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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 Fall in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards, see whats new this month! September 2017
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Photo Courtesy of Denise Cook
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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 - September 18, 2017
Location: Cattlemen's Steakhouse
Speaker:
Jordan Drunning, Social Media Manager from i5 Web Works
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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Rios Interiors
2465 North Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76164
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The Stockyards Adventure pass provides a one-stop-shop experience for visitors who want to see the authentic Western heritage offered in the Stockyards National Historic District. Tickets may be purchased
online.
This, at your own pace experience in the Stockyards National Historic District includes:
- Fort Worth bandana
- Admission to the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
- Admission to the Stockyards Museum
- Daytime admission to Billy Bob's Texas
- A souvenir photo taken on the iconic bull at Billy Bob's Texas
- Screening of the "Spirit of the West" video
- "Meet & Greet" with the Fort Worth Herd Drovers
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140 E.Exchange Ave -
Suite 132
817-771-4392
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A bi-monthly Health & Wellness event at 81 Club Billy Bob's Texas!
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Proceeds benefit the West Texas Children's Cancer Center on September 29th - 30th at 8:00pm at the
Stockyards Championship Rodeo
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"MOM! DAD!, I'M BORED!
Bring the Kids to the Stockyards for some Summer fun and Photos.
Update your photo memories
this summer with mini sessions at Stockyards Photography
. Mini sessions are short, sweet, and to the point for up to five people, making it a beautiful souvenir moment during a fun day of Championship Rodeo and Wild West shows, shopping, and eating at the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. These $75 sessions are 30/45 minutes long (in-studio or out and about the Stockyards), includes 5 professionally edited images with print release, online gallery for additional ordering. Choose from our group of photographers. Offer ends 8/31/2017!
Bobby Cornelius
Stockyards Photography
214-596-8081 or 817-900-6095
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La Plaza Crafts Mall
- Newly Built 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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September 21st - Dine at Chili's and Help out the Herd program.
PLEASE SHOW THIS FLYER AT CHILI's at 5288 S. Hulen Street. TO HELP SUPPORT THE HERD PROGRAM.
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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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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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Cowtown Coliseum presents
Garden Bros Circus on September 6th and 7th at 4:30pm and 7:30pm
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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.
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."
The Love Shack serves made-to-order burgers, hot dogs, nachos, hand cut fries and onion rings, root beer on tap, fresh squeezed lemonade, and a full beer and wine menu.
Let the Love Shack do all the "Dirty" work for your next birthday party or corporate function.
Contact us here to book your next event.
110 E Exchange Ave - Fort Worth, TX
(817) 740-8812
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Inside the Livestock Exchange Building
Admission: $2.00 per person and 12 years and under are free.
DON'T MISS THE OAKWOOD CEMETERYSAINTS AND SINNERS
TOUR 2017!
Reservations for the 2017 Twilight Tours will be available on September 12 at 10am by calling 817-625-5082
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River Ranch Stockyards
returns your guests to where the west began in the spirit of cowboys and cattle drives. Steeped in history as once part of the famous Armour and Swift companies, River Ranch Stockyards has been transformed to host stylish western events in the heart of the world renowned Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.
From meetings as intimate as 30 people to weddings full of country flavor to corporate parties for up to 1,000 - we can help you make it happen ranch style!
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October 27 - 29, 2017
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
Join us in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District for the Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival.
This premiere celebration of the nation's premier western heritage event has been voted 'Best Gathering and Best Family Event' by the readers of American Cowboy Magazine.
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Visit Website to view complete
Entertainment Calendar
CBS Dallas Fort Worth
recently featured
the Saloon
in their roundup of "Top Spots in DFW To Catch Future Country Music Stars." The piece says it's the "go-to bar for folks visiting Fort Worth," and for anyone hoping to catch country artists performing in the Stockyards.
817-624-9715
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Rodeo Exchange
Don't know how to dance? We have dance lessons on Tuesdays from 7:30 - 8:45.
This is an eight week course, come any night you want or check our calendar for individual weeks.
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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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Traffic detour on North Main Street coming soon
WHERE:
North Main Street (Business 287) from NE 11th Street to NE 7th Street (see detour map)
WHEN:
Starting Monday, August 21st until early 2020
WHAT:
As part of the Trinity River Vision (TRV)/Panther Island Bridge project, work on the new North Main Street bridge is scheduled to begin later this month. Traffic will be detoured from North Main Street/Business 287 to North Commerce Street between NE 7th and NE 11th Street to allow for construction of the new bridge. Access to local businesses will be maintained and the detour route will continue throughout the duration of the North Main Street bridge construction.
The TRV/Panther Island Bridges project is a collaborative effort between the Trinity River Vision Authority, Texas Department of Transportation, City of Fort Worth and North Central Texas Council of Governments. This project will enhance the Trinity River by building three new V-pier bridges on Henderson, North Main and White Settlement. Overall project completion is scheduled in early 2020.
Project information is available online at Panther Island Bridges - Progress in Motion - including real-time camera feeds showing construction progress, information on the innovative bridge design and modern roundabouts, and detour maps.
Aggie Yell Practice - Street Closure - Friday, September 22nd
Aggie Yell Practice, A&M students and alumni! Join us for the annual Aggie Yell Practice at the end of East Exchange by the Swift and Armour steps at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 22nd.
WHERE: Far East end of East Exchange Avenue
WHEN: Street Closure begins at 10:45pm, September 22nd, event begins at 11:59pm
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HISTORY ON THE BRICKS, FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS
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Courtesy of the North Fort Worth Historical Society
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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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