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Honoring fort bend county's black cowboy legacy

Saturday, February 11, 2023

George Ranch Historical Park Arena
10215 FM 762, Richmond, TX
Purchase Tickets

About Our Rodeo:


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. This February, the 4th annual Black Cowboy Legacy Rodeo will spotlight this amazing history.

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 Parade
7 p.m. – Rodeo Competition Begins
9:30 p.m. – VIP Covered Wagon and Saloon Close

Pre-Sale Tickets are now Closed!
(General Admission tickets are available at the gate)

*Limited tickets for wheelchair accessible seating are available.
​(Only
two family members will have accommodated seating per guest.)
General Admission Ticket Pricing 
Adults - $20.00
Children ages (4-12) - $10.00
General Admission will be located at the ground level of the west side of the covered arena. Arrive early as seating will be limited.
Advantage Seats Ticket Pricing
Adults - $35.00
Children Ages (4-12) - $15.00
Advantage Seats are located at the upper East end of the covered arena. Tickets will include a 1-day guest pass to the Fort Bend Museum or George Ranch Historical Park valid until 12/31/23 (excluding Special Events). It will also include a $3 off voucher for any of the food vendors at the Black Cowboy Legacy Rodeo.

NEW ticket option this year!

VIP Couples Ticket Package - $250.00
2 Tickets & VIP Access 
Get access to the open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and a birds-eye view of the
​rodeo competition inside of a private VIP suite.

2023 Sponsors:

To learn more about our sponsors, click the logos below to be directed to their websites

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​Kay Danziger

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Paul & Gena Horak

FBC Commissioner Grady Prestage
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Bill & Jan
​Billups-Meitzen

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FBC Commissioner Vincent Morales

Jess Stuart

Smokey Culver

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​Garvey Jones

Buffalo Soldiers -
​Allen Mack

Rodeo Volunteers

For Craft Vendor Information CLICK HERE
For Food Vendor Information CLICK HERE
For Sponsorship Information about the Black Cowboy Legacy Rodeo CLICK HERE
Cowboy Registration Information CLICK HERE

Sponsorship Opportunities:


Presenting Sponsor – $10,000 (one available category exclusivity)
  • Right to provide:
    • Four 5'x10' or smaller vinyl banners with grommets to be hung in the Arena
    • Fout 10'x10' promotional/marketing booths
    • Four company representatives to participate in Grand Entry Parade
  • Prominent logo placement on rodeo webpage with link to company's site 
  • Prominent logo placement on all rodeo advertising and promotional materials
  • Thirty complimentary VIP Reception and reserved seating badges
  • Eight recognition announcements during rodeo in Arena 
  • Recognition on day-of materials and VIP badge ​

​Platinum Buckle Sponsor – $5,000 
  • Right to provide:
    • ​Two 5'x10' or smaller vinyl banners with grommets to be hung in the Arena 
    • Two 10'x10' promotional/marketing booths
    • Two company representatives to participate in Grand Entry Parade 
  • Prominent logo placement on rodeo webpage with link to company's site 
  • Prominent logo placement on all rodeo advertising and promotional materials 
  • Twenty complimentary VIP Reception and reserved seating badges 
  • Four recognition announcements during rodeo in Arena 
  • Recognition on day-of materials ​

​Gold Buckle Sponsor – $2,500
  • Right to provide:
    • ​One 5'x10' or smaller vinyl banner with grommets to be hung in the Arena 
    • One company representative to participate in Grand Entry Parade
  • Logo placement on rodeo webpage and all rodeo advertising and promotional materials 
  • Ten complimentary VIP Reception and reserved seating badges
  • Two recognition announcements during rodeo in Arena 
  • Recognition on day-of materials ​

​Silver Spur Sponsor – $1,500
  • Right to provide one 3'x8' vinyl banner with grommets to be hung in the Arena 
  • Logo placement on rodeo webpage and all rodeo advertising and promotional materials 
  • Ten complimentary VIP Reception and reserved seating badges 
  • Two recognition announcements during rodeo in Arena 
  • Recognition on day-of materials 
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Bronze Badge Sponsor – $1,200
  • Right to provide one 3'x8' vinyl banner with grommets to be hung in the Arena
  • Name recognition on rodeo webpage 
  • Four complimentary tickets to rodeo VIP Reception
  • Recognition on day-of materials 
  • One recognition announcement during rodeo in Arena 

Promotional Branding Opportunities:


VIP Saloon Keepers – $1,800 (one available)​
  • Right to provide one 3'x8' vinyl banner with grommets to be hung in the saloon area 
  • Name recognition on rodeo promotional materials 
  • One recognition announcement before one race 
  • Eight complimentary VIP Reception and reserved seating badges 
  • Recognition on day-of materials ​

VIP Covered Wagon – $1,800 (one available)
  • Right to provide one 3'x8' vinyl banner with grommets to be hung in the saloon area 
  • Name recognition on rodeo promotional materials 
  • One recognition announcement before one race 
  • Eight complimentary VIP Reception and reserved seating badges 
  • Recognition on day-of materials ​

​Mutton-Busting – $1,100 (four available)
  • Right to provide one 3'x8' vinyl banner to be hung in the mutton-busting area 
  • Name recognition on rodeo promotional materials 
  • One recognition announcement during mutton-busting competition
  • Four complimentary VIP Reception and reserved seating badges
  • Recognition on day-of materials 

​Security & EMT - $800 (four available)

  • Right to provide one 2'x4' vinyl banner with grommets to be hung in the EMT area
  • Name recognition on rodeo promotional materials 
  • Two complimentary VIP Reception and reserved seating badges 
  • Recognition on day-of materials 

Rodeo Events – $500/Each (four available)
1) Team roping  2) Barrel racing  3) Calf tie-down  4) Bull riding 
  • Right to provide one 2'x4' vinyl banner with grommets to be hung in arena
  • One recognition announcement after selected event 
  • Two complimentary VIP Reception and reserved seating badges 
  • Recognition on day-of materials ​

Arena Banner Sponsor – $200/Each (eight available)
  • Right to provide one 2'x4' vinyl banner with grommets to be hung in arena 

Thank you to the 2022 Rodeo Committee


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2023 Event Committee

Debra Greenwood-Sharp
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Commissioner Grady Prestage
​Rebecca Hafner
Jan Billups-Meitzen
Constance Bowie ​
​Sierra Bowie
​Mary Miller
Brenda Patton

​Lauren Soliz

FBHA Staff
Daniela Abrego
Kathy Brooks
Michaela Carriere
Chris Godbold
Teque'lia Lewis

2023 Board of Trustees

PRESIDENT
Paul Horak

VICE PRESIDENTS
Lynn Hewitt, Governance Chair
Keely Knipling, Collections Chair

SECRETARY
Emily Scherer

TRUSTEES
Brandon Baca
Tara Copley
Kay Danziger
Rebecca Hafner, Programs Co-Chair
Shirley Kwan
Chassidy Olainu-Alade
​Elizabeth Pratt
Steve Smith, Finance Chair

PAST-PRESIDENT
Steve Nelson

FORT BEND ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY VICE PRESIDENT
Paul Spana

FORT BEND MUSEUM DOCENTS PRESIDENT
Jessica Avery

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Madeleine Calcote-Garcia
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  • Home
  • Membership
    • Membership List 2021
  • Explore
    • Fort Bend Museum
    • Fort Bend Museum Docents
    • George Ranch Historical Park
    • DeWalt Heritage Center
    • Fort Bend Archeological Society
    • Texian Time Machine
    • Decker Park
    • Maps & Addresses
  • Major Events
    • Black Cowboy Legacy Rodeo
    • Lone Star Stomp >
      • Lone Star Stomp Sponsorships
    • Annual Meeting
    • Texian Market Days
    • Candlelight Tours at The Moore Home
    • The Lone Rangers Christmas Caper
    • Christmas at the Ranch
    • 12th Annual Dew House Wassail
  • History Rising
  • Heritage Project
    • FBHP Tell Your Story
    • FBHP Join A Task Force
    • FBHP Nominate A History Maker of Today
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  • About
    • Mission & Values
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