Lauren Daigle and LIVE competitions: Inside the Houston Rodeo on March 2

HOUSTON – Happy Thursday! It’s Friday-eve and that means you get all of the almost-weekend vibes and the less-than-crowded experience at the Houston Rodeo. Today we have a crazy-good lineup of fun if you’re planning to go out to NRG.

We have a special treat for you this morning. You can watch the Brahman Show (females) and the Horse Show NCHA Cutting LIVE on Click2Houston.com at 8:00 a.m. Watch here at that time to see the competitions.

Here’s what you can expect to enjoy at today’s Houston Rodeo lineup.

Events throughout the day:

8:00 a.m. - Cattle Show: Brahman Show (Females)NRG Center - Main Arena

8:00 a.m. - Agri-Summit NRG Arena - Hall B

8:00 a.m. - NCHA Cutting: 4 Year Old Non Pro NRG Arena

8:00 a.m. - NCHA Cutting: 5/6 Year Old Open NRG Arena

8:00 a.m. - NCHA Cutting: 5/6 Year Old Non Pro NRG Arena

9:00 a.m. - Milking Parlour Demonstrations NRG Center

9:00 a.m. - AGVENTURE, presented by Oxy NRG Center

9:00 a.m. - Petting Zoo The Junction

9:00 a.m. - Farming Simulator Experience, Presented by Giants Software NRG Center

10:00 a.m. - Ranching & Wildlife Expo (closes at 7 p.m.)NRG Center- East End, 2nd Floor

10:00 a.m. The Junction Carnival (closes at midnight)The Junction

10:00 a.m. - Milking Parlour Demonstrations NRG Center

10:00 a.m. - Born to Buck® presented by Oxy The Junction

10:00 a.m. - Fun on the Farm The Junction

10:00 a.m. - Shopping & Dining NRG Arena, NRG Center & NRG Park

10:00 a.m. - Coca Cola Icehouse Outside NRG Stadium, East Side

10:00 a.m. - Miller Time Bar

10:00 a.m. - Topo Chico Hard Seltzer’s Backyard The Junction

11:00 a.m. - Family Entertainment (hourly, ends at 7 p.m.)The Junction

11:00 a.m. - Educational Seminars, Ranching/Land Ownership 101: Partners and Collaborators NRG Center - Room 207

11:00 a.m. - Milking Parlour Demonstrations NRG Center

11:00 a.m. - Mutton Bustin’, presented by H-E-B The Junction

11:00 a.m. - Extreme Dogs The Junction

11:30 a.m. - Pig Races, sponsored by HEYDUDE The Junction

11:30 a.m. - Educational Seminars, Ranching/Land Ownership 101: H Calf Program – Natural Disaster Prep & Response NRG Center - Room 207

12:00 p.m. - Milking Parlour Demonstrations NRG Center

12:00 p.m. - Mutton Bustin’, presented by H-E-B The Junction

12:15 p.m. - Educational Seminars, Ranching/Land Ownership 101: H Calf Program - Zoonotic Diseases in Wildlife NRG Center - Room 207

12:30 p.m. - Pig Races, sponsored by HEYDUDE The Junction

1:00 p.m. - Educational Seminars, Ranching/Land Ownership 101: H Calf Program - Cattle 101 - How To Get Started NRG Center - Room 207

1:00 p.m. - Milking Parlour Demonstrations NRG Center

1:00 p.m. - Extreme Dogs The Junction

1:00 p.m. - Mutton Bustin’, presented by H-E-B The Junction

1:30 p.m. - Pig Races, sponsored by HEYDUDE The Junction

2:00 p.m. - Mutton Bustin’, presented by H-E-B The Junction

2:00 p.m. - Educational Seminars, Ranching/Land Ownership 101: H Calf Program - Cattle Market Update & Obtaining NRG Center - Room 207

2:00 p.m. - Milking Parlour DemonstrationsNRG Center

3:00 p.m. - Educational Seminars, Ranching/Land Ownership 101: H Calf Program - Land & Cattle - I Have Land, Now NRG Center - Room 207

3:00 p.m. - Mutton Bustin’, presented by H-E-B The Junction

3:30 p.m. - Pig Races, sponsored by HEYDUDE The Junction

3:45 p.m. - Educational Seminars, Ranching/Land Ownership 101: Update on Texas Land Markets and Rural Financing NRG Center - Room 207

4:00 p.m. - Milking Parlour Demonstrations NRG Center

4:00 p.m. - Champion Wine Garden, Presented by Frost Bank Champion Wine Garden

4:00 p.m. - Mutton Bustin’, presented by H-E-B The Junction

4:00 p.m. - Extreme Dogs The Junction

4:30 p.m. - Pig Races, sponsored by HEYDUDE The Junction

4:30 p.m. - Texas Wine Celebration Day Complimentary Public Wine Tasting (ends at 6:30 p.m.)Carruth Plaza, Hill Country Tent

4:45 p.m. - Educational Seminars, Ranching/Land Ownership 101: H Calf Program - Steak 101NRG Center - Room 207

5:00 p.m. - Milking Parlour Demonstrations NRG Center

5:00 p.m. - Mutton Bustin’, presented by H-E-B The Junction

5:30 p.m. - Pig Races, sponsored by HEYDUDE The Junction

6:00 p.m. - Milking Parlour Demonstrations NRG Center

6:00 p.m. - Mutton Bustin’, presented by H-E-B The Junction

6:00 p.m. - Extreme Dogs The Junction

6:30 p.m. - Pig Races, sponsored by HEYDUDE The Junction

6:45 p.m. - Super Series I Championship followed by Lauren Daigle in concert NRG Stadium

7:00 p.m. - Cattle Sale: International Brahman NRG Center – East Arena

7:00 p.m. - Mutton Bustin’, presented by H-E-B The Junction

Events at the music venues:

4:00 p.m. - Live Music: Robert Hartye Band Carruth Plaza, Acoustic Stage

6:00 p.m. - Live Music: The Emotions Carruth Plaza, Main Stage

7:30 p.m. - Live Music: Briana Adams The Junction

9:00 p.m. - Lauren Daigle NRG Stadium

10:15 p.m. - Live Music: Graycie York NRG Park

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