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About the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
There are lots of annual events out there that go back a long way, but none can hold a candle to the history that's behind the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. The oldest of any continuously operating rodeo in America, it began toward the end of the 19th century, way back in 1896. Every year since then (with the exception of 1943 for WWII-related reasons), the event, also known as the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show, has brought the best in rodeo entertainment and livestock exhibitions/competitions to Texas, with people traveling from all over the country to see it. Now, that's a tradition. Not surprisingly, considering its long history, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo has been responsible for many innovations over the years in the presentation of rodeo, including the first indoor rodeo, and the first presentation of Brahman bull riding.
So what can you expect from the current version of an event with such a rich legacy? Well, for starters, three weeks' worth of rodeo action, of course, including the ProRodeo tournament as well as the likes of Bulls' Night Out extreme bull riding, the Best of the West ranch rodeo, the Best of Mexico Celebración and the Cowboys of Color rodeo show. But there's much more beyond that. Livestock shows include everything from cattle and goats to pigeons and poultry. There are lots of live music performances, from country to mariachi music, plus Western music and cowboy poetry. Wine and beer makers host events based around their crafts. Onsite food vendors offer no shortage of menu items to satisfy every taste. And when you patronize the rodeo, you're also supporting a nonprofit organization that's been responsible for donating huge amounts of money to foster the future of agriculture and livestock rearing.
I would recommend this even to visitors or to anyone looking for a fun way to spend the day. There are many family-friendly events; deliciously (mostly unhealthy) food for your splurge day; and lots of things to see and do. It's a staple of the Ft. Worth area, and everyone should go at least once in their lives!
The seats were great and it was an awesome show! Can't wait for 2016.
Alway a great rodeo! There's not a bad place to sit in the entire arena.
absoluteky entertaining! Loved i had years since ive seen, they have added a ton of attractions .
This event is all Stock Show and Rodeo. No concert frills like Houston. If you like ropin' and ridin' and bull riding this is the event for you!
We had a great time! Thank you Ft. Worth!!!! The rodeo was wonderful and the booths were full of goodies. Shopping was great, we found a lot of great deals.
The FWSSR was a lot of fun again this year! It seems like they cut out the entertainment though...there were no trick riders, no exhibitions like the guy riding his motorcycle, or the monkey that road around on the dog. I missed that. If there had been entertainment, I would have given it 5 stars!
I would recommend this event to anybody that is ready for an aventure.
But as a contestants mom! The roping calves sucked!!!
Ticketmaster came through. It was a great.. The rodeo wasn't a rodeo. It was an "event!" lt reminded me of a Stars or a Mavericks game.
FWSSR is one of my favorites to attend every year with the family. All day fun from lots of animals to view, contest, shops, food, to the highlight of the night the Rodeo. The Rodeo is about 2 hours long but its nonstop entertainment, my 3 year old loves it. Great event.
I haven't been to the rodeo in years so decided this year to take my daughter and two 13 year old grandsons to the event. I was so pleased to see that the "prancing horses" are no longer part of the rodeo. The "prancing horses" were always so boring. We all thoroughly enjoyed the continuing action of the rodeo. It was a fantastic time! Afterwards we toured the stock show, enjoying all the animals and exhibits, then headed to the Midway for great food, rides and games. A wonderful day.
Awesome time, lots to do, great Rodeo, food and fun!
The only problem is the parking. Not enough for the venue. Great food, and hospitality.....
Great as always. Kind of disappointed no specialty acts like in the past, trick Ropers, trick riders, or dozen flag girls on horseback.
I love this place and the atmosphere!!! I would take anyone and everyone to this event.
The rodeo was great. My biggest take away was to avoid the front row. It is normally considered that a chance for front row seats is the best Not in this case. On the front row, your vision is constantly blocked by the hand rail bar. It always seem to be in just the wrong spot. However even more irritating is the fact that vendors are constantly walking in front of you selling their wares. When in front of you they block the view. Not to mention the people who are walking from their seats to restrooms or for food. Really everyone who walks in or out will block. So go for the fourth row up. You will get a much better experience
Great show. All the events were wonderful. Bull were amazing.
As always, I am pleased with making the choice to see cowboys display their desires to make it 8 seconds. Fun Night! See you again next year!
It was a beautiful day for a rodeo and i enjoyed myself as usual when i attend this rodeo show. I enjoyed the cowboys in action as well as the animals. The little kids riding the sheep were adorable! The free concert event at the Coors lounge after the rodeo was great, i really enjoyed the band called Memphis Soul, they are a damn good band; looking forward to seeing them again. It was an overall Great day for cowboys and a concert.....i suggest that you don't miss it next year, what a GREAT day to honor Martin Luther King!
