Houston Rodeo Carnival

The carnival is set up on the parking lot and has a variety of rides for all ages. Each ride requires coupons which can be purchased at the at the Houston Rodeo Carnival booth.  Also on the Midway is some of the finest food including Turkey Legs, Bar-B-Que, Burgers, Tex-Mex and of course Funnel Cakes and cotton candy.

The Carnival closes every day at midnight.

• The cost of admission to NRG Stadium, NRG Arena, NRG Center and the carnival is included in the Rodeo ticket cost.
• Children age 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket.
• No outside food or drink, including that purchased elsewhere in NRG Park, is permitted to be taken into NRG Stadium

Grounds Passes

Grounds passes include admission to NRG Park, but do NOT allow entrance into NRG Stadium for the rodeo and concert performance. There are grounds passes for single-day and the rodeo season. 

FAST PASS

Purchase a FastPass and use the FastPass lanes to avoid long lines! A limited quantity is sold each day.

NEW FOR 2025

Carnival Packs - Quantity Change

$50 Pack—now has 60 Tickets

$20 Pack—now has 22 Tickets

Ticket price went from $.50 to $1.25

Carnival pack VALUE is the SAME

Rides & Games will require LESS TICKETS

• Available at any onsite RCS ticket box office.
• Only valid day of purchase.
• Can be used for any ride (including The Junction).
• Rider must present FastPass and be wearing the FastPass wristband.

Watch this page for the carnival schedule.

The Houston Rodeo Carnival hours*