Howdy Howdy!!
S
panning 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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Fort Worth Stockyards
Business Association
Please plan to attend our monthly luncheon.
Date: Monday - October 21, 2019
Time:
NOON
Cost: $15 Member/$20 Non Member
Location: River Ranch Stockyards
Speaker: Ed Brown, North Fort Worth Historical Society
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Do you want to be a part of the business community in the Stockyards? For more information on becoming a member, contact Keith Powell or Anna Jennings.
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Stroll through this month's features:
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Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering
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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.
Come enjoy these great events during the weekend: Wagon Train and Trail Ride from Jacksboro, TX, Exciting Ranch Rodeo Action, Chuck Wagon Camp and Competition, Trappings Show, Cowboy Poetry and Cowboy Music, Ranch Cutting Horse Assn. Rodeo Finals, Youth Poetry Contest, Youth Fiddle Contest, Youth Chuck Wagon Cook-off, Texas Trail of Fame, Cowboy Church, Cowboy Gospel Concert, Western Swing Dances and the Texas Lone Star Open Live Bid Calling Contest.
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October Special:
Zombie Extermination. Kill the walking dead on our firearms simulators. Only $5 to enter the contest. High scores win prizes! Safe and fun for all ages!
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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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Sigma Mailing Service
Business Mail Services including Direct Mail, Fulfillment & Mailing Lists
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Fort Worth Stockyards History...
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History of our Markers....
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 & Fat 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 measuring 540'x350' had a capacity for 3000 animals. With a price tag of $300,000, the buildings were described as among the finest stables in the world. Activity here 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 wide space between the buildings has over the years spawned the nickname "Mule Alley". In recent years the barns have been used for various cultural activities and annual events. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986.
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photo credit of waymarking.com
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TEXRail's North Side Station is located at 2829 Decatur Ave., right off of NE 28th Street. A short bus ride on Route 14 will get you to the N. Main Street & NE 26th Street bus stop in the Stockyards, with a short 3-minute walk to Billy Bob’s from there. Another option is to take
TEXRail to the Fort Worth Central Station downtown, then take Route 15 to N. Main Street & NE 26th Street. If
TEXRail passengers have purchased a $5 day pass, that will cover the cost of our bus fare as well. If anyone needs additional information about routes, they can reach our customer care team seven days a week at 817 215-8600. Our bus route information is also available
online.
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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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Visitor Information Center
La Plaza Building, 2501 Rodeo Plaza
Located inside the Shoppes on Rodeo Plaza, next to the Cowtown Coliseum
Fort Worth, TX 76164 - 817-624-4741
info@fortworthstockyards.org
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