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Stockyards Rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum
Stockyards Rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum
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121 E. Exchange Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76164
888-269-8696
817-625-1025
Good-for-Kids Rating
BabiesToddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Attraction
Historical Landmark
Horseback Riding
Stockyards Rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum Description
A truly authentic Texas experience, the Stockyards Rodeo is a weekly event that draws contestants from all over Texas, as well as other states. This is the real deal, with cowboys lined up outside the ticket booth pre-rodeo to register for the evening's events, a rodeo queen who rides out between events carrying sponsor's flags and even a boot shining booth. There are only 10 rows of seats — plus a VIP area #8212; so every seat has a great view, with the box seats getting closest to the action.
Kid Tips
School-Age Kids: Let the littlest buckaroos (7 and younger) compete for prizes in the mutton scramble; the kids come down into the rodeo ring and chase a young sheep with the winner determined by the first child who pulls a piece of the ribbon off the sheep. For kids (8 and older) the same contest applies, but with a different animal; this time, a calf is chased by the kids hoping to score a piece of ribbon and a prize.
Planning Notes
- Seat yourself. While the best seats are in the boxes ($20 a ticket), sitting so close to the auction may include the occasional spray of dirt from the hooves of fast-moving horse and rider.
- Opening act. The Historic cowtown coliseum was first indoor rodeo venue in the United States. More locals than tourists, only 10 rows of seating in a ring, each event opens with the rodeo queen astride her horse, decked out in rhinestones, circling the coliseum to patriotic music.
- Wild West Show. In June, July and August, the Pawnee Bill Wild West Show takes place in the Coliseum; check the schedule online for details.
- Cash is king. It's cash-only for the food & beverage booths.
Just the Facts
Hours: Every Friday and Saturday evening at 8 p.m.
Fees: $10-$20
Recommended Time: 1 - 2 hours
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