HOUSTON — "Giddy Up" all cowboys and cowgirls! This year's Houston rodeo is expected to be a treat, especially with all of the new things in store.
A lot of new additions are coming to the rodeo, including new food, new shopping vendors, new carnival rides -- and did we forget to say new food?
New foods at Houston rodeo
Boy, oh boy! As if RodeoHouston didn't already provide the best of the best with all things fused and fried, this year, expect a plethora of goodies that are sure to get your taste buds jumping.
- Asian Streetness – Wonton Nachos
- Big Fat Bacon - Bacon Bourbon Caramel Cheesesteak on a Stick, Chocolate Bacon on a Stick
- Cajun Cowboy – Louisiana Crawfish Cheese Fries, Churro Fries
- Casa De Yummy – Quite Queso Nachos, Horchata con Cafe
- Corndog With No Name – Brunch Pops
- Fields of Corn – Mexican Street Popcorn
- FRIED WHAT !? – Lemon Cake Bar
- Joe’s Crab Shack – Red Beans and Rice with Seafood
- MiaBellas Wood Fired Pizza – BBQ Bacon Bourbon Wood-Fired Pizza
- Paradise Burgers – Paradise Maple Waffle Burger
- Pioneer Wagon – Caramel Apple Cowboy Churro on a Stick
- Red Barn Biscuits – Caramel Apple Cinnamon Biscuit
- Saltgrass Steakhouse – Chili Mac Attack Potato
- Stubby’s Cinnamon Rolls – Sinny Centers
- Teahouse Tapioca and Tea – Popcorn Chicken, Dragon Fruit Tea
- Texas-Sized Pizza/Burger & Chili Shack – Corny Cakes, Loaded Fries Pizza
- The Original Minneapple Pie – MinneCookieDough Pie
- The Skillet at The Ranch – Deep Fried Cowboy Croissant, Bacon on a Stick with Truffle Honey, Chicken Fried Steak on a Stick
- Waffle Chix – Oreo Brownie Blast, Chicken in a Waffle on a Stick
- Yoakum Packing Co – Fried Brisket Mac & Cheese
If reading this list didn't make your mouth water, just wait until you look at the photos:
New food coming to Houston rodeo in 2024
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Also new this year, a select number of food vendors will be offering discounts on Wednesday:
- Greek Grill: Baklava Greek pastry for $6
- Sills Funnel Cakes and Food: Foot-long corndog and drink for $13
- Harlon’s BBQ: Chopped beef sandwich, chips, and drink for $12
- Texas-Sized Pizza: Half giant slice of pizza for $8
- Texas Skillet: Small brisket nacho for $9
- Stubby’s: Sinny center cinnamon roll for $3
- Pizza on a Stick: ½ slice of pickle pizza or ½ slice of Mexican street corn pizza for $6
- The Original Minneapple Pie: 16oz bottle of apple syrup for $4
Discounted food and beverage offerings at the Junction until 4 p.m.
- $3 mini corn dog at McKinney Corn Dog
- $3 mini popcorn at Kid Shack
- $3 small sour apple lemonade at Squeezers
New Carnival Midway foods
- Cheeto Cheese Chicken on a Stick: Two pieces of extra crispy, juicy fried chicken, dipped in melted cheddar cheese and rolled in crunchy hot Cheetos, then finished off with pickles.
- Hot Cheeto Cheese Pickle Pizza: New York-style pizza with a ranch dill sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, extra crispy sliced dill pickles, and finished with flaming hot Cheetos and a drizzle of ranch dill sauce.
- Nashville Hot Chicken Tots: Crispy tater tots tossed in a spicy, butter garlic sauce and topped with Biggy’s Nashville hot chicken and juicy pickles.
- Barbalicious Float: A handcrafted bubblegum soda topped with cotton candy and whipped cream, then finished with sprinkles and a pink and white lollipop.
- Texas Torpedo: An explosion of delicious Texan favorite flavors, these spicy jalapeños are stuffed with beef brisket and cream cheese and wrapped in bacon.
- Texas BBQ Slice: Texas-size slice topped with BBQ pulled pork, onion, pickled jalapeno & ranch drizzle
- Pickle Split: Sliced dill pickle spears topped with dole whip, tajin sprinkled
- Ice Cream Chicken on a Stick: Twix on a stick twisted in ice cream, topped with white chocolate, rolled in frosted flakes and drizzled with strawberry syrup
- Texas Tommy Dog: All beef Jumbo hot dog wrapped in bacon & topped with nacho cheese
- Sonoran Dog: All beef hot dog, bacon wrapped and topped with grilled onion and jalapenos, diced tomatoes, mustard and cilantro mayo
- Takis Corn on the Cob: Takis topped on Corn on the cob or in a cup
- Salsa Verde Tostielote Style in a bag: Tostitos bag salsa verde chips on top of corn on the cob or in a cup
- Peaches & Cream Funnelcake: Peaches & whipped cream topped on a fresh funnel cake
- Churro Sundae Funnelcake: Ice Cream Sundae topped with churros and a choice of sundae toppings
New carnival rides at Houston rodeo
- Joker 360: A giant 16-seat pendulum that swings clock and counterclockwise, up, and over and back again, offering an exhilarating g-force experience complete with tunes loved by all generations.
New shopping at Houston rodeo
- Angry Minnow Vintage
- B and B Glass Studio
- Breggy Bomb
- Carolina Pickle Company
- Clayton & Crume
- Copper Kettle Popcorn
- Dakota West Leathers
- Double Trouble Boutique
- HEYDUDE
- Laura Lively
- Lucky Ranch Style
- Snakebite Creative Design
- Stonewick
- Texas Therasoles
- The Barrel Road
- The Original Windmill Ceiling Fan Co
- VNTG SPLY
- Yellow Rose Tack and Supplies