Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Directions:

From North Houston (Woodlands) - I 45 south, take the Hwy 288 exit to Lake Jackson. Merge onto South Loop 610 - westbound. Exit Fannin St., turn right and enter parking lots. Or exit Kirby, stay on feeder road and merge into parking lot.

From Northeast Houston (Kingwood) - Hwy 59 South, take the Hwy 288 exit to Lake Jackson. Merge onto South Loop 610 - westbound. Exit Fannin St., turn right and enter parking lots. Or exit Kirby, stay on feeder road and merge into parking lot.

From Northwest Houston (Tomball) - Hwy 249 to I 45 South, take the Hwy 288 exit to Lake Jackson. Merge onto South Loop 610 - westbound. Exit Fannin St., turn right and enter parking lots. Or exit Kirby, stay on feeder road and merge into parking lot.

From West Houston (Katy) - I 10 East to 610 loop - southbound. Exit Main St., turn left to Westridge. Turn right and proceed straight into parking lot. Or exit Kirby Dr., turn left and enter parking lot.

From Southwest Houston (Sugarland) - Hwy 59 North merge onto South Loop 610 - southbound. Exit Main St., turn left to Westridge. Turn right and proceed straight into parking lot. Or exit Kirby Dr., turn left and enter parking lot.

From Southeast Houston (Pasadena) - Hwy 225 westbound, merge onto 610 Loop westbound. Exit Fannin St., turn right and enter parking lots. Or exit Kirby, stay on feeder road and merge into parking lot.

From South Houston (Clear Lake) - I 45 North, merge onto 610 Loop westbound. Exit Fannin St., turn right and enter parking lots. Or exit Kirby, stay on feeder road and merge into parking lot.

Parking:

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ 2008 Parking Information:

On-site Parking Information

On-site parking is available at the Reliant Park Main Street lots during the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. During the run of the Show, parking is available at the Reliant Park Main Street and South Kirby lots.

Parking Prices

Daytime parking (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.) in the South Kirby Lot only, Monday through Friday: $7 per car
After daytime parking hours: $12 per car
Visit www.rodeohouston.com for a Reliant Park parking map.


Handicap Parking

During the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, there is an area in the Westridge lot set aside for handicap parking. Golf cart assistance and Ford Tram service will run from the METRORail and the Main Street lots with drop off near the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest and the carnival.

During the run of the Show, handicap parking is available in Lot 19 off Kirby and Westridge. Additional handicap spaces are available in the South Kirby Blue Lot #23. The Show will run Ford Tram service on the grounds and golf cart services to assist the public in accessing the grounds.

At this time the Show does not provide or have available wheel chairs, strollers or handicap assist scooters for rent during the Show.


METRORail

Ride the METRORail to and from the Reliant Park Station with special Show hours so you don’t miss any of the fun. Park at METRO’s Fannin South Park & Ride lot (Fannin at West Belfort) for just $8 or at one of several parking locations along the rail line for an additional fee and take METRORail.

See METRO’s Web site www.ridemetro.org for details.

Last Train Reminder:

The last southbound train departs Reliant Park Station at 1:10 a.m., Sunday – Thursday, and at 2:35 a.m., Friday and Saturday. The last northbound train departs Reliant Park Station at midnight, Sunday – Thursday, and at 1:25 a.m., Friday and Saturday.

Public Transportation:

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ 2008 Transportation Information:

Rodeo Express Shuttle Bus Service

Rodeo Express Shuttle will run from five locations throughout the Houston area. Show visitors can park at one of these convenient locations and ride a shuttle to Reliant Park. Visitors are dropped off near Reliant Center and Reliant Arena. Each off-site parking lot is handicap accessible.

The five locations include:

Aramco Services Company at 9009 West Loop South
Delmar Stadium at Hwy 290 and Mangum
Texas Medical Center at Smithlands Park and Ride on North Stadium Dr.
Reed Road Park and Ride at Reed Rd. and 288
METRO West Loop Park and Ride at W. Loop and S. Braeswood - operated by METRO

For shuttle bus hours and a location map of lots, visit www.rodeohouston.com.

Ticket Prices

While there is no charge to park, round trip bus ticket prices for the Aramco 9009, Delmar and Reed Road locations are:

$4 for ages 13 and older
$2 for ages 3 to 12
free for ages 2 and younger

The Smithlands lot at the Medical Center is treated as a satellite lot to Reliant Park with a charge of $10 per car to park. Patrons then having the option to ride the shuttle bus for free or pay $2 for a round trip ride to Reliant Park on METRORail.


Metro Shuttle Service

Round trip fare will be $4 for all passengers for service from the West Loop Park and Ride. See METRO’s Web site www.ridemetro.org for details.


General METRO transportation information:

There are 16 Rail Station along the METRORail Red Line.

Downtown Rail Stations: UH-Downtown, Preston, Main Street Square, Bell and Downtown Transit Center

Midtown Rail Stations: McGowen, Ensemble/HCC and Wheeler

Museum / Herman Park Rail Stations: Memorial Herman Hospital, Houston Zoo, Dryden/TMC, TMC Transit Center and Smith Lands

Reliant Park Rail Stations: Reliant Park and Fannin South

For more detailed information about connecting routes, please call METROLine at 713-635-4000 or download a printable route schedule from out Web site at www.ridemetro.org.

Box Office Numbers:

For Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo event information only 832-667-1000.

For all other Reliant Stadium information 832-667-1400.

Box Office Hours:

Monday-Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-2pm. Hours subject to change.

Types of Payment Accepted:

cash, visa, mc, amex & discover - no checks

Will Call:

TO PICK UP Will Call -- you must present your confirmation number, a picture ID and the credit card used to purchase your tickets. You must wait 48 hours after ordering to pick up your tickets.

General Rules:

No outside items including food or beverages may be brought in.

No video cameras or equipment

Children Rules:

Children ages 2 and older need a ticket.