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Billy Bob's Texas calls itself the largest Western Honky-Tonk in the world (pic#2). Country Western concerts not only feature big names like Willy Nelson and Dolly Parton, but also newly emerging bands (pic#3).
Hand prints of the famous accent the halls, while real bull riding separates the men from the boys. Only pros and semi-pro's participate in this lively competition.
A nicely stocked gift shop, small arcade section and pool tables are all here to entice visitors into spending a long evening at Billy Bob's (pic #4). A snack area provides munchies for the hungry--but don't expect a full dinner.
Step up for a photo on a bucking bull--it's fake, of course, but makes for some interesting conversation back home! Night time entertainment might be line dancing beneath a shimmery rhinestone saddle donated by Dolly herself, which revolves above the dance floor (pic#5).
Hours are Mon.-Sat. 11 am-2am; Sun. 12 Noon-2 am. Admission is $2.50 to see the Bullriding on Fri. and Sat. nights from 9 pm-10pm. Standard admission is Sun.-Tues. $1 before 7pm, $3 after 7pm; Weds.-Thurs. $1 before 8pm, $4 after 8 pm; Fri.-Sat. $1 before 5 pm (usually closed from 5-6pm to prepare for concerts), $6.50 up to and after 6 pm.
NOTE: Our guide advised us to purchase reserved seat admission when viewing concerts--the sound is better.
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During World War II, the building was put to use as an airplain factory and in the 1950's the building became a department store which was so big that the stock boys rolled around on roller skates to enable them to quickly get around. Billy Bob's Texas opened April 1, 1981. Leave a Comment
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I must say not being a 'honky tonky' / country & western type gal, Billy Bob's wasn't high on my list to visit but I have to admit to being quite amazed once inside.
While no live shows were being performed at the time, the various areas within the complex were busy with either eating, drinking, shopping, video games, pool players or just those like me checking out the place.
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Billy Bobs has a unique tradition whereby every entertainer that performs on stage is asked to leave their handprint impressions in concrete. There are several walls displaying many well known artists handprints and signatures. Leave a Comment
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 Billy Bob's, Fort Worth, Texas by tejanasueca
In 1936, as a Texas Centennial Project, the building was enclosed by the City of Fort Worth at a cost of $183,500 and the tower added. The "new" structure contained 1257 animal stalls, and a 1200 seat auction ring that is now Billy Bob's Bull Riding arena.
The floor of Billy Bob's slopes from the entry toward the showroom stage, making an ideal elevation for concert seating.
This slope was originally constructed to allow easy cleaning and runoff from the cattle pens. Livestock events were held here until the stock show moved to the Will Rogers Memorial Complex, in the present downtown area, around 1943.
During World War II, the building was used as an airplane factory for the Globe Aircraft Corporation.
In the 1950's the building became a department store so large that the stock boys wore roller skates to make their jobs quicker and easier.
With 127,000 square feet of space, which is nearly 3 acres inside and 20 acres of parking, for entertainment and events, Billy Bob's has 32 Max individual bar stations, country music's biggest stars, Live Pro Bull Riding and a Texas size dance floor for everyone to enjoy.
Billy Bob's Texas opened April 1, 1981 to national attention with Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers as the first performers. Other artists who appeared that first week were Waylon Jennings, Janie Fricke & Willie Nelson. Leave a Comment
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