George Ranch Rodeo: Honoring Fort Bend County's Black Cowboy Legacy

Hosted by the Fort Bend History Association
Spotlighting the Buster Jackson and Robert & Catherine Jackson Families

For more than 100 years, black cowboys played an essential role in Fort Bend County ranching operations. At the George Ranch specifically, four generations of black cowboys worked alongside four generations of the George family, leaving behind a rich legacy of black cowboy heritage that is unique to this part of Texas.

Event Schedule
4 p.m. — Hitch’n Post Opens: Entertainment, Kids’ Activities, Craft and Food Booths
5:30 p.m. — VIP Covered Wagon and Saloon Open
6:30 p.m. — Grand Entry
7 p.m. — Rodeo Competition Begins
9:30 p.m. — VIP Covered Wagon and Saloon Close

Advantage Seats (located at the upper East end of the covered arena. Tickets will include a 1 day guest pass to George Ranch Historical Park for any Saturday (excluding Special Events). It will also include a $3 off voucher for any of the food vendors at the George Ranch Rodeo.)
Advantage Seat Adults- $35
Advantage Seats Children- $15

General Admission (Located at the ground level of the west side of the covered arena. Arrive early as seating will be limited.)
General Admission Adults- $20
General Admission Children- $10