Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced today three exciting superstars as part of the lineup for the 2009 RodeoHouston™, as well as Value Days ticket options and RodeoHouston stage enhancements.
The Three Superstar entertainers
Wednesday, March 4 - Alan Jackson
Wednesday, March 11 - Reba McEntire
Wednesday, March 18 - Gary Allan
Value Days
All three Wednesdays (March 4, 11 and 18) during the 2009 Show will be designated as Value Days, with these incredible entertainment value options:
- $10 Value Day Rodeo/Concert Ticket (includes Reliant Park admission)
- choose from the three Wednesday superstar entertainers
- championship rodeo action
- $20 Value Day Package (includes Reliant Park admission)
- choose from the three Wednesday superstar entertainers
- championship rodeo action
- free Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 75th Anniversary Commemorative Cookbook (for the first 5,000 orders of four tickets or more - available while supplies last — purchases must be made at the Show’s Ticket Window only)
- one Prince’s hamburger or one personal Papa John’s pizza in Reliant Stadium
- one fountain drink in Reliant Stadium
- two carnival ride coupons, plus games, food and select ride specials
- $5 off official Rodeo merchandise with $25 purchase
- half-price pony ride
- half-price pony ride photo
- one petting zoo feed cone
- $5 Value Day Reliant Park Admission (does not include rodeo/concert admission)
- Free Value Day Reliant Park Admission (for seniors, 60 and over, and children, 12 and under - does not include rodeo/concert admission)
- $5 Value Day Miller Lite Main Street Lot Parking (available until 3 p.m. each Wednesday)
“The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo strives to produce fun for the whole family at an affordable price,” said Skip Wagner, president of the Show. “These amazing entertainers coupled with the great value makes for a fun family outing, close to home.”
How to Purchase Value Days Tickets (no service, processing or mailing charges)
- In person at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Ticket Window on the second floor of Reliant Center, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (free Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 75th Anniversary Commemorative Cookbook for the first 5,000 orders of four tickets or more — available while supplies last)
- Online at www.rodeohouston.com
- By Phone 832.667.1080
RodeoHouston Entertainer Stage Enhancements
The RodeoHouston entertainer stage will feature dramatic changes for the 2009 Show.
- Three walkways will extend 16 feet from the north, west and east sides of the stage so that the entertainer can get closer to the audience.
- There will be more stage surface outside the turntable, making the stage look and feel larger.
- More video (LED) screen space will be added for more video and graphic opportunities.
- New header video screen will be placed above eight main video screens for more informational opportunities during the rodeo action.
- New vertical video screen will be placed between eight main video screens to alert fans to important calls during the rodeo action (broken barriers, penalty flags, etc.).
- Video screens will be placed around the bottom of the stage during the concert to allow performers more video integration.
- There will be full-motion video screens behind the entertainer/band to allow entertainers to customize the video and other backgrounds.
Season and Mini-Season Tickets Are Still Available
The only sure way to see all 20 performances is with Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Season Tickets. Season Tickets start as low as $312, which includes a $10 handling fee. There are ample Season Tickets available.
Mini-Season Tickets, with nine great performances in each option, can be purchased for $181 in the loge level, which includes a $10 handling fee. Mini-Season Ticket seating is in the loge and upper levels of Reliant Stadium.
Option A Dates/Music
Tuesday, March 3 – Rascal Flatts
Thursday, March 5 – Country
Monday, March 9 – TBA
Wednesday, March 11 – Reba McEntire
Friday, March 13 – Country
Saturday, March 14 – Country
Tuesday, March 17 – Country
Friday, March 20 – Taylor Swift
Sunday, March 22 – Classic Rock
Option B Dates/Music
Wednesday, March 4 – Alan Jackson
Saturday, March 7 – Country
Sunday, March 8 – Jonas Brothers
Tuesday, March 10 – Country
Thursday, March 12 – Brad Paisley
Monday, March 16 – TBA
Wednesday, March 18 – Gary Allan
Thursday, March 19 – Pop
Saturday, March 21 – Country
Black Heritage Day, Friday, March 6, and Go Tejano Day, Sunday, March 15, will be sold as individual tickets and are not included in the Mini-Season Ticket options. The full 2009 RodeoHouston lineup will be announced Jan. 12, 2009. Individual tickets will go on sale Saturday, Jan. 17.
How to Purchase Season and Mini-Season Tickets
Season and Mini-Season Tickets can be purchased by calling the Show’s Ticket Office at 832.667.1080, or, by visiting the Show’s Ticket Office on the second floor of Reliant Center. The Show’s Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Season Tickets and Mini-Season Tickets are NOT available at any other ticket outlet, including Ticketmaster. Visit www.rodeohouston.com for a Reliant Stadium seating chart and more information. The Season Ticket and Mini-Season Ticket costs also include admission to Reliant Center, Reliant Arena, and the carnival.
AGRICULTURE « EDUCATION « ENTERTAINMENT « WESTERN HERITAGE
The 2009 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo runs Tuesday, March 3, through Sunday, March 22. The Show is a Section 501(c)(3) charitable event, committed to benefiting youth, supporting education, and facilitating better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. Since its beginning in 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has contributed more than $230 million to scholarships, research, endowments, calf scramble participants, junior show exhibitors, the Rodeo Institute for Teacher Excellence™, School Art participants, and other educational and youth programs.
For more information visit www.rodeohouston.com
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