Austin event guide

Rodeo Austin Trip

Rodeo Austin brings 16 days of pro rodeo, concerts, a carnival and livestock shows to the Travis County Exposition Center. Pick your days and we'll show where to stay and a Texas weekend around it.

By Cameron HergetEvent dates checked against the official source

  • Pick your days
  • Groups of up to 16
  • Mar 12–27, 2027
Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0

Where to stay for the rodeo

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When do you want to go?

The first weekend of the run.

Rodeo Austin overlaps SXSW (March 13–21), so the middle of the run books up fast.

Suggested plan, day by day

These are suggestions, not a package. AvantStay doesn’t book, sell, or arrange any of these activities. Check hours, tickets, and reservations directly with each place.

Day 1 · Arrive: Barbecue & a dance hall

Texas from the first meal.

  1. Restaurant · Lunch

    East Austin brisket and beef ribs from a local favorite.

    Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0

  2. Landmark · Afternoon

    Free tours and the grounds.

    Photo: LoneStarMike, CC BY 3.0

  3. Live music · Evening

    A classic Texas dance hall. Two-step lessons for beginners.

    Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0

Good to know

  • Getting in

    Fly into Austin-Bergstrom (AUS). Arrive a day early to miss the event-day rush.

  • Getting there

    The Expo Center is northeast of downtown. Check the official site for parking and shuttles.

  • Same weeks

    SXSW runs March 13–21, and spring break traffic is common.

  • Optional extras

    Through AvantStay concierge you can add fridge stocking or a private chef for the group, booked and paid separately.

Frequently asked questions

East or Central Austin, for an easy drive to the Expo Center and nights out downtown.

March 12–27, 2027.

Pro rodeo, nightly concerts, a carnival and livestock shows across 16 days.

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