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 Living History by YaquiLeave a Comment Phone: 817-626-7921Directions: Take the I-35W and exit 54A/B onto 183 (NE 28th). Just look for the signs too!Website: www.fortworthstockyards.org Other Contact: cindy@cowtowncoliseum.com
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 Test Your Meddle On A
Longhorn... by VeronicaG
A handler stood nearby to oversee things and a tip was all that was required. Get a taste of the Old West and tickle your tailbone--this was a great souvenir to take home to show the family!
NOTE: During our walking tour, the guide informed us that the Longhorn Steers are all altered bulls. That enables the cowboys who accompany the cattle drive and the handlers to better control the beasts.
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 The Coliseum by VeronicaG
Rodeos are held here every Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm, plus a Wild West show patterned after those from the early days of the West, which is scheduled for weekend afternoons. Although a transplant from the Northeast, I LOVE RODEOS!
The Coliseum has served as a cultural center and a background for many music videos, movies and even t.v shows, such as Walker, Texas Ranger on CBS. It has hosted appearances that range from Commanche Chief Quanah Parker in 1909 to Jimmy Carter in 1979.
The first U.S. indoor rodeo was held at this location in 1918 and would you believe, a young Elvis Presley sang here for $50 in 1956. The first radio broadcast of a rodeo was from the Coliseum.
The Coliseum offers a small, intimate sized ring for its events. We recently came to Ft. Worth to see the rodeo on a Saturday night. While in line waiting to enter the building, we watched the competitors sign up for the event, then saw them again in the show riding the broncs and roping the bulls inside. It was heart-thumpin' exciting!
Tickets for events can be purchased ahead and a seating chart is available on the website. Special holiday presentations of the Pawnee Wild West Show are scheduled throughout the year.
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Fort Worth is a cow town. There are cattle drives through town twice a day - everyday, seven days a week, weather permitting.
Some people were upset that Dallas got the trail drive sculpture in Pioneer Plaze because they felt that Dallas was more of an oil town with more glitz. In any case, we'd been to see the longhorn sculptures in Frisco (stampede) and the one in Dallas, so we drove over to Fort Worth to see the 'in the flesh' recreation.
For this picture, I was across the street from the Visitor's Center near the Livestock Exchange. Bob and our daughter and granddaughter were on the other side of the street from me. The "Swift" part of the Armour Swift sign near the free parking lot is in the background.
11:30 a.m. ~ The Cattle Drive begins at the far east end of Exchange Avenue. Traveling west past the Stockyards Visitor's Center and Livestock Exchange Building , 131 E. Exchange, the cattle drive ends at Cowtown Coliseum.
4:00 p.m. ~ The Herd is driven back to the pens behind the Livestock Exchange Building.
Drives are not held on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day.
Best places to observe
* Any Stockyards Station restaurant with outdoor seating
* In front of the Stockyards Visitors Center
* In front of the Livestock Exchange Building
* On the free observation deck of the Cowtown Cattlepen Maze. The deck is located on the northeast side of the Livestock Exchange Building, behind the parking lot. Leave a Comment
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 Hopin' For A Good Night! by VeronicaG
Men, women and children performed that night in all kinds of competitions.Our particular rodeo was called the HY O Silver Buckle Series and featured:
Bull Riding Events,
Tie Down Roping,
Bareback Riding,
Saddle Broncs,
Breakaway Roping,
Team Roping and
Barrel Racing.
Each event was thrilling to watch and much appreciated by the cheering audience--I thought the bull riding was amazing! I grabbed a pic of one of the younger competitors that night!
A Calf Scramble brought kids from all ages out to the ring to snatch a yellow ribbon from the animals tail. The winner got a coupon for a pair of Justin Boots. It took some convincing, but our grandson tried his best at this contest and just about had the ribbon in his hands but missed by a hair! It was a fun two hours for all of us. Afterwards, our ticket stubs gained us entrance to Billy's Bob's Texas at no charge.
Tickets cost from $11.00 to $15.00 per person, depending on the location. A seating chart is available on the website.
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 by VeronicaG
This building was erected in 1902 as an office for cattle traders. We were invited to watch the proceedings taking place in the sales area.
On a large viewing screen we witnessed a nice looking horse sell for $800. The show was broadcasted from Shoshonee, Idaho this particular day.
Ranchers video-tape cattle for sale, as well. Last year 1.7 million cows were sold on RFD.tv. This unique process sells off livestock, then delivers them to your house by cattle truck. There is a broadcast from this location every other Friday.
Within the Stock Market the Ft. Worth Historical Society has a small museum that displays artifacts from the early days. There is no admission fee.
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 by VeronicaG
Each day at 11:30 am and 4:00 p.m. a crowd begins gathering in front of the Stockyard's Visitor Center.
Excitement builds, then cowboys on horses herd a number of Longhorn Steer up the street while visitor's ooh and ah and cameras flash. The animals plod along for a couple of blocks, then disappear around the corner. It's a taste of the Old West!
At one time, these animals would be directed to either the Armour or Swift meat packing plant. Today they are part of a beloved tradition!
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 Rodeo Star, Bill Pickett by VeronicaG
Mr. Pickett was the top attraction at the Coliseum in his time, known for his unique performance in rodeo circuits.
Through the years, he had noticed that ranch dogs bit the lip of a steer it wanted to bring down when herding the animals. Bill applied a little good sense to the idea and made it part of his act. He roped the steer, then actually bit its lip to bring it under control. He did this time and time again, perfecting his technique and thrilling the audience with his ingenuity.
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The Trail Drive is free and is a definite Must See. The other Must See in this area is the Historic Walking Tour. We didn't take this tour because it didn't work out time-wise for us, plus I have difficulty walking and I didn't think our 3 year old granddaughter would appreciate it, but it looked good. There are also tours for school groups;
Their website says: "To fully appreciate the exciting history of the Stockyards we recommend you take our guided walking tour from the Visitor's Center. Your expert guide will take you through the various sites of interest such as:
* Livestock Exchange Building - once considered the heartbeat of the Livestock Business
*Cowtown Coliseum - home of the world's first Indoor Rodeo
* Stockyards Station - former pig & sheep pens
* Cattlemen’s catwalk - panoramic view of the cattle pens
* Mule Alley - once the "Finest Stables in the World"
* Billy Bob’s Texas - "The World's Largest Honky Tonk" - Optional
* Trail of Fame
* Video
"The 12-minute video “The Spirit of the West” which gives the history of Fort Worth and the cattle business truly brings to life the importance of the buildings in the National Historic District. The video is shown throughout the day."
Walking Tours depart daily Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Sunday - 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
Cowboy Tour (Adult) $7.00
Cowboy Tour (Senior 65+) $6.00
Cowboy (Child 6-12 yrs) $5.00
Step On Bus & Van Tours Are Also Available.
We also offer “Step-On” Tours. A guide will board your vehicle and deliver a running historic commentary as you view the Stockyards National Historic District from the comfort of your bus.
Step On Rate:
$50.00 per motor coach
$35.00 per mid size bus
$25.00 per van Leave a Comment
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 Lovely! by Yaqui
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