Glover’s Rodeo started in 1982 it has always been held on the 3rd Saturday in the month of September. The Rodeo was originally held in Madisonville, Texas, home to the Glover family. The spirit of togetherness, the love for family, is the foundation that Melvin Glover pioneered Glover’s Rodeo. It provides the opportunity for the local community as well as out-of-towners to come together not only for a good time; it carries on the tradition and sport of the Rodeo. More importantly it allows you to escape every day life and just celebrate for whatever you feel needs to be celebrated.

In 1965 Melvin moved to Houston and in 1973 he started Trail riding and purchasing horses. In 1976 he help organized the Trail-riding association named the High Chaparral. His love for the Rodeo grew stronger and in 1980 he built a roping arena in his hometown of Madisonville. Melvin’s love for the rodeo could not be contained, his passion was growing stronger and he wanted others to share. In 1982, he would do so, by having the first Glover’s Rodeo. Melvin knew the importance of family and for this event to be successful; he would depend on his entire family to help him write history. In 1997, the Black Go Texan Committee of the Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo would honor Melvin. The 16th Annual Glover’s Rodeo held in 1998 would be recognized for the best bar-be-que for miles around. Melvin would give all the credit to his younger brother Raymond, who mananged the concession stands. In 2001 Glover’s Rodeo attracted its largest crowd ever in Madisonville, but the following year the Rodeo would move to Hearne, Texas. Glover’s Rodeo has sparked much interest in the community, and in 2004 Texas A&M University conducted a tourism survey. The purpose of the survey was to develop on-site experience with identifying of tourism impacts—observe types of visitors and where they may be coming from, why they are visiting this event.

In 2010, Glover’s Rodeo was ask to return to Madisonville, after a twelve year absent. The date set for this year is May 3rd and 4th 2013. Glover's Rodeo will still be in Hearne, Texas on September 21, 2013. The promotion of two Rodeo's in 2011 were at the request of the many Cowboys, Cowgirls, and Rodeo Fans. The good time that is had by many is spreading and you are making it happen, so bring a friend and your family for the sake of togetherness, tradition, and history. Glover’s Rodeo looks forward to seeing you in May and September. What a way to start and end the Summer of 2013.