Friday, January 18, 2013

"This Thing is Legendary"



Slap a shine on your boots and dust off your Stetson; it’s time for Fort Worth’s infamous Fat Stock Show and Rodeo! Rodeo tickets sell out fast, so don’t wait too long to lock yours down. Monday through Friday Matinee Performances are $19.00 and Friday evening through Sunday evening performances are $25.00, making it one of the most reasonable entertainment bargains around, considering the fun, thrills and excitement that accompany a rodeo event.  The annual Fort Worth Fat Stock Show and Rodeo is a great way to experience Texas heritage and traditions that date back to 1896.


If you think the era of cowboys and the rugged west is over, a day at the Fat Stock Show will cause you to think again. There’s plenty of Texas culture to get steeped in.  Exhibits, food, livestock exhibitions, parades and plenty of scheduled entertainment happening every day throughout the Stock Show season which kicks off this week and extends through February 9th.   

If you want a bit of Texas tradition to take home, you’ll certainly find it here. You can shop for everything from belt buckles, boots and western wear to Stock Show souvenirs, artwork and livestock.


Longbrake Tate, Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
If Cowboy Chic is more your style, schedule a lunch or dinner reservation for Reatta at the Rodeo, located in the Silver Spur room of the Amon G. Carter Exhibit Hall. The menu boasts palate pleasing delicacies like smoked quail with jalapeƱo cheddar grits and pan-seared pepper-crusted tenderloin with port wine sauce.  A well-rounded wine list and signature deserts will make your dining experience at Reatta at the Rodeo a cut above ordinary and lend a memorable ambiance to your Stock Show adventure. 


Chic, rugged, down-home, thrill-filled, entertaining; however you like your slice of Texana served up, the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show and Rodeo will deliver. It’s a great week day or weekend outing and an experience you’ll never forget.