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Fort Worth Stockyards National Day Of The American Cowboy

Saddle up for the Fort Worth Stockyards National Day of The American Cowboy on Saturday, July 24th.

This Annual event has been named The Best Event of its kind in the nation  by western lifestyle magazine, American Cowboy. So, don't miss out on a day dedicated to the cowboy and lots of fun!

·         10:00- Noon Chris Cox, two-time Road to the Horse winner, will perform training demonstrations in Cowtown Coliseum. (Times subject to change.) For ticket information contact (817) 625-1025. Special thanks to RFD-TV.

·         11:00- 2:00 Texas-Size Art contest – FREE All buckaroos gallop over to the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame for a contest full of fun and trophies! Winners announced at 2pm

·         11:30 Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive followed by the Cowboy Celebration Parade –FREE

·         1:00 Watermelon Eating Contests – FREE Yum! Eat your watermelon the fastest and you win!

·         1:00- 2:00 “Tip to Tip” Guessing Contest- FREE Guess the measurement of Walter’s horns and win a unique prize! Winners announced at 2pm

·         1:00-3:00 Quick Draw Cap Gun Contest- FREE Are you the fastest draw in the West? Prove it!

·         1:15 Most Worn-Out Boot Contest - $5 Entry Fee Wear your best pair of worn out boots and you could win a new pair from Justin Boots

·         1:30 Best Mustache Contest – FREE  All types of mustaches welcome to compete!

·         1:30 – 3:00 Fort Worth Herd CowCamp – FREE  Learn to swing a rope and learn about life on the trail

·         2:00 Riscky's Rib Eating Contest - $5 Entry Fee Eat finger lickin’ good ribs for prizes!

·         2:30- 4:00 Texas Trail of Fame Living History Presentations – FREE Learn about the lives of famous cowboys and cowgirls.

·         2:30- 3:00 Legends of Texas Live Performance- FREE

·         4:00 Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive – FREE

·         Day comes to an end

*All contest winners will be announced at the conclusion of their contest. Must be

present to win prizes.*

ADDITIONAL EVENTS:

·         Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame Dedication Ceremony- Cowtown Coliseum at 12:15 pm.

·         Pawnee Bill Wild West Show at Cowtown Coliseum at 2:30 & 4:30 pm.

For tickets and more information contact (817) 625-1025.

·         Everyone wearing a cowboy hat gets in free to Billy Bob's Texas until 5 pm.

·         Championship Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum at 8pm.

For tickets and more information contact (817) 625-1025.

·         Live music on Stockyards Station stage from 2-5pm

·         Superior Family Horse Sale at Livestock Exchange Building (Suite 121) at 1pm

·         Legends of Texas gunfight shows at 11:00 AM & 4:15 PM inside Stockyards Station.

·         Stagecoach rides, Petting Zoo, Grapevine Vintage Railroad and MORE!

Activities will take place along East Exchange Avenue in the Fort Worth Stockyards. For more information please contact (817) 625-9715.  All contests open to the public!