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Rodeo Austin is proud to host Austin's largest carnival.The carnival offers more than 60 rides and games for the whole family. To enjoy carnival rides, games and food, purchase a Magic Money wristband onsite. 2019 pricing coming soon.

For your safety, you must be 36” or taller to ride many of the rides, including children’s rides. Parents with children under 48" should pay special attention to height requirements before purchasing unlimited ride wristbands. There are approximately eight rides that have a height requirement of 30” tall. Some of the larger rides have taller height requirements.

All rides are two to seven credits, with the exception of the Power (unlimited ride wristband plus five credits, or ten credits without wristband). 

The carnival will be open March 16-30, 2019. Hours of operation:

Saturday, March 16-Sunday, March 24 - 11 a.m-close

Monday, March 24-Friday, March 29 - 4 p.m.-close

Saturday, March 30 - 11 a.m.-close

Closing time is subject to change. Please remember that all carnival rides are weather permitting. To keep guests safe, rain and/or wind may shut rides down.

Rodeo Austin offers unique shopping opportunities across the fairgrounds. Vendors are located in the Exhibit Hall, Rodeo Arena Mezzanine and in various outdoor locations. Fairgoers can buy everything from cowboy boots and hats, to furniture and children's toys. Rodeo Austin merchandise can be purchased in the Exhibit Hall and Rodeo Arena Mezzanine. Fairground shopping opens at 10 a.m. daily and Mezzanine shopping opens one hour prior to the Rodeo. 

Come hungry to Rodeo Austin! Chow Town is conveniently located outside the Rodeo Arena and is home to a variety of food vendors. Chow Town vendors sell fair favorites like corndogs, cotton candy and turkey legs. Additional food vendors are located around the fairgrounds and inside the rodeo arena. Vendors accept Magic Money and/or credit cards.

One the most popular destinations for the whole family, Kidstown is located on the Northside of the Fairgrounds. Families can expect favorites like an expansive petting zoo and pony rides. Take your picture on a saddled-Longhorn, or learn about where your milk comes from at Southwest Dairy. Fairgoers can look forward to new additions like a butterfly exhibit and a parakeet encounter. 

The Wild West comes alive with daily shows and plenty of fun. Tomàs Garcilazo will dazzle audiences with roping artistry atop his highly skilled horse. New in 2018, the Dynamite Dames are sure to steal your hearts with their gravity-defying tricks in the saddle. On weekends, you can catch Mutton Bustin' Mania or the Ultimate Scramble Championship. 

Tomàs Garcilazo - The Charro daily at 1:15pm, 4:15pm, 6:15pm

Dynamite Dames daily at 12:15pm, 2:15pm, 5:15pm

Fun for the whole family! Watch as the Swifty Swine racers compete for the prize of an Oreo cookie.

Pig Races daily at 10:45am, 11:45am, 1:45pm, 3:45pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm

The crowd favorite, Mutton Bustin', is where aspiring young cowboys and cowgirls get eight seconds of fame by busting out of the chutes aboard a sheep. Participants are scored on their own performance and on the animal, just like the professionals. All kids receive a score, even if they don’t ride 'til the eight second buzzer. 

March 10, March 17 and March 24 at 3:00pm in the Wild West Tent. Visit the Mutton Bustin' page for more information. 

Rodeo Austin's favorite grocer, H-E-B, and good friend, Texas Department of Agriculture, partner together to feature rotating local vendors and their unique products. Fairgoers can expect daily samples and an array of specialized products. Taste of Texas is open daily at 12 p.m.-6 p.m with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

A Texas must see! Take a look at the iconic Longhorns on display located right next to the Wild West Tent. Watch Desperado, Peaches and her calf Cream graze on the field, or opt to take your picture atop Desperado for a small fee from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.