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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.
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Celebrate Spring in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards, see whats new this month! May 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.
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Stockyards Business Connection
Please plan to attend our monthly luncheon, You are invited! Noon - 1:00 pm ~ $15
Business Association Luncheon
Date: Monday - May 15, 2017
Location: River Ranch Stockyards
Speaker:
Billy Frey - RFD-TV
Do you want to be a part of the business community in the Stockyards? For more information on becoming a member, contact Keith Powell - Door Prizes encouraged and appreciated!
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Frontier Forts Muster May 12 & 13
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Mention you saw this on Fort Worth Stockyards website and receive 20% off any regular priced merchandise
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Join us for Cow Camp at the
Fort Worth Herd program.
FREE every
Saturday and Sunday M
emorial
Day through Labor Day weekend!
1:30-2:30 pm behind the
Livestock Exchange Building.
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The Stockyards Visitor Center assisted
over 19,500 people with their visit to our
area in March. The top four countries to
visit were: Canada, Australia, & Germany
tied with the UK.
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The Holistic Fair in Ft. Worth
"A Bi-Monthly Health & Wellness Event at 81 Club Billy Bob's Texas!"
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Cinco de Mayo Sale this weekend
Door Buster Special
2465 North Main Street
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Sigma Mailing Service
"Business Mail Services including Direct Mail, Fulfillment & Mailing Lists"
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Cowboy Church
140 East Exchange Avenue
Every Sunday - High Noon
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Stockyards Championship Rodeo
Rodeo every Friday and Saturday night
at Cowtown Coliseum in the
Fort Worth Stockyards
121 East Exchange Avenue
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Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
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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.
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Superior Livestock Video Auction
May. 04, 2017
Live from the Fort Worth Stockyards
Country Page Countdown
May. 11, 2017 10:00 am Central
On Superiorclicktobid.com
For a list of complete auctions please visit Website |
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Cattle Raisers Museum
Reopening on May 2017
Located on the 2nd Floor of the
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
1600 Gendy Street
Fort Worth, Texas
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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.
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Historic Stockyards, Onion Fried Burgers, Coneys, hand cut Fries, Beer and Wine. Family owned and operated. Support your local Hookers. Located on West Exchange Avenue.
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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.
110 E Exchange Ave - Fort Worth, TX
(817) 740-8812
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Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show
Summer Showtimes
2:30 and 4:30
May 26th - September 3rd
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Serving Prime Rib on Friday & Saturday nights. Lunch Menu until 4pm Daily
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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.
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Stockyards Photography
Family Photo sessions available.
2511 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX
(817) 900-6095
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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.
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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.
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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.
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White Elephant Saloon
To view Complete
Entertainment Calendar
106 E. Exchange Ave.,
Fort Worth, Texas
817-624-9712
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Book our venue for your next event.
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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
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HISTORY ON THE BRICKS, FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS
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Courtesy of The North Fort Worth
Historical Society
Quannah Parker and other members of the Comanche and Kiowa tribes were guests of honor at the 1909 Stock Show. This photo was taken in the Cowtown Coliseum.
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After Armour and Swift opened their plants in 1903, the cattlemen of Texas began trusting the financial status of the Fort Worth Market. By 1904, Fort Worth was the nation's fifth largest livestock market. It was the largest market south of Kansas City and the largest in the entire Southwest during that half-century.
The packing plants brought jobs to the north side which brought residents to the area. Newcomers from all over the nation and even the world came to Fort Worth and found employment in the Stockyards and usually settled nearby. Those who were employed by the Stockyards, Swift and Armour increased the population from 500 to 5,000. Not only did the plants offer good jobs with benefits but they had perks such as baseball teams, company picnics, choirs, beauty pageants, and bands. Because most of the workers lived near the plants a real sense of community developed in the North Side.
As the population grew so did commerce. More retail establishments were built as well as entertainment venues and churches. One of the most significant additions to the stockyards was the North Side Coliseum in 1908.
Now known as Cowtown Coliseum, it was originally built to house the Stock Show. It was constructed in 88 days and
was billed as "the most opulent and dynamic livestock pavilion in the entire Western Hemisphere." Since then it has hosted many special guests, such as Elvis, Quanah Parker, Enrico Caruso and Theodore Roosevelt to name just a few. Cowtown Coliseum's international acclaim is for being the location of the "World's First Indoor Rodeo" in 1918.
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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
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