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Once a year Ft. Worth hosts the annual Stock Show and Rodeo, which draws rodeo stars and wannabes from all over the world. This three week mega-event was hosted by the Will Rogers Coliseum--it was our first rodeo competition of this magnitude.
A fine display of horsemanship opened the event and the evening began with bucking broncos (see pic#2), then calf roping, barrel racing, bull riding, wagon races and a few comedic moments with clowns and trick animals.
I have discovered a love for rodeos, which began with my first one at the Ft. Worth Coliseum several months earlier--they're 'edge of your seat' exciting!
Outside the coliseum carnival rides were set up for the kiddies(see pic #3). Souvenir booths were selling wares inside and outside (see pic#4). There are several large parking lots nearby, charging from $7-$10. Phone: 817-871-8150
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 Haltom's Fine Jewelers and
historic clock by VeronicaG
Haltom's was established in 1893 on Sixth and Main streets. In the early 1900's, they added a Howard clock to the outside of the shop. This clock originally had an eight-day wind mechanism, which was done once a week on a Saturday.
After WWII, Haltoms replaced the old mechanism with a new electric one. In order to locate it at their new address (317 Main street) in 1988, Ft. Worth officials had to grant a special dispensation so that it could be moved here. I think it certainly adds a distinctive look to the street corner!
This unique clock was refurbished in 2006 and given an atomic mechanism, which uses radio waves to keep perfect time. Website: www.main@haltoms.com
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The six drovers in 19th century gear have to ensure that the longhorns stay together -- and off the sidewalks. The diverse group of drovers are picked for their horsemanship and people skills. They have to be able to answer questions about the cattle drives from spectators or the media. Some of the drovers reflect the contributions of blacks and Hispanics to the cattle industry - about 30 percent of the 18th-century drovers were minorities.
The job does pay a little better today. In the 19th century, wranglers earned about $20 per week. The Fort Worth drovers make about $13 per hour, plus benefits. Leave a Comment
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 Alot of Bull flying around
this room. by ATXtravelerLeave a Comment
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Fort Worth celebrates its cowboy and Western heritage in style with many activities for the inner cowboy. Outside the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame during the free museum weekend was this cowboy who was showing off his prowess with the lasso. He not only had the ability to keep the lasso spinning in front of him, but he could also play hopscotch jumping into and out of the spinning rope. You can find quite a few of these antics being played in front of the Cowgirl Hall of Fame and also in the Historic Stockyards district. Leave a Comment
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 Shiner Draft, Fort Worth
Texas by ATXtraveler
When you walk up to a bar in Fort Worth, your best bet is to say, I'll have a Shiner. Shiner is not your typical around the country beer like Bud or Miller light, it is from the Shiner Brewery in a small Texas town outside Houston. You will instantly engrain yourself as a local when you order one of these great tasting brews.
Definitely enjoy it on draft, preferably in a cold mug as shown here. Leave a Comment
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 Wedding Chapel by grandmaR
"Then, for the perfect ending, make your exit in one of the fabulous antique horse-drawn carriages or mount matching steeds or, even, longhorn steers to ride off into the matrimonial sunset:"
I thought a wedding chapel in the Stockyards shopping and restaurant area was a little odd, but I guess if this is the ambience you want for your wedding, this would be the place. Leave a Comment
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 Statue of WM "Bill" Pickett by Dabs
He died of injuries, not from a steer, but from being kicked in the head by a wild horse. He was the 1st black cowboy inducted into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. Leave a Comment
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4th & Main Street, Chisholm Trail
4th & Houston, Gateway Lot
4th & Throckmorton, Sundance Square Garage 3
Calhoun & 3rd, City Center Garage 2
Calhoun & 3rd, City Center Lot
Calhoun & 2nd City Center Garage 1
3rd & Main St, ½ Flying Saucer Lot
Parking Meters : Parking on meters is free after 6 p.m. weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays and the following holidays and free to those with disabled veteran license plates or a handicap permit. Meters have either a two-hour time limit or a ten-hour time limit. The two-hour meters are located in areas where parking demand is higher and the need for parking turnover is greater. Meter rates vary from .75 to .20 an hour in the downtown area. Leave a Comment
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