 |
|
|
Spanning Exchange Avenue, the gateway to the Fort Worth StockYards was completed in 1910. Today it is a landmark that welcomes you into the historic area of Fort Worth, full of family fun, entertainment, nightlife, shopping, museums and culinary experiences.
|
|
|
Promotions, Events, Shopping, Entertainment, Tours, see whats new this month! February 2017
We hope you enjoy this newsletter to keep you up-to-date with what's going on at the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Visit the areas many shops, restaurants, rodeos, museums, shows, concerts, tours, historical landmarks and special events while keeping the spirit of Texas alive.
|
|
Stockyards Business Connection
Please plan to attend our monthly luncheon, You are invited! Noon - 1:00 pm ~ $15
Business Association Luncheon
Date: Monday - February 20, 2017
Location: River Ranch Stockyards
Do you want to be a part of the business community in the Stockyards? For more information on becoming a member, contact Keith Powell
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame
|
Finalists for April 8, 2017 induction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockyards Station -
Fort Worth Stockyards
|
|
|
|
|
|
Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
The Sterquell Wagon collection features more than 60 Old West wagons, carts and sleighs. At the Exploratorium, children can learn to pack for a trail drive and dig for treasures in the sawdust, among other hands-on experiences.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
|
|
|
|
|
Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fort Worth Herd
Come see the twice daily cattle drive at 11:30 am and 4:00 pm.
Help support the Fort Worth Herd cattle drive in 2017 by adopting Maverick or one of his Fort Worth Herd pals. Your donation will help fund his feed and care in 2017. Will receive certificate of adoption, trading cards & more upon adoption. DONATE NOW!
And come see Chisholm and Goodnight make their way down the street!
|
|
|
|
|
|
North Fort Worth Historical Society
Located inside the Historic Livestock Exchange Building
131 East Exchange Avenue, Suite 113,
Fort Worth, Texas
Admission: $2.00 per person and 12 years and under are free.
Hours of Operation: 10am to 5pm,
Monday through Saturday.
From Memorial Day to Labor Day,
we are open on Sunday from 12pm to 5pm.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockyards Photography
Family Photo sessions available.
2511 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX
(817) 900-6095
|
|
|
|
|
Blending Class/Party
Three or Four red wines to choose from for the blend:
Cost is $55.00 per person
Call to book today & for details
817-626-1011
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fort Worth Aviation Museum
|
|
|
|
|
Stock Show bound!
All of us at The Legends of Texas love what we do and especially putting
smiles on all the tourist faces that we perform for every weekend. We have been performing in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards since 1981. Come see our Hysterically funny shows every Saturday/Sunday following the Fort Worth Herd cattle drive, inside Stockyards Station. We also perform at most of the surrounding cities western festivals, as well as private parties and corporate events. Give us a hollar at 2148087771, ask fer Glenn.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pearls Dancehall
Hours Of Operation
WEDNESDAY Hump Night:
Doors @ 6pm | Live Music 7p-11p
$2.50 Domestics and $4 Crown & Down
FRIDAY:
Doors @ 7pm | Live Music 9p-1:30a
SATURDAY:
Doors @ 7pm | Live Music 9p-1:30a
Available
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
for Special Events.
Call (817) 624-2800 or email us at info@pearlsdancehall.com
for Booking Information
|
|
|
|
|
We also have a growing selection of Handmade Lazy J Exclusive Olathe Boots. A wide variety of straw hats and a steamer so you can get your hat custom creased. Also, a big selection of clothing for men and women. Free beer and wine while you are shopping.
We also offer free shipping for the customers that cannot make it to the store.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cavender's Fort Worth StockYards
|
|
|
|
|
|
La Plaza Craftsmall
La Plaza Crafts Mall
- Newly Built Small to Large Retail Spaces. Rates starting as low as $750 per month all inclusive. Offering Month to Month Lease Contracts with No Additional Fees. Call Michael Costanza at
817-300-3738 for available spaces and additional information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Stockyards Visitor Center welcomed over 12,000 visitors in December. Five hundred and seventy-one visitors took part in a historical walking tour of the Stockyards and forty-nine people participated in the Stockyards Adventure program. The top three countries to visit the center were: #1 Australia, #2 England, and #3 France.
As we enter the New Year, watch for new and updated 2017 tourism materials to start arriving in the Stockyards Visitor Center. This will include the Fort Worth Visitor Guide and the Texas Official Travel Map and Guide. Stop in anytime to visit and see what's new.
|
|
|
|
|
Barbara's Custom Hats & Shaping
Mention you say this on Fort Worth Stockyards website and receive 20% off any regular priced merchandise
140 E.Exchange Ave Suite 132
Fort Worth TX. 76164
817-771-4392
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cowtown Electric Bikes
Tours, Rentals and Pedego Electric Bike Sales & Service
|
|
|
|
|
Serving Prime Rib on Friday & Saturday nights. Lunch Menu until 4pm Daily
2458 North Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76164
817-624-3945
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockyards Cowboy Church
Sundays at 140 East Exchange Ave.
817-626-6738
|
|
|
|
|
Rodeo Exchange
See Website for Full Calendar
www.rodeoex.com
Rodeo Exchange is one of Fort Worth's hottest nightspots. We feature some of the lowest drink prices and area's best Bands.
221 W Exchange Ave
Fort Worth, Texas
Visit us on Facebook
|
|
|
|
|
|
Longhorn Saloon Fort Worth
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockyards Championship Rodeo
|
|
|
|
|
White Elephant Saloon
To view Complete
Entertainment Calendar
106 E. Exchange Ave.,
Fort Worth, Texas
817-624-9712
|
|
|
|
|
Los Vaqueros Restaurant
Keep your resolutions to eat healthy at Los Vaqueros! We are proud to be a part of the Blue Zones Project and offer several healthy options on our lunch, dinner and brunch menus. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see ALL our delicious options! @losvaquerosfwstockyards
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau
|
|
|
|
|
Love Shack Burgers
Chef Tim Love's classic burger joint, the Love Shack, is a one of a kind dining experience for families of all ages.
Since the Love Shack's opening in the Stockyards National Historic District, Chef Love's gourmet hamburger, the "Dirty Love Burger" has been lauded by critics as a "Burger that is one of the best in America."
110 E Exchange Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 740-8812
Sun-Weds: 11am-9pm
Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri-Sat: 11am - 1am
|
|
|
|
|
|
HISTORY ON THE BRICKS, FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS
|
|
|
Courtesy of The North Fort Worth Historical Society(Feeders and Breeders Show (Stock Show) 1910.) |
During the early years the Stockyards area was not part of the Fort Worth city limits. In 1902 it was incorporated and became North Fort Worth. Then in 1911 it was incorporated again as Niles City until August of 1923 when it was annexed by the city of Fort Worth.
Although they had the investors and the business expertise of Simpson, Niles and others, they struggled with their company for nearly a decade. The economic panic of 1893 and the Texas cattlemen's distrust of eastern outsiders hurt their business. The ranchers preferred to ship their cattle to Kansas City and St. Louis. Simpson decided to attend the convention of the Cattle Raisers of Texas (now the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association) and urged the cattlemen to ship to Fort Worth. He also promised to pay fifty cents per head more than what they could get in Kansas City.
It was during this time that C.C. French, public relations expert for the stockyards, ran into rancher, Charles McFarland of Weatherford, Texas. While the two men were discussing the hard times of the Fort Worth Stockyards Company, McFarland suggested having a fat stock show. French reasoned that at this time they were not getting any fat stock in the yards. McFarland assured French that he could convince his friends to bring in their stock and he would bring some of his own. It was on that day that the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show was born. Ranchers from all around, including Samuel Burk Burnett, Marion Sansom, J.W. Burgess and many others agreed to participate. The stockyards officials and ranchers decided the first stock show should be held in early March 1896.
The Stock Show, also known as The Feeders and Breeders Show, was held in the Fort Worth Stockyards until 1942 when a flood devastated the Stockyards area. Then in 1943, during WWII, the Livestock Exhibits Building, which is now Billy Bob's Texas, was used to assemble airplanes. The following year the Stock Show was moved to the new Will Rogers Memorial Complex on the West side of Fort Worth.
|
|
The Stockyards are a wonderful recognition of Cattlemen and Cowboys steeped in the tradition
of the American West; a place today doing primarily the same thing we were doing over 100 years ago.
Cattle drives, rodeo, steam train, honky tonks, great places to shop and eat and more.
Thank you for taking the time to support our history and culture.
Sincerely,
Fort Worth Stockyards
National Historic District
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
