the final formats which allow Nashville to see the best rodeo talent Longhorn has ever presented in the market; Markets included in Longhorn route.

Reports on the record number of audience who watched the 1997 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on February 14 to March 2. Success of the show's BBQ championships in spite of the rains; Earnings of the show from pay-per view television telecasts; Comments from organizers.

Reports on the scheduled performance of former bareback rider and country artist Chris LeDoux at the 1996 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada. LeDoux's celebration of the 20th anniversary of his NFR Bareback World Championship ride; Other featured artists at the event; Return to Las Vegas since winning the 1976 bareback championship.

Reports on the Dixie National Livestock Show & Rodeo held in Jackson, Mississippi, on January 29, 1996. Impact of the strong lineup of country music acts; Number of seats sold; Admission costs.

Reports on the 1996 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Record attendance for the second straight year; Entertainment lineup for 1996; Radio performances on pay-per-view television; Carnival midway by Ray Cammak Shows; High-end commercial exhibitor wares.

Reports on the attendance record at the 47th Annual San Antonio Stock in Texas on February 3-18, 1996. Gross revenue; Biggest entertainment lineup; Impact of the cold weather on the flow of attendees; Increase in livestock entries; Commercial exhibits; Remarks of event director Keith Martin.