Mar 18, 2025

A business reporter goes to the rodeo

David Brancaccio, left, and Fernando Valladares of Trill Burgers at the Houston Rodeo. Alex Schroeder/Marketplace

Today: economic lessons from the people responsible for serving Texas-sized food portions to nearly 2.5 million rodeo attendees.

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Feeding 2.5 million people over 3 weeks at Houston's rodeo

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder

Mar 18, 2025

From massive burgers to turkey legs, chocolate-covered strawberries and a half a pineapple stuffed with friend shrimp and Fruity Pebbles.

Dominic Palmieri (left) goes by the "Midway Gourmet." He's responsible for all the carnival food at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

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Alex Schroeder Producer

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Nic Perez Director/Producer

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