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Save the Date for Helotes Cornyval & PRCA Rodeo 2024

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Helotes, Texas – The one and only Helotes Cornyval & PRCA Rodeo 2024 is kicking off on Thursday, May 2nd, May 3rd, and Saturday, May 4th, 2024. With the Helotes Festivals Association’s award-winning PRCA Rodeo is held in conjunction with the Helotes Festival’s 59th Cornyval which runs through Sunday, May 5th. Helotes is located on the far northwest side of San Antonio, Texas in Bexar County at 12210 Leslie Rd, Helotes, Texas 78023. 

Credit: Cowboy Lifestyle Network
Credit: Cowboy Lifestyle Network

59 Years Ago in the Heart of Texas

This outstanding event began 59 years ago in the heart of Texas, a small town that is now called Helotes. This quaint community had its very first post office built and what no better way to show appreciation was to throw a celebration. That celebration was just the beginning of the Cornyval Festival.

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Growth

The Cornyval Festival was originally held downtown Helotes in front of the John T. Floore Country Store right on Bandera Road. In the beginning, the Cornyval originally started as a carnival with food booths. It eventually moved to new grounds located on Leslie Road. The rodeo eventually had the opportunity to join the Cornyval family, taking place on the new grounds in a little arena out in the parking lot. The rodeo has now grown and moved to a bigger arena on the same property. This years marks the 59th year of the Cornyval and the 37th year of the PRCA Rodeo. 

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PRCA’s Medium-Sized Rodeo

The Cornyval & PRCA Rodeo has grown tremendously over the years. Starting off, the Cornyval was lucky to bring in 12,000-15,000 people in a four-day event. Now they’re bringing in almost 100,000 people each year. The rodeo has grown exponentially year after year. It continues to get bigger and better! The Cornyval is proud to say it’s now considered one of PRCA’s medium-sized rodeos! The news is spreading that this is an all-time event that you don’t want to miss out on. 

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Thank You Helotes Cornyval Festival Association Volunteers

There is still so much in store for the Cornyval grounds and the committee is excited to see it grow and improve year after year. All these changes wouldn’t be possible without the help of all of the amazing volunteers that Cornyval has. The grounds are also available throughout the year to rent out by various organizations.

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PRCA Rodeo Details

The legendary stock contractor for the Helotes PRCA Rodeo is Andrews Rodeo Company which is owned by Sammy Andrews providing the best of the best rodeo animals around! Andrews was the owner of the famous, meanest, and bad-to-the-bone bull around, his name was Bodacious. The rodeo will consist of women’s barrel racing, breakaway roping, bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, bull riding, and don’t forget mutton bustin’! There will be cash prizes and a Champion Buckle will be awarded at each event!

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Themed Rodeo Nights

This is the fastest-growing rodeo spectacle in the country. Thursday will be St. Jude night, Helotes Rodeo is making this a very special night. Friday night is Bud Light night and it isn’t a rodeo without a cold one! Lastly, Saturday the Helotes Rodeo represents unconditional support for our Veterans. The party isn’t over once the rodeo ends, head on down to the Cornyval grounds for live music and dancing.

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Fun For All Ages

There will be fun for all ages with a large carnival, three stages of live music, and dancing on the 48 acres of spacious and lush Cornyval grounds. There will be several Texas country music artists performing Thursday through Sunday. Cornyval is known for its special event called Chicken Bingo, the numbers are called out and wherever a chicken does their business depends if you get that Bingo! Also, don’t forget there will be pig races, a corn-eating contest, and more! Many local vendors will be here selling unique items! Come support and check out the local businesses. You don’t want to miss out on this good time and a great opportunity to make new memories with your friends and family.

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Thank You Helotes Festival Association’s PRCA Rodeo’s Sponsors

We can’t forget and give a big thank you to the Helotes Festival Association’s PRCA Rodeo’s sponsors, Pendleton Whiskey, Wrangler, and Bud Light. There are many local sponsors and H-E-B is the presenting sponsor. Thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers who are helping put on the best of the best, Cornyval and PRCA Rodeo 2024.

Skip the Line and Buy Online

Cornyval will be using Stride Events pricing packages to purchase a ticket for gate entry and drink beverages. This is a great way to skip the line and buy online! Also, an easier way so you won’t have to worry about having cash on you. Cash and cards will also be accepted as well.

Ticket Information & Event Times

  • Thursday, May 2nd
    • Gates Open: 5:00 pm
    • Pre-Rodeo Activities (Mutton Bustin’): 7:00 pm
    • PRCA Rodeo 7:30 pm
    • Adults (13 and over) $10.00
    • Kids (3-12 under 2 FREE) $5.00
  • Friday, May 3rd
    • Gates Open at 5:00 pm
    • Pre-Rodeo Activities (Mutton Bustin’): 7:00 pm
    • PRCA Rodeo 7:30 pm
    • Adults (13 and over) $20.00
    • Kids (3-12 under 2 FREE) $10.00
  • Saturday, May 4th
    • Gates Open at 11:00 am
    • Pre-Rodeo Activities (Mutton Bustin’): 7:00 pm
    • PRCA Rodeo 7:30 pm
    • Adults (13 and over) $20.00
    • Kids (3-12 under 2 FREE) $10.00
  • Sunday, May 5th
    • Gates Open at 12:00 pm
    • FREE Admission
  • Weekend Pass: $47.00

*RAIN OR SHINE*

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Live Music Lineup

  • Thursday, May 2nd
    • 5:30 pm-7:30 pm – Bryan Bros
    • 8:00 pm-9:30 pm – Love Killed a Hero
    • 10:00 pm-11:30 pm – Spazmatics
  • Friday, May 3rd
    • 5:00 pm-6:00 pm – Meyer Anderson
    • 6:30 pm-8:00 pm – Selestial Alcoser
    • 8:30 pm-10:00 pm – Cory Weaver
    • 10:00 pm-12:00 pm – Tenille Arts
  • Saturday, May 4th
    • 12:00 pm-2:00 pm – Justin Gallaegos
    • 2:00 pm-3:00 pm – Fire on the Mountain
    • 3:00 pm-4:00 pm – Drew Brown
    • 4:30 pm-6:30 pm – Nick Zamora
    • 7:00 pm-8:30 pm – Nick Lawrence
    • 9:00 pm-10:30 pm – Mario Flores
    • 11:00 pm to 12:30 pm – Stoney Larue
  • Sunday, May 5th
    • 12:00 pm-2:00 pm – Mojo-Rimba
    • 2:00 pm-2:30 pm – Scholarship Awards
    • 2:30 pm-3:45 pm – Vinny Tovar
    • 4:30 pm-6:00 pm – Jerry De Leon
    • 6:30 pm-8:00 pm – Ram Herrera
Pictured: Tracy Bryd – Credit: CLN’s Megan deFabry

I hope y’all can come down to Helotes, Texas because this is one hell of an event! So much hard work and planning have been put into this! This year will be even better! Come make new memories at the Helotes Cornyval and PRCA Rodeo 2024! I’ll see ya there! 

Megan deFabry

Howdy, I'm Megan deFabry, I grew up in Reno, Nevada & I now reside in Austin, Texas. I'm very passionate about digital marketing and journalism, especially within the Western industry. I'm driven by faith, and have a love for the outdoors, agriculture, rodeos, country music, and maintaining the Western way of life!

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