Mesquite Championship Rodeo

Looking for the quintessential Texas experience? Then head to Mesquite, the official Rodeo Capital of Texas (14 miles east of Dallas), where you can witness the thrills and spills of the Mesquite Championship Rodeo every Friday and Saturday night throughout June, July and August. Going strong since 1958, the rodeo offers a bucket full of family-friendly action, ranging from steer wrestling and barrel racing to bull riding and mutton busting. And it's not only the activity on the dirt that keeps crowds entertained, but there's also a posse of other attractions to enjoy, including everything from headliner concerts and laser shows to face painting, pony rides, petting zoos and even taking a spin on a mechanical bull. Keep an eye out for the winter rodeo (in December)and the hip hop rodeo (in the spring), as well as a variety of other events (concerts, circuses and bull riding), held throughout the year.