What time does the Fort Worth Stock Show start?
8 a.m.What are the Stock Show's hours? Unless otherwise posted, Livestock Shows, Horse Shows and other events do not begin before 8 a.m. The grounds are open until 10:30 p.m. Evening rodeo performances end at approximately 10 p.m. The Bud Light Roadhouse will remain open a minimum of one hour after each rodeo performance.
What time is the Fort Worth Stock Show Parade?
11 a.m.This year's All-Western Parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, featuring more than 120 organizations and 2,000 horses. The parade is holding true to its 19th-century tradition of not featuring any motorized vehicles. Parade participants include riding clubs, law enforcement, horse-drawn vehicles, bands and marching groups.
What channel is the Fort Worth Stock Show on?
The Cowboy ChannelFort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo - The Cowboy Channel.
How long does the Fort Worth Stock Show rodeo last?
It's exciting, it's fun, it's 23 days of what makes Fort Worth the greatest city in Texas! Our rodeo action features the Best of the West Ranch Rodeo, Best of Mexico Celebración, Cowboys of Color Rodeo, Bulls Night Out Extreme Bull Riding and Texas Champions Challenge.
Will the Fort Worth Stock Show be Cancelled?
Organizers with the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo are preparing for its big return after the pandemic canceled its 2021 show. The 2022 show will run from Jan. 14 through Feb.
How much does it cost to get into the Fort Worth Stock Show?
General admission for adults are $12, children ages 6-16 are $6, and children 5 and under are free. General admission gives access to all non-ticketed attractions for a day. To purchase daily access to all non-ticketed attractions for the entirety of the show, buy a souvenir pin for $50.
Is the Ft Worth Stock Show televised?
The studio is based in a facility was once a gritty cattle auction ring. All 25 performances of the Stock Show Rodeo, which began Jan. 17, are televised live on the Cowboy Channel, or its sister channel, RFD-TV, the go-to source for news on agriculture, ranching and Western sports.
How can I watch the Fort Worth rodeo on TV?
Prime time and weekend viewing on The Cowboy Channel will feature extensive coverage of rodeo, bull riding, and the wide variety of first-class cowboy/cowgirl competitions taking place throughout North America both on a “live” and recorded basis.
What channel is The Cowboy Channel?
Cowboy Channel is on channel 603.
Why is it called Fat Stock Show?
While the original name, Fat Stock Show, referred to the livestock, the word “fat” became increasingly negative and not health-conscious; hence, the name change. To most folks, though, it's still the Fort Worth Stock Show.
What do you wear to a rodeo?
For indoor rodeos, you can't go wrong with:Cowboy boots or moccasins.Blue jeans or jean skirt.Cowboy hat.Long or short sleeve button or snap western shirt.Leather belt and belt buckle.Statement jewelry.
How long is the Houston Rodeo 2022?
Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $550 million to the youth of Texas and education. The 2022 Rodeo is scheduled for Feb. 28 – March 20. The 2022 World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings, is scheduled for Feb.
When was Legends of Texas founded?
Founded in 1981 in Fort Worth, Legends of Texas is an organization that understands the value of preserving history, particularly American History between 1835 and the early 1900’s. To provide a taste of this era, Legends holds events like re-enactment gun fights. Learn More.
What is Legends of Texas?
Founded in 1981 in Fort Worth, Legends of Texas is an organization that understands the value of preserving history, particularly American History between 1835 and the early 1900’s.
Overview
The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (formally the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show) is the oldest continuously running livestock show and rodeo. It has been held annually in Fort Worth, Texas since 1896, traditionally in mid-January through early February. A non-profit organization, the Stock Show has provided millions of dollars in grants and scholarships in its tenure and contin…
History
The city of Fort Worth was nicknamed "Cowtown" shortly after the Civil War, as cowboys stopped for supplies in the town while herding their cattle from South Texas to the Chisholm Trail. After the arrival of the Texas and Pacific Railway in 1876, various business people in the town began erecting stock yards in an effort to become a greater part of the cattle industry. In 1883, the Fort Worth Stockyards were officially incorporated.
Rodeo
A local newspaper editor, Ray McKinley, suggested in 1917 that the event incorporate a competition among cowboys and cowgirls. Stock Show president Marion Sansom appointed a committee of 7 men, including Buck Sansom, Bob Tadlock, W.O. Rominger (Bill), Wade Ross, Herbert Graves, Ward Farmer, and Ray McKinley, who were involved with the cattle and horse industry to define the new event. A member of the commission suggested using the Spanish na…
Further expansion
The event took a hiatus in 1943, when all available facilities in Fort Worth, as well as transportation modes, were dedicated to the World War II effort. The following year, the exposition moved to the Will Rogers Memorial Center on the west side of the city. By 1948, the event was moved to January and February, and it drew 250,000 people.
Since moving to the Will Rogers Memorial Center, the Stock Show has taken the lead in improvin…
Modern event
The name was changed again in 1978, to Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show. It is now held every year between mid-January and early February. The event lasts 23 days and is home to the World's Original Indoor Rodeo®, displaying 36 performances of professional rodeo annually. In addition, the exposition offers a carnival/midway, live music and entertainment in the Rodeo Roadhouse, multiple kid friendly exhibits, over 22,000 head of livestock and over four acres of co…
Charitable works
The Stock Show is incorporated as a non-profit organization, with the goal of creating “an educational showcase for the great livestock industry." Millions of dollars have been awarded as educational grants during the Stock Show's tenure. Apart from grants to Texas 4-H Club and FFA Chapter members, the Stock Show has also established endowed scholarships at Texas Christian University and Texas Tech University. The scholarships at TCU benefit students in the Ranch Ma…
External links
• Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
• Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Programs at the Fort Worth Public Library Archives.