As the rodeo gets ready to ride, there are a lot of special menus and pop-up shopping opportunities to explore. Along with Fort Worth’s nearby luxury hotels (Bowie House and The Crescent), there are plenty of other Rodeo-centric dining opportunities, not to be missed. Here are a few:
Located just across Montgomery Street from Dickies Arena, Hotel Dryce invites rodeo fans to make the lobby their home base during rodeo season. Every Monday from 6 pm to 9 pm, they host Mahjong games. Kick back at Turntable Tuesdays, or enjoy a vinyl listening session on Wednesdays (in conjunction with FWSSR). Plus, sip an expertly crafted cocktail.
From January 16 through February 7, Duchess is offering a small set of Stock Show–inspired dishes alongside the regular menu. You’ll find Rodeo Sliders ($12) with wagyu beef, cheddar, crispy onions, and Southside sauce at the bar. Or settle in for a 16-ounce bone-in Cowboy Ribeye ($125) served à la carte in the restaurant and bar.
Celebrate the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo with Texas-inspired specials for brunch, lunch, and dinner at Café Modern. Mid-day meals include the Cowtown Steak Patty Melt with ground striploin and brisket, local smoked mozzarella, fried onions, Worcestershire aioli on Texas toast, and a side of creamy potato salad. A dinner special includes a five-ounce grilled tenderloin with certified angus beef with bacon-caramelized Texas onions, bourbon demi-glace, and mashed potatoes. And, don’t miss the Código old-fashioned or the TCU-inspired mocktail.
The tradition continues for pre-rodeo dining inside Will Rogers Coliseum at the Backstage Club. And, Reata has been a fixture on the stock show grounds since 2002. You’ll find them in the Amon G. Carter, Jr. Exhibits Hall. Think elk sausage with jalapeño cheddar grits, or a chicken-fried steak with cracked pepper gravy.
This limited menu edition of Pulido’s Mexican can be found inside The Moncrief Building at the stock show. It’s a place to snag a beef enchilada dinner, a soft taco plate, or chicken quesadillas and the like.
Both Don Artemio and the new coastal-inspired restaurant Dos Mares, have released their Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo specials. Both restaurants are within walking distance of the Midway. They’ll offer a three-course prix fixe menu. At Don Artemio it runs $69, and at Dos Mares, its $59. It’s a great deal, and with their location so close to the action, it’s time to make your reservation now.
The farm-to-table restaurant on Magnolia Avenue has curated a special menu for rodeo goers. It includes Southern slaw with Carolina sauce, smoked cheddar biscuits, and a dry-aged pork ribeye with apple butter jus. This is truly Fort Worth experience for out of towners.
Of course, you’ll find some of Fort Worth’s finest fashions like Studio 74 Vintage and Simmons Jewelry at their booths inside the exhibition halls at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, but there are plenty of pop-ups to enjoy before the grand entry.
Featuring new and vintage apparel and accessories, Chieffalo Americana is a go-to for rodeo attire. They’ll be hosting several pop-up events. Gracity art and fashion will be in-house from 11 am to 6 pm on January 14 and 15. Fraulein Boot Company is bringing their best on January 15 and 16 from 10 am to 5 pm, along with Carla Valencia, who will be bringing her custom touches.
These Camp Bowie boutiques (in the former Old Original space) will host a pop-up on January 16 from 11 am to 4 pm. Allora Mae Mobile Bar will be pouring complimentary wine, bubbly and a signature cocktail of the day. I Crave Jewels will have colorful beaded necklaces. Lady Kennedy is bringing designer button earrings and Dial Styled is popping up its custom hat bar with branding, plus Giggle + Hooch has some art goodies is store.
Step into rodeo season in style with The Nobleman’s Lucchese Bootmaker event. The hotel has a special relationship with Lucchese. The showcase will take place from January 15 through 18, from 1 pm to 6 pm. If you’re looking for Lucchese without wading through The Stockyards, make this your first stop.
Who’s ready to rodeo?
