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Texas Country Music Weekend
A three-day celebration of Texas country music at Billy Bob's Texas and the Fort Worth Stockyards featuring over 30 artists. Highlights include performances by Giovannie and the Hired Guns, Ian Munsick, and the Texas Country Music Awards ceremony.
Texas Country Music Weekend
A three-day festival featuring over 30 live country music artists at the Fort Worth Stockyards, including performances by Giovannie and the Hired Guns, Ian Munsick, and the Texas Country Music Awards ceremony on November 8th.
Texas Country Music Weekend & Concert Series
Texas Country Music Showcase featuring Monte Dawson Band at 6:30 PM, followed by Giovannie and the Hired Guns (doors 6:00 PM, start 10:00 PM). Experience live country music performances at the iconic Fort Worth Stockyards.
Stockyards Championship Rodeo
Professional rodeo showcasing traditional western competition disciplines at Cowtown Coliseum. Friday evening rodeo continuing the regular weekend schedule with live bull riding and barrel racing.
Stockyards Championship Rodeo
The world's only year-round rodeo held at the historic Cowtown Coliseum. Experience authentic western rodeo action with performances every Friday and Saturday evening, with matinees on select weekends.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden Japanese Garden Fall Festival
A biannual festival celebrating the peak fall colors with authentic taiko drumming performances and kids activities. Experience the beauty of the Japanese Garden during Texas's most vibrant season with cultural performances and family-friendly entertainment.
Top things to do
All attractions →The twice-daily Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive (11:30 AM & 4 PM) travels through this historic district on East Exchange Avenue, featuring authentic saddles, chaps, boots and hats. Home to the world's only year-round rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum and the heart of Fort Worth's Western heritage as a historic livestock trading post.
A living museum celebrating Fort Worth's Wild West heritage with the world's only twice-daily cattle drives at 11:30am and 4pm. The historic district features weekly championship rodeos, train rides, trail rides, and horse-drawn carriage rides alongside authentic Western dining and shopping.
An internationally recognized museum housed in a Louis Kahn-designed architectural masterpiece, featuring European masters, Asian art, and rotating exhibitions. Admission is completely free for all visitors.
Opened in 1961 with a core collection of over 300 works by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell celebrating Old West art. General admission is free for all visitors, including permanent collections and special exhibitions.
Houses post-World War II works in a contemporary setting with reflective pools and expansive galleries showcasing artists like Picasso and Warhol. Free admission on Fridays, half-price on Sundays, and $16 for adults other days with under-18s always free.
This striking all-glass structure with infinity pools features pavilions designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando that appear to float on water. Opened in 2002, it houses cutting-edge paintings, photographs, and sculptures.
Tours & excursions
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Watch the world's only twice-daily cattle drive down East Exchange Avenue at the Stockyards at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. A free, authentic Western experience that captures Fort Worth's cattle industry heritage in action.
Experience authentic Texas cattle drives twice daily (11:30 AM and 4:00 PM) as real longhorns parade through the historic Stockyards with experienced drovers, showcasing a living tradition dating back to Fort Worth's cowboy heritage.
Watch a herd of Texas longhorns and their drovers move through the streets twice daily at 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM in this working historic district. Free to watch, this is the most authentic Western experience in Fort Worth—no theme park theatrics.
Where to stay
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Fort Worth's flagship luxury hotel combines western heritage with contemporary comfort in the Stockyards. The property features excellent on-site dining at 97 West Kitchen & Bar and sits within walking distance of the historic stockyards district.
A rustic-luxe resort honoring Fort Worth's cattle-driving heritage, located in the historic Stockyards with on-site dining at 97 West Kitchen + Bar and walking distance to daily cattle drives and rodeos.
Located in the Cultural District with access to world-class museums and fine dining, this luxury hotel features rates of $272–$1,036/night in a prime location near the Kimbell Art Museum and other cultural attractions.
Fort Worth guides
All guides →The Fort Worth Stockyards, Done Right
A full day at the Fort Worth Stockyards: timing the twice-daily cattle drive, where to eat authentic Western cuisine, and which nearby hotels capture Cowtown's heritage.
Updated November 6, 2026
A Perfect Weekend in Fort Worth
Discover Fort Worth's Wild West heritage, world-class museums, and legendary barbecue in this two-day itinerary blending culture, food, and authentic cowtown charm.
Updated November 6, 2026
The Fort Worth Barbecue Guide
Ranked barbecue joints in Fort Worth with what to order at each—from Michelin-starred pits to Stockyards institutions.
Updated November 6, 2026