The largest livestock show and rodeo in the United States, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo draws millions of visitors to the annual three week event. Held in late February through mid-March, it is one of the most popular concert venues for stars and fans alike.

The spirit of the popular television series spills onto the main stage for three days of music and fun. With eight stages and over 130 bands, the state Capital comes alive every September as music fans from all walks of life come to hear some of today's top artists from all genres.

The State Fair of Texas is held annually in the fall and draws more than 3 million visitors annually to the 277-acre campus of Fair Park. It is the largest exposition in North America and features prize livestock and horse competitions, Big Tex, Fletcher's famous corny dogs, big name entertainers, the annual OU (Oklahoma University)-Texas football game, the Grambling-Prairie View Football Game and a huge midway with the Texas Star Ferris wheel, the tallest in the northern hemisphere and one of the largest in the world.

For 20 years, members of the music industry have flocked to Austin to celebrate the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conferences and Festivals. It's not just for the media. Fans from all over enjoy five days of non-stop musical performers around the city and in nearly every club.

One of country music's biggest superstars loves the sport of team roping so much that he holds an annual competition in San Antonio. Open to team ropers of all skill levels, the annual event draws some of the sport's top ropers and fans from around the world.

A new Labor Day tradition hosted by country rockers Cross Canadian Ragweed. Held in the historic Stockyards of Fort Worth, the day-long event features numerous country and rock acts.