April 2023 I love…read morethis rodeo, I've been several times now and it's awesome. The rodeo itself is up and coming cowboys who do all that kind of stuff, as well as, musicians. And, every year that I've gone, I go to the wine tent; they sell Texas wines! Support local rodeos

Great family fun. In comparison to Brazoria county fair I will say Galveston County definitely has…read moremore kiddie rides for the smaller kiddos and also has way more food vendors with a variety of different options. we will be back next year.

The food tastes good, but it's pricey. Some of the prizes are dusty, but it is fun. It's a bit…read moreoverpriced for something like that. They sometimes make the games rigged, the lift the bottle one is purposely made to cheat with you, you have to make the exact angle or else it will fall. The knock down bottle game is also made to cheat with you, the bottles are heavy, the balls are light. I prefer the water gun one, the duck game, the balloon pop game, they are easy, you can get good prizes. The rides are kinda of boring, they give you nausea right after in night. Also they give out wristbands which are unlimited, but you don't get cash back though, even for tickets. The rides look like they are old, and they might creak and break, which isn't good for our safety. I'm just there for games.

I have some experience with fairs, having been to several in the Land of Fruits and Nuts. County…read moreFairs are a celebration of local culture, ranging from corny (Angels Camp) to high-tech (Pleasanton). The State Fair in Sacramento is a BIG DEAL, like merging the county fair with a Six Flags park. Now, in Free America, I've heard that the fair in Dallas is just as big a deal as the fair in Sacramento. Then we have the South Texas State Fair. With over 200 counties, I guess Texas thought it's better to have regional fairs combining several counties instead of over 200 county fairs. I mean, do you expect a fair in Loving County, population 70? The South Texas State Fair has the feel of a county fair: * Midway: Bigger, nicer, and safer than a typical county fair. The rides are portable, but are better maintained than others, including that one in Ohio that resulted in one death when it malfunctioned. Rides are $3-5, or all you can ride for $40, and the girl got her money's worth with the $40 wristband. * Food: Walking through the outside booths, they're nearly all food. Typical offerings (cheeseburgers, tacos, brisket, funnel cakes), lots of repeats, high prices with semi-low quality. But you can't get a fried Oreo anywhere else. * Concerts: The Alameda County Fair, with its large permanent amphitheater, is an aberration. Most have a temporary stage, and so does the South Texas State Fair. Many national acts started in this part of the country - the Big Bopper, George Jones, Janis Joplin, Tracy Byrd, Micah Tyler - but this fair showcases up-and-comers. Country music is obviously big here. Even if you never heard of the act, you're in for a good show. Exhibits: Local stuff, the type that you'd expect to find in the county fair. I admit, I had the song "Our state fair is the best state fair..." going through my mind. I guess it depends on what your expectations are. If you're looking for a typical experience, cotton candy and all, with a Lone Star flair, then you're gonna love the South Texas State Fair at Ford Park. Be warned: you won't be the only one. As the night goes on, the crowd gets BIG. We got there 45 minutes after the gate opened on a Friday, and by 7pm, the lines in the Midway were already at least half an hour long per ride. It's a good one.

First time visitor this year. We absolutely loved the rodeo and watching the fruits of hard work…read morefrom both kids and adults. It's obvious everyone works extra hard to make this event happen. My complaint, food choices. At least for the first day. Not sure if more will come on as the week progresses. The one food truck we did try had overly sweet and overly smoked brisket along with stale corn chips. Facility amenities were perfect. Plenty of space, sitting areas, and plenty of bathrooms. All in all, awesome experience!

Top of the line county fair! Incredible facilities and wonderful staff. It's great to see families…read moreworking together to raise livestock. A full carnival and food selection. The live music and rodeo were a great experience!

Great community event. Kudos to the organizers for the hard work well done!…read more You can't please everyone for a large gathering like this. Although, my only concerns were the signage in the parking lot and the uneven grassy festival ground. I was walking carefully without injuring my ankles. I got in free because it was just opened on the first day. I figured that I should spend money by buying something. The soda truck caught my attention. I love the ladies' friendly smiles. Splash dogs was kind of fun to watch. Especially, seeing kids got wet from the splashes. This was my first time visiting Pearland. I love this Shadow Creek Ranch area. After the festival, I headed to Town Center on Broadway (I think I helped the V&CB to achieve its goal).

* First off, shout out to YELP for hooking my wife and I up with complimentary tix! I don't…read moreunderstand why people are surprised or complaining about paying admission. This isn't a charity event. The rodeo charges admission, as does the Texas State Fare. You can grab crawfish and eat outside anywhere, so don't bother coming here if you are going to moan about paying admissions or over $5 (really, what are you still on an allowance from your mommy?).* On to my review... Great family event, especially if it's within walking distance from your house like it is mine. I'm not a crawfish fan, I don't like them on a plane, I don't like them in a train, but the festival has much more to offer beyond mud bugs. I didn't ride the carnival rides, but there where plenty to choose from and people appeared to be having a great time. There are two stages set up with live music blasting, pretty cool. Miller lite is the official sponsor. The vendors all appeared to be selling the same typical Fair fare (get it, no?). Of course I went to the tent/ vendor with all brothas (African-Americans) on the pit. Man am I glad I did! Sausage on a stick and turkey leg was banging, SON! Smokey and Juicy just like I like it! Oh yeah, it's always fun to get a glimpse of Carneys. Such an unfortunate breed of people. I've always theorized that all Carneys originate from the hills of West Virginia (sorry, not sorry ). Anyhow, it's not Disney World or anything like that, but I wasn't expecting for it to be, so that's okay. Just a great community event that brings people together for the weekend.

This is a GREAT 5K or 10K to do every year. It is quite literally fun for the whole family. The…read moresponsors are fantastic and the money it raises goes to great causes. Plus...YOU are officially kicking off the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!!!!! The crowds usually are great spirits and cheer you on as you pound some pavement!! This run is VERY well organized, but I still have the same niggle I have with most runs...and the announcers even said it but people just ignore it. WALKERS!!!!! Do not join the 10K if you are not going to run. WALKERS!!! Do not get at the front of the 5K line to walk and slow down people that want to run. Other than that...GREAT Race!!!!!

Great run. Great fun. Well organized. The medal is also a nice belt buckle. Great idea! For 2019…read morethey moved the after party off of Tinsley and onto the street. A little crowded, but still good. 7 Eleven brought a Slurpee truck! Bluebell brought ice cream. Can't wait for next year.

On this past Saturday, My friend celebrated…read morethe second part of her 50th Birthday Sparking-chic at Whiskey River West location. We arrived in a nice luxury party bus. When we got off the party bus they offered us a one complimentary drink ,and one free bull ride card. So of course, everyone was excited to get on the dance floor. Also, they had two DJ's one inside and also on the back patio outside too. We definitely had an amazing time. I can't wait to try out the other locations too!

As a regular, I have to say I am genuinely disappointed with the new patio DJ. DJ Kaos's rude and…read moredisrespectful attitude when I asked if he could play a popular country line dance--one many of us in the dance community were looking forward to --really dampened the experience. It truly justifies why many of the line dancers are moving and spreading to other Houston country bars!

First time here, visited Saturday night. What a nice family event with great food and drinks! Live…read moremusic was a plus

I paid $15 for admission and I was generally not impressed by the Pasadena Strawberry Festival…read more However, I'm not gonna rate it below three stars because for an average festival it faired well. It had plenty of rides. It had plenty of food stands. A little tip, buy your tickets online because to buy them in person requires standing in a 30-45 minute line. No one wants to do that. We bought ours onsite through our phones. By the time I got to the ticket booth, I could've been in and out of the festival. Inside the convention center is where you'll find the massive strawberry shortcake that's always advertised each year. It tasted regular to me but my grandparents loved the one I brought them. Maybe I just got a bad slice. It's cash only. $5. The ATM charges a 4.95 fee for withdrawal so bring cash ahead of time if you can. The exhibits throughout the convention center were really nice. It was a lot of different options but nothing out of the norm. I won't be going back next year. This was definitely a one-time thing. At least there were hardly any lines for the rides and the parking was free!