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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.
Celebrate Spring in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards, see whats new this month! April 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 - April 17, 2017  
Location: Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame 
Email Keith Powell for more information
Speaker:  Dr. Giovannini - Chancellor, Tarrant County College District
RSVP by April 14th to: Business Association

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 Sized Easter Egg Hunt
Fort Worth Stockyards
  • Easter Egg Hunt for kids of ages 0-12 begins at High Noon. FREE
  • Golden Horse Shoe Hunt outdoor Arena behind Livery at 12:30 pm FREE
  • Pictures with Easter Bunny 12- 4 p.m. $10
  • Face Painter 12- 4 p.m. FREE
  • Caricature Artist 12- 4 p.m. FREE
  • Fort Worth Herd Cowcamp 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. FREE
Superior
Superior Productions  
DeBruycker Charolais
Apr 01, 2017 12:00 PM Mountain  
 
Brook's Chalky Butte  
Apr 01, 2017 1:00 PM Mountain  
 
McKay Cattle Co
Apr 02, 2017 7:00 PM Central  
 
Pharo Cattle Company TX
Apr 03, 2017 1:00 PM Central 
See website for complete schedule

Tuff Hedeman Championship Bull Riding
April 8th - Cowtown Coliseum
Fort Worth Stockyards
817-625-1025
 
The Legends of Texas are saddling up for Easter, Frontier Fort Days and tourist season. Come see our Hysterically  funny shows every Saturday/Sunday following the Fort Worth Herd cattle drive. 817-992-4815.
Cowtown Coliseum
April 14th - 15th 2:30pm and 4:30pm
Cowtown Coliseum
Cowboy Church
140 East Exchange Avenue 
Every Sunday - High Noon
Fort Worth Herd
KROGER GIVING
Want to help our organization? 
It's as simple as registering your 
Kroger's Plus Card & linking it to our nonprofit number!
OUR NUMBER IS 
94145  
Thank ya'll for supporting the Herd!

Stockyards Championship Rodeo
Rodeo every Friday and Saturday night 
at Cowtown Coliseum in the 
Fort Worth Stockyards
121 East Exchange Avenue

Stockyards In the News
Adobe Western Art Gallery has a new location:
2400 North Main St.,  Fort Worth, TX. 76164

Cattlemen's Steakhouse Annual Halo for Freedom Warrior Foundation
CATTLEMEN'S Steakhouse hosted the ANNUAL LUNCHEON for  HALO FOR FREEDOM WARRIOR FOUNDATION, this was the 5th annual "Weekend to Remember," on March 25th. 

Learn More

Larry Heppe and Marti Taylor, Cattlemen's Steakhouse
It's not the disability...
it's the ability!
Marti Taylor, Cattlemen's Steakhouse
Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
We're hiring, please apply in person at 
128 East Exchange Avenue, 
Fort Worth, Texas 76164
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
Experience the sights and sounds of the Old West with the Stockyards Adventure Pass. 
This new, self-guided adventure includes:
Buy tickets online or call (888) 878-7527 for assistance by phone.
The Bluebonnet Room
Rental Rates
The Rawhide Room
Rental Rates
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
(817) 740-8812
Sun-Weds: 11am-9pm
Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri-Sat: 11am - 1am
"A bi-monthly Health & Wellness event at 
81 Club Billy Bob's Texas! Next event date is Sunday, 5/21/17
Business Mail Services including 
Direct Mail, Fulfillment &
 Mailing Lists

NFWHS
North Fort Worth Historical Society
Inside the Historic 
Livestock Exchange Building  131 East Exchange Ave., Ste 113, 
Admission: $2.00 per person & 
12 years and under are free.
Stockyards Photography
Family Photo sessions available.  
2511 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 

Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stockyardsphotography 
 (817) 900-6095
Cowtown Winery
Blending Party - book a private blending party at Cowtown Winery.  Great fun, team building and for those of you who what to create their very own blend.  Call today for information - 817-626-1011.

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
Lazy J Ranch Wear
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.

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 Aviation Museum
The Fort Worth Aviation Museum will be presenting our annual Hops and Props fly-in and craft beer festival, Saturday, April, 29th form 9 AM to 5 PM.  Details on our website at www.FortWorthAviationMuseum.com
        
Cattlemen's Steakhouse
Serving Prime Rib on Friday & Saturday nights.  Lunch Menu until 4pm Daily

2458 North Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76164
817-624-3945

Superior Livestock  
Video Auction  Apr. 06, 2017  Fort Worth, TX  
 
Country Page Countdown
Apr. 13, 2017 10:00 am Central 
SuperiorClickToBid.com 
 
Gulf Coast Classic II
Apr. 21, 2017  Natchitoches, Louisiana
 
Country Page Countdown
Apr. 27, 2017 10:00 am Central   SuperiorClickToBid.com
White Elephant
White Elephant Saloon
To view Complete
Entertainment Calendar

106 E. Exchange Ave., 
Fort Worth, Texas 
817-624-9712
Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Stockyards Visitor Center welcomed a total of 8,080 visitors during Spring Break week. Beautiful weather, lawn games, and picnic tables set around the visitor center lawn, helped create an enjoyable outdoor setting for families and friends to congregate and relax.
 
New! 
The Stockyards Adventure Passport Book has arrived
This souvenir passport is a revised version of the original Stockyards Adventure Pass with several new additions: "Meet and Greet" with the Fort Worth Herd Drovers, discount coupons, and lots of tips to make the adventure even more fun. The adventure is available for purchase online or through a mobile device.

TENTH ANNUAL STOCKYARDS 
EASTER RUN
J oin us for the 10th Annual Stockyards Easter Run benefiting the All-Star Equestrian Foundation. The Easter Run begins at 8:30 am under the Fort Worth Stockyards Historic sign, and is a 5K, 10 K, and 1K Fun Run. And remember to stick around after for the  Texas-Sized Easter Egg Hunt!


Tattoo Ranch
Rodeo Exchange
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
Call (817) 626-0181

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HISTORY ON THE BRICKS, FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS
Courtesy of The North Fort Worth Historical Society(Feeders and Breeders Show (Stock Show) 1910.)
The Fort Worth Stock Yard Company's wooden horse and mule barns on this site were destroyed by fire on March 14, 1911, opening day of the Feeders and Breeders show (later Southwestern Exposition & Stock Show). The show opened as planned, with former President Theodore Roosevelt giving the opening address. The company announced plans to replace the destroyed barns immediately with new concrete and steel fireproof buildings. 

Construction was completed in March 1912, and the new barns had a capacity for 3000 animals. The buildings were described as among the finest stables in the world. Activity increased considerably in 1914, at the outbreak of World War I. Horses and mules were needed in great supply by European armies, and agents were sent in droves to Fort Worth to buy stock, spending an estimated $11 million. During that time, Fort Worth was designated the largest horse and mule market in the world.

 

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

For visitor information: 817-624-4741 - Stockyards Visitors Information Center 
130 East Exchange Avenue -  Fort Worth, Texas 76164