text: Humble Rodeo and BBQ Cook-Off - Humble, TX - AARP
  Humble Rodeo and BBQ Cook-Off
  In 1958, the organization purchased 10 acres from Ellis Herron located on Wilson Road near today's transportation center. The members of the organization secured a $7,000 loan and built a new arena where three-day performances were held in the spring, along with the fair. In 1997, the Humble Rodeo moved to the Humble Civic Center. The organization donated the Wilson Road property to the Humble Independent School District. There was no rodeo the following years of 1998 or 1999, just the Livestock Show. In 2000, the Rodeo was brought back to the Livestock Show by Bodie Wagener per the request of the community and Humble ISD. Mr. Wagener, brought in long time stock contractor Doug Butcher to help put on the Rodeo and to make it profitable. The 2000 event was a success, & a new era began. The Cook-Off competition was added in 2002, and for several years the Rodeo & BBQ Cook-Off were held on the same weekend and concert performances soon entered the mix. Eventually with the growth and popularity of the event, the event was split into two weekends with the Livestock Show taking place during the week between the two events. The Humble Rodeo & BBQ Cook-Off continues to coincide with the Humble ISD Livestock Show and Auction, and all proceeds from the Humble Rodeo & Cook-Off benefit the Humble ISD Education Foundation in its efforts to support innovative programs that increase learning opportunities for students at all 43 Humble ISD schools. It's a storied tradition of supporting the ever-growing Humble community.