Major Texas event
Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo
March 11–21, 2027 · Mercedes, Texas · Hidalgo County
Why plan around Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo?
The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo is an 11-day South Texas agricultural destination centered on youth livestock competition, rodeo culture, exhibits, vendors and the community traditions surrounding the showgrounds in Mercedes.
Verified event details
Organizer: Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show ↗
Official-source details checked 2026-09-03. Ticket prices and lineups can change; confirm the linked official source before purchasing or traveling.
Plan the visit
Use March 11-21 as the confirmed 2027 show window
The organizer's 2027 vendor materials explicitly publish the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo for March 11 through 21, 2027 and describe it as an 11-day event. Detailed livestock, rodeo and entertainment schedules should still be rechecked when the final 2027 program is released.
Separate livestock-show and entertainment priorities
The event supports livestock exhibitors, agricultural education, vendors and public entertainment across a long run. Decide whether judging, rodeo, exhibits or general fair activity is the priority before selecting a specific day.
Plan for Mercedes and the wider Valley
The showgrounds sit in Mercedes in Hidalgo County, making the event a useful anchor for a broader Rio Grande Valley trip. Build transportation, lodging and other Valley stops around the selected show day rather than treating the event as a stand-alone drive-in visit.
Keep exploring
- Explore Hidalgo County — Connect the livestock show to Mercedes and the wider Rio Grande Valley.
- Texas events calendar — Compare other Texas rodeos, livestock shows and spring events.