As the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo gears up, deal seekers and budget-savvy fans are wrangling ways to save a buck. According to FOX 26 Houston, the event's app is the golden ticket to deals such as free admission days and buy one, get one offers on rides and games. Dollar-wise Wednesdays feature free entrances for community members, military personnel, families, seniors, and children on select dates, not to forget free entry for first responders on March 4. And for those set to saddle up more than once, a $55 Grounds Season Pass proves a money-saver.

You might want to avoid rodeo ticket scams like the plague. Scammers have to intentionally have taken advantage of social media to peddle fake tickets, leaving buyers out of pocket and gate-side with worthless paper. In a statement obtained by Click2Houston, Amber Burda, Chief Revenue Officer at the Rodeo, emphasizes the decline in scams thanks to holograms and tracking, ensuring that counterfeit tickets are roped in before they can do harm.

What's the safest bet to not get hoaxed by ticket frauds? Shun those social media scalpers and mosey straight to the source. Rodeo Houston recommends using their app, and Rodeo Houston’s only verified secondary market, AXS, for secure transactions. These wily online cheats selling bogus tickets just can't compete with the rodeo's tech-savvy safeguards. Those official tickets could also be your golden access not just to the concerts but also to the carnival festivities, according to a recent round-up of hot ticket queries.

So, whether you're looking to get your hands on tickets for those sold-out acts or are on the hunt for a last-minute rodeo run, make sure to not recklessly jump over to any third-party sellers. Rodeo organizers have got your back, with simple color-coded ticket options to distinguish between the primary and secondary market offerings. And remember, a concert ticket isn't just a concert ticket at the Houston Rodeo—it's your passport to a whole caboodle of cowboy fun.