Professional Tour Guide Association of San Antonio Corporate Member -- |
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San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo |
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On February 17, 1950, a landmark event, the first Annual San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo took place. The first exposition successfully entertained more than 250,000 visitors, an unheard of record for an opening show. In 1984, the Committee began to encourage 4-H and FFA high school students to continue their interest in the agriculture industry by majoring in agricultural-related studies in college by awarding fifteen, four-year scholarships totaling $90,000 to students entering Texas colleges in the fall of 1984. 2003 was another milestone year in the history of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo with the opening of the brand new, state-of-the-art SBC Center (now the ATT Center). This first class arena provides over 6,000 more seats than were previously available in the Freeman Coliseum. The Freeman Coliseum then became the home to hundreds of commercial vendors providing the perfect venue for rodeo patrons ready to shop. Since inception in 1950, the Stock Show & Rodeo has grown to be one of the largest and most prestigious, single events in San Antonio with over one million visitors entering the grounds each year. The success of the event has a positive impact on the community. Its world class rodeo action and entertainment and ability to provide financial support to Texas youth is the result of many hours of hard work by committed volunteers. |
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3201 East Houston Street Phone:
210-225-5851
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| A Volunteer Organization that Emphasizes Agriculture and Education to Develop the Youth of Texas | |