The rodeo itself will be from Feb. 28 to March 20. The pre-rodeo festivities begin on Friday, Feb 25 with the Rodeo Round-up and Go Texan ... followed by free chopped barbecue sandwiches provided ...

If you're looking for a FREE taste of some of that BBQ, head to the Rodeo Roundup at Houston City Hall ... And finally, inside NRG Center's Hall A is AGVENTURE, which focuses on agriculture ...