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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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PUBLIC NOTICES - Check here for information
Street closures, or any information that may slightly alter your normal business or traffic detours to the Stockyards District.
Information updated frequently.
If you have an event permit that I have not posted, please send ASAP.
Email me.
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What do you hold dear to you in Historic Fort Worth Stockyards, see whats new this month! March 2018
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.
Is there anything you want to see, let us know?
Email me.
Post your photos of your Stockyards experience on Instagram HERE
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Do you have a suggested Cowboy? |
COWBOYS OF THE STOCKYARDS
The Stockyards has seen its share of cowboys and cowgirls in its 150-year history. They've faced grit and grind of the cattle industry, felt the hardness of horns and dirt in the arena. They've made cattle trades, built buildings that stand the test of time and even survived a few brawls in the process. The spirit of the Cowboy continues in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. And with that we bring you one of today's Cowboys of the Stockyards.
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Photo Courtesy of Ashlee Reid |
Brenda Taylor
In one word what kinda cowboy are you?
Ambassador
How are you connected to stockyards?
I represent a Drover (one who drives cattle up the trail in the 1800's) for the Fort Worth Herd.
The Fort Worth Herd has being driving Longhorn Cattle down the streets of E. Exchange twice a day at 11:30am & 4:00pm since 1999, and I proudly joined the Fort Worth Herd Team in year 2000.
What is your favorite thing about the stockyards?
Being a part of our western heritage offering an unforgettable glimpse into our past by driving our unique Longhorn Cattle for our visitors to experience a little of the old west and genuine cowhands. Also educating school groups about the cowboy culture, handling horses and longhorn cattle in the Stockyards.
Tell about a great exchange ave memory you have?
Late one evening I was involved in the biggest Longhorn stampede cattle run in the Stockyards history! Yes a stampede of longhorns and horses running full- blast on a motocross track with motorcycles chasing us... or we could have been chasing them! Oh yes there were 25ft tall dirt jumps involved too, and the cattle loved them! This was a staged event with Fort Worth Herd Red Bull X-Fighters Motocross Teams, the first time ever to be held in the United States, safe, secure and an authentic built track right here in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Our Longhorn stampede was the opening of their motocross race. What an adrenaline-rush for the most exciting event ever!
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Stockyards Business Connection
Fort Worth Stockyards Business Association
Please plan to attend our monthly luncheon, You are invited! Noon - 1:00 pm
$20 non member/$15 members
Business Association Luncheon
Date: Monday - March 19, 2018
Location:
Cattlemen's Steakhouse, 2458 North Main Street, Fort Worth
Speaker:
Getting Hacked: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Data"
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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Cowtown Goes Green
March 17th 11 am to 10 pm
Live music, lawn games, entertainment. Free for the whole family
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Stop into Sam's Saloon in the Stockyards for beer and great times. Whether you want to watch your favorite sports team, sing karaoke, shoot pool or listen to live music, we have it all. Enjoy the outside patio and dance under the stars overlooking the downtown Fort Worth lights. Sam's Saloon brings everyone together. We are open seven days a week and are always doing something fun. Check out our calendar for the next big event!
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Every Wednesday, enjoy half-price house Margaritas ALL DAY at Los Vaqueros.
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The Military Museum of Fort Worth has been in operation for 8 years, but is a recent addition to the attractions of the Fort Worth Stockyards. We are a non-profit museum with an all-volunteer staff that is dedicated to sharing the stories and sacrifices of men, women and units from the 20th Century with a Texas connection.
To accomplish our mission of preserving this history we depend on a small admission fee, or donations, to stay in operation and keep these stories alive. Veterans and active duty soldiers, and kids 12 and under are always FREE.
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Looking for a way to spend your afternoons this Spring Break, visit the Fort Worth Herd.
No Charge
Come and go as your please, located just behind the Livestock Exchange Building. No reservation needed.
Donations accepted to help support the Herd if you enjoy the program.
March 12th - 17th from 1:30-2:30pm
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Goat Yoga - Goat yoga returns to the Fort Worth Stockyards on March 14th! For more info on when tickets go on sale, visit our
website.
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Legends of Texas is excited about our favorite time of the year Texas Independence Day
March 2, 3-5 pm
on the steps of the Coliseum and
Cowtown Goes Green March 17
parade 4:15 and Spring Break March 10-18.
Come and see us on these special days or any Fri/Sat& Sun.
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Ladies Night every Saturday in February after 4pm. Two shoot for the price of one.
Stockyards Gunfighter
140 E. Exchange Suite 138
Fort Worth, TX 76164
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Stockyards Station
Banquet Rooms Available
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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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Every Friday and Saturday night 8pm
Buy your tickets now!
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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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The stockyards newest little bar with an old school vibe!
Join us for a cocktail while enjoying our prohibition style speakeasy. Cheers!
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See this historic review of the last 50 years in the Stockyards, starting when the packing plants closed down and the area faced demolition. Of interest, certainly, for anyone whose family came to the Stockyards for business or entertainment. Hear the stories from the mouths of those who lived the changes. 47 interviews tell the tale.
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Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show
Spring Break Dates
March 10 - 18th
2:30pm and 4:30pm
Trick Roping Trick Shooting and More!
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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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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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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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OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitors Center
We found a new home!
Come see us inside the
Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
from 9a-5p Monday - Saturday and 11a-5p on Sundays.
128 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth.
For more information and frequently asked questions,
click here.
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HISTORY ON THE BRICKS, FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS
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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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