THE HONDO RODEO FEST ANNOUNCES 2026 EXPANSION TO NEW ORLEANS WITH EVENT AT THE ICONIC CAESARS SUPERDOME APRIL 10-12TH

The Hondo Rodeo Fest today announced its first expansion plans for 2026, unveiling New Orleans as the next major U.S. market. Scheduled for April 10-12th, 2026, the Hondo Rodeo Fest will take over the Caesars Superdome, home of the NFL’s legendary New Orleans Saints, bringing its signature three-day million dollar rodeo competition, concert music series and fan festival to an impressive potential 100,000 fans. 

The Hondo Rodeo Fest’s 2026 event at the Superdome is in partnership with the State of Louisiana, Legends Global, Louisiana Stadium and Exhibition District, and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, whose industry-leading partnerships help turn public investment into economic impact. And, one could say, it’s not their first rodeo, the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation has served as the host committee for four Super Bowls, seven NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Fours, three NBA All-Star Games, two WrestleMania events and more.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Hondo Rodeo Fest to The Big Easy. The sheer size and scale of the Superdome gives us an incredible opportunity to respond to their continuously growing appetite for rodeo excitement and headlining country music,” said James Trawick, CEO of The Hondo Rodeo Fest. “We are incredibly lucky to have the industry validation and support from Governor Jeff Landry and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation to best position ourselves for success and produce the best Hondo Rodeo Fest yet.”

“We’re proud to welcome the Hondo Rodeo Fest to Louisiana and the Caesars Superdome,” said Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana. “This event represents the kind of major entertainment investment that drives tourism, supports local business, and strengthens our state’s growing live events economy. The Hondo Rodeo Fest captures the spirit of the market, and we’re excited to work with James and his team to integrate our New Orleans culture to make this an incredible fan experience.”

Today’s announcement was made during a live press conference at the Hondo Rodeo Fest’s official Media Day, timed with the event’s return to Chase Field, Nov 7-9th. In its star-studded 2025 lineup at Chase Field, this year’s headliners include some of the biggest artists in rock and country music today, including Nickelback, Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, in addition to Treaty Oak Revival, Jon Pardi and Riley Green.  

The Hondo Rodeo Fest launched the three-day rodeo competition and nightly, full two-hour country music concerts in November of 2024. The Hondo Rodeo’s invite-only format features world champion cowboys and cowgirls across eight categories, all competing for a $1 million prize purse. 

Looking forward, Trawick added, “The Hondo team is looking forward to even bigger musical artists and for New Orleans to feel like the “Super Bowl” of rodeo has come to town.”

The Hondo Rodeo Fest is expected to announce their artist line-up for New Orleans later in 2025. 

For more information, visit https://thehondorodeofest.com/.

To access the digital press kit, click HERE.