Thu 2/8 – Tue 2/13San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Celebrating the spirit of Western culture, this year’s San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo features native Texas wildlife expos, “Swifty Swine” pig races, stunt and acrobat performers “X-Pogo” and “Chicago Boyz,” Pompeyo’s circus-themed dog show, and “Cowboy Boot Camp” activities for kids. The 67th annual event also includes a Western Heritage Parade and multiple livestock competitions showcasing talented Texan youth. Occurring daily through February 25, the San Antonio favorite also encompasses petting zoos, pony rides, 250 rodeo-themed shops, and carnival attractions for the whole family to enjoy. Boasting a stacked roster, this year’s rodeo concert series kicks off with Gary Allan (Thursday) and continues with Brett Eldridge (Friday), Josh Abbott Band (Saturday) and many more (see Music Picks). $5-$200, 8am-10pm Mon- Sun (times subject to change), San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, One AT&T Center Pkwy., (210) 444-5000, sarodeo.com. — Lori Salazar Credit: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Let’s cook-off, San Antonio!

The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo will debut a new cooking competition in February – the Vaquero Cook-Off. Set for February 1-2 at La Villita, the event will run in conjunction with the Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive.

The first day will pit challengers against each other cooking Spanish rice, while the second day will have them go head-to-head on charro beans, carne guisada and menudo. Three awards will be given out per category.

Attendees will be able to sample the dishes for free and enjoy live music and vendors throughout the La Villita grounds.

Competitors can register for $370 per team through Friday, December 21. The food fest will run 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, February 1, and noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, February 2.

La Villita

418 Villita Street, San Antonio, TX

(210) 207-8614

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This article appears in Nov 28 – Dec 4, 2018.

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