Saddle Up For Rodeo Season in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo takes over Cowtown from January 16 through February 7.
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo takes over Cowtown from January 16 through February 7.
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A Round-Up of Events, Music, and Activations For Cattlemen and City Slickers Alike
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With the holidays in our rearview, Fort Worth quickly turns the page and gets ready to go Western for the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. The legendary annual event means a shift in wardrobe, embracing our Western heritage to its fullest, (and if history is any barometer), we might expect a dramatic shift in the weather. Here’s a round up of the best happenings during Rodeo season.
The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo runs from January 16 through February 7. Special rodeo nights, like Bulls Night Out, College Rodeo, and Cowboys of Color, are on the schedule. There are special competitions and horse shows as well. Take a stroll through the midway, enjoy the stock show in the massive exhibition halls, grab a corn dog and a funnel cake, or do some shopping in the exhibit halls.
Special Entertainment and Music at the Rodeo
Drop by the Michelob Ultra Roadhouse to take in regional acts. It’s open during and after each rodeo in a tent set up on Simmons Bank Plaza. Full schedule of acts is here.
The Auditorium Entertainment Series is held in the Will Rogers Auditorium. Country artist Colter Wall will perform January 23 and 24.
The Corkyard is your wine and music destination. It offers guests a destination to meet friends and unwind before and after the rowdiness of Stock Show rodeos, The Corkyard wine tent is also found on Simmons Bank Plaza.
Bowie House Embraces Western Heritage
Bowie House, Auberge Collection, the only Michelin two-key hotel in Fort Worth, is embracing the season “with an exciting lineup of western-inspired activations, celebrations, and cultural moments rooted in true Texas heritage and shaped by the traditions that define Fort Worth,” according to a release.
Rodeo Launch Celebration will be the hotel’s kickoff event in partnership with Garden & Gun Magazine. The event comes complete with live music, bourbon tastings, and specialty cocktails. It is set for Friday, January 16, from 5 pm to 8 pm. Drop by Lela Rose located in the lobby to polish your Rodeo wardrobe.
The Bowie House FWSSR Experience is an exclusive package. It includes a behind-the-scenes tour at Dickies Arena, premium seating, The Bar reservations pre-show, round-trip transportation, and a welcome Blade & Bow cocktail. It’s available Sunday–Thursday for a very VIP take on the rodeo.
The hotel’s nightly pre-rodeo gathering “with elevated bites, drinks, and signature Western hospitality,” is called Rodeo Social. It’s the see and be seen spot during rodeo season from 4 pm to 6 pm every rodeo night. Plus, there will be live music in the bar every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6 pm to 9 pm, for post-performance celebrations.
The Crescent Hotel Gets Rodeo Ready
The Crescent Hotel kicks things off on Friday, January 16 with its Rodeo Kick-Off Party. It takes place in Emilia’s and the Circle Bar, featuring a BBQ buffet, live music, personalized bandanas, valet parking, and shuttle service to and from the rodeo.
Then, throughout the rodeo season, enjoy Emilia’s Prix Fixe Rodeo Menu. “It’s designed for a seamless pre-event experience, alongside our full dinner menu,” they say. Or gather at The Circle Bar, open daily from 11 am to midnight, for rodeo-inspired cocktails, curated bites, and live music on Friday nights.
Cowboy Up In The Stockyards
During the annual Stock Show and Rodeo, the historic Stockyards will be a hive of activity. That includes a wardrobe update with the area’s annual Western Fashion Round-Up.
“Over 30 trailblazers roll out the latest with trunk shows, happy hours, and exclusive rodeo specials. Iconic brands include Kemo Sabe, Lucchese, Pendleton Mills, Double D Ranch, Ariat, Kimes Ranch, Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott, King Ranch, Will Leather, Old Gringo, Tucker Brown, Maverick, and more,” according to a release. If you’re looking for the latest Western duds, this is the place to find them.
The Stock Show “All Western” Parade is scheduled for January 17. It will feature riding clubs and rodeo queens, plus the TCU Band.
PBR Stockyards Showcase, which is free for kids, continues on January 15, 22, and 29 with high flyin’ bull ridin’ every Thursday night. “Some of the best bull riders in the world will battle the sport’s rankest bovine athletes in the ultimate showdown.” Or drop into the Stockyards Championship Rodeo on January 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, and 31.
Live Music Lineup in The Stockyards
The world’s largest honky tonk, Billy Bob’s, has some top names in town during this year’s rodeo. Catch Neal McCoy on January 16, Corey Kent on January 17, Ted Nugent arrives January 23, Fort Worth native Pat Green on January 24, Wynn Williams on January 29, and the Turnpike Troubadours for two nights, on January 30 and 31).
Likewise, Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall, by Chef Tim Love, is the perfect spot for dinner and a show. This month, music lovers can see their favorite artists, including Straight Tequila Night: The Original Tribute to 90s Country on January 16, Stockyards Showdown Semi-Finals takes place on both January 17 and 24, Jackoutpierce is on stage January 23, and Masood Boomgaard will be in town on January 30.
You can catch live music seven days a week at Second Rodeo Brewing. And, Sidesaddle Saloon has hand-crafted cocktails and soothing tunes in its vintage Western vibe every Sunday from 2 pm to 4:00 pm. Or head over to the White Elephant Saloon and twirl on the dance floor.
This is the time Fort Worth goes all in on its Western (ranching and horse raising) heritage. And, if you’re coming in from out of town, we hope you enjoy the big show and your time in Cowtown.