If you find yourself in Texas then you should check out one of the trademarks of the state; a good rodeo. The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is one of the best rodeos in the state and quite possibly the country. Featuring those staples common to any good rodeo; bull riding, barrel racing, and steer wrestling, the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo has been a favorite tradition of the area since 1854.
The San Anotnio Stock Show and Rodeo is more then just a few Bronking Broncos and crazed bulls. Offering top of the line entertainment like concerts, demonstrations and best in show expos visitors to the rodeo are able to immerse themselves in a culture found on in the heart of the United States.
Held in the
AT&T Center, the Rodeo aims to entertain the community while giving back to the people that have helped to make it as great as it is. The San Antonio Livestock Exposition or S.A.L.E provides scholarship funds for over 3,000 students with an interest in agriculture. The SALE which is connected with the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo has helped thousands of kids into college where they might otherwise have been unable to afford the expense. S.A.L.E was established in the 1950s with the goal of promoting the rodeo and the agricultural and livestock concerns of Texas.
S.A.L.E for kids is an annual event aimed at helping the community. With auctions raising money for the kids' future, this event is hailed as a much needed part of the San Antonio Stock Show And Rodeo.
The next S.A.L.E for kids is scheduled to be held in September of 2008.
