RODEOHOUSTON | Summer Committee Showcase View Facebook Event Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location | NRG Center 600 Series, West Side of NRG Center, 2nd Floor 3 NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054 Parking is available in the RED lot at no charge. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Committee Showcase gives individuals an opportunity to meet with some of our committees and learn about their responsibilities, as well as the requirements involved to be a part of an organization more than 36,000 strong! Those interested will have an opportunity to sign up to become a member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo: Must be 21 years of age or older Does not guarantee a volunteer position PARTICIPATING COMMITTEES | This list will continue to be updated Agriculture Education The Agriculture Education Committee promotes the Show mission by teaching agriculture education and awareness at local schools and other educational venues. Members volunteer year-round by developing curriculum and giving educational demonstrations. Communications and Special Services Committee members play a key role in promoting the Show. They conduct on site surveys to gather information about audience demographics for market research purposes. The committee also takes photos of many events including Calf Scramble and Judging Contests. Directions and Assistance Members help patrons navigate NRG Park, assist in safely returning lost children, manage found articles and oversee the Lost and Found office. Stadium teams staff NRG Stadium Level 1, Level 5, gates, and ramps to help patrons locate their seats and amenities. The Stadium Services Team handles Guest and Ticket Services, including check-in of large items and resolving ticket issues such as duplicates or accessibility needs. Facility Services The Facility Services Committee supervises cleaning staff and contractors to maintain the Show grounds, including the livestock show, horse show and carnival, helping to ensure clean facilities and grounds for the public and exhibitors. Grounds Ticket The Grounds Ticket Committee is responsible for customer service and ticket sales for admission to the Rodeo grounds, tickets for the concert and Rodeo in NRG Stadium, and tickets for the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. Committee members sell tickets at each entrance on the perimeter of NRG Park. Lamb & Goat Auction The committee is responsible for pre-selling all ribbon-winning junior market lambs and goats at a floor price above current market prices. Lamb & Goat Auction Committee members also organize and conduct a pre-sale party and assist with the auction. Midway Ticket The Midway Ticket Committee is a service committee that sells carnival tickets during the carnival's operating hours. Our volunteers also staff the self-serve kiosk areas and ticket booths in effort to assist guests as needed. Our goal is to help ensure a positive experience for all of the guests in the carnival midway. Ranch Sorting This committee is responsible for coordinating the equipment, livestock and participants in the Ranch Sorting National Championship-sanctioned Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Ranch Sorting. This event is open to all RSNC members. Recycling The Recycling Committee handles the Show's extensive recycling program. Committee members recycle cardboard, plastic and aluminum, resulting in thousands of pounds of recycled products, keeping these items out of landfills. Rodeo Express This committee assists in the smooth flow of bus and light rail traffic at NRG Park and at off-site parking locations. Committee members monitor and direct bus traffic and guide passengers to their appropriate buses. Rodeo Operations Members of this committee work closely with the Buildings and Grounds Department in the setup, operation and teardown of NRG Park buildings and grounds. Sheep & Goat This committee is responsible for greeting and working with breeding sheep, dairy goat and market goat exhibitors during each year's Show, and assisting the superintendents in the judging rings to coordinate individual class competition. Speakers This committee is responsible for contacting business groups, service clubs, area schools and other interested organizations to offer speaker services to their members to promote interest in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and share information regarding agriculture, education, entertainment, and Western heritage. The committee also hosts Rookie Roundup annually, providing information on the history, purpose and different aspects of the Show for new volunteers. Special Attractions This committee supports the setup and operation of attractions such as Fun on the Farm and The Junction Stage, as well as hosting the annual quilt competition and display. They are an important liaison between vendors, staff and the general public during Show operation. Swine Auction This committee is responsible for collecting purchase commitments for Junior Market Barrow Show exhibitors who make the auction. Swine Auction Committee members plan and conduct a pre-sale party honoring the previous year's champion buyers and the pre-auction day breakfast for prospective buyers. Along with this, committee members also assist with the Junior Market Barrow Show and Auction. Transportation The Transportation Committee serves the Show by handling the transportation needs of Show patrons and guests within the grounds of NRG Park The committee provides transportation services utilizing carts, automobiles and trams. It also handles special transportation accommodations for special guests of the Show. The committee duties include daytime and late night shifts. For information, contact the Membership Office at 832.667.1073 or [email protected]