The sound of hooves, the thrill of the crowd, and the twang of country tunes signals the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is back in town, celebrating its dazzling 75th anniversary. According to KENS 5, today's event at the Frost Bank Center will showcase the talents of Midland, the booming country group with a Grammy nod to its name, based out of Dripping Springs. With a No. 1 U.S. Country chart-topping sophomore studio album "Let It Roll," under their belts from 2019, these hometown heroes are set to hit the stage following the two-hour PRCA cowboy showdown.
Even though the main event is sure to lasso in crowds, other acts awaiting Friday-goers include George Marsh, the Bret Mullins Band, Shaun Michael, and DJ Stormbrayker, who will be spinning tracks starting at 9:30 p.m., turning the rodeo grounds into an eclectic mix of live music scenes, as reported by KENS 5.
Rodeo enthusiasts can enjoy more than just bullriding and concerts with the carnival and fairgrounds spinning rides from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily during the fest. And let's not forget about the affordable family fun - two dollar days will have attendees galloping for $2 entries, rides, and select food and drinks on Feb. 20 and Feb. 23. It's a value round-up at the fairgrounds that would make any rodeo fan tip their hat, as per information from a detailed guide by KENS 5.
Looking to the competitive side, the Stock Show's events promise fierce matchups with Open Shows, Junior Livestock Show, and Junior Shoot-outs, according to KENS 5 coverage. Competitors aren't just vying for blue ribbons – they're after scholarships, ensuring that while horses and cattle are paraded around rings, the future education of young minds is also riding on these contests. The rodeo, part of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA), features a series of brackets and rounds leading up to the semi-finals and the grand finale scheduled for Feb. 25. Each twist and turn of the competitions is set to add a whole new layer of tension and excitement to the already electric San Antonio Rodeo atmosphere.
KENS 5 is adding a little extra flair to the event on February 19, with KENS 5 Day at the Rodeo, complete with their own lounge for fans to experience the new streaming app and an opportunity for youngsters to show off their artistic skills with a rodeo-themed coloring book competition. For those attending, pre-paid parking spots and a swift shuttle service will make navigating the AT&T Center and Freeman Coliseum as smooth as a professional rider's dismount. With tickets fluttering off the digital shelves, rodeo lovers can snag their spot online for the entire rodeo lineup including the other major music and rodeo acts eagerly anticipated this year.
