As the arctic blast eased its grip today (Jan. 17), the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo continued to shake off the effects of 2024’s early blast of “stock show weather” and roll through the legendary event’s first full week of action. The stock show officially got underway Friday (Jan. 12) and continues through Saturday Feb. 3.
Here are some of this week’s ongoing highlights:
SIP & SHOP (Wednesday)
Come sip & shop with us on Wednesday. Enjoy a flight of wines from acclaimed wineries then take a stroll among the wonderful vendors in the Amon Carter Exhibits Hall.
TEXAS CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE RODEO (Thursday)
The Texas Champions Challenge rodeo features contestants representing Texas most prestigious rodeos battling it out to claim a Texas Champions Challenge title on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. A freestyle bull fighting competition will also be featured as well as the Justin Mutton Bustin’.
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW AT AUDITORIUM ENTERTAINMENT SERIES (Thursday)
The Grammy award-winning folk band brings its unique brand of roots music to the Auditorium Entertainment Series, presented by Ariat on January 18.
LOTS OF STOCK – THE FOUR LEGGED KIND (All Week)
Dairy and Beef cattle compete for blue ribbons on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The Mustang Magic Champions Freestyle competition is Friday. Working cow horses show today followed by reining horses on Tuesday and cutting horses on Wednesday.
FRIDAYS ARE SENIOR DAYS
Seniors get half-price grounds admission every Friday of the Stock Show. For $6, anyone 55-years and older can take in all the Stock Show sights, sounds and smells (think corn dogs and cinnamon rolls). Does not include admission to rodeo performances.
RODEO SHOPPING – Daily
More than 300 exhibitors with everything from the latest in fashion to Chevy pickup trucks as well as home and outdoor furnishings can all be found at the Stock Show. And, the food concessions are awesome.
BUD LIGHT ROADHOUSE/The Corkyard – All Week
Both the Bud Light Roadhouse and The Corkyard have before-and-after rodeo entertainment on Simmons Bank Plaza. Get in free with a paid grounds admission, Souvenir Pin, museum membership or rodeo ticket. Otherwise, there’s a $10 cover at the door.
FAMILY FUN – All Week
With the Mattress Firm Petting Zoo, Children’s Barnyard, Milking Parlor, Carnival Midway and Mooseum Experience there’s always plenty of fun for families at the Stock Show. And of course there’s cotton candy, funnel cakes, corn dogs and a host of other delicious treats.
More information on stock show events as well as schedules and tickets is available on the FWSSR website.
