Category Archives: Texas Tuesdays

Texas Tuesday: Fort Worth Stockyards

This week I’m co-hosting the Texas Tuesday link up with Amanda from Princess of the Panhandle and Crystal from Masons Mama. This is a chance for any blogger to participate in a post on the greatness of Texas! There’s so much to explore!

This week I’m going to talk about a great event that goes on everyday in Fort Worth. It is a true taste of the wild west, the Fort Worth Stockyards and a must see for anyone visiting the area. The Fort Worth Stockyards bring the old town wild west into modern day Fort Worth. It’s one of my favorite places in this area!

Twice a day, the cattle is driven down the street by cowboys, just as they were years ago. It’s a sight to see! Coming from someone who completely loves these animals, it’s even better!

Once the cattle drive is complete, head on over around the corner for a live shootout! That’s right! I said shootout! Be sure to stand close and pay attention so you can take part and see all the action of the gun show!

The shootout brings together those of all ages, the kids and adults enjoy it all the same! The actors do a great job incorporating humor into the show and seriously, how can you not like their outfits!

If you are in the area or if you’ve lived here your entire life, head on over to check this out. The best part is that it’s free so if you have a family, this is a great , affordable outing for an hour or two. Enjoy the great spring weather with a little bit of free, Western entertainment!

Be sure to link your Texas Tuesday posts below!

Fort Worth Stockshow

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Every year, Fort Worth holds the Stockshow and Rodeo which attracts people from near and far. It lasts for three or four weeks every January and early February. If you are looking for a true taste of Texas, I’ll suggest checking out this event. It’s one of my favorites!

Because I love this event so much, I’m going to break this up into two posts. Today, we’ll focus on the Stockshow.

The Stockshow is basically shopping central and livestock. In a large exhibit hall you can find anything from tractors, artwork, cowboy hats, furniture, jewelry, heck you name it. You can even see a celebrity or two. Can anyone name this guy to the far left below?

Tractors are fun to drive!

I have to share this. In the hall of one of the buildings, they were showing local art work of some students. Seriously, can you believe these? All under 18 years of age. It’s amazing!

Now, my absolute favorite part of the Stockshow are the animals! I LOVE farm animals and would love to have some someday. I think I left the Stockshow saying I was going to teach yoga, become a photographer and raise cows! (Those who really know me probably wouldn’t be surprised at this at all!) So here you go – way too many photos of cows!

Growing up, we actually raised a few of these Herefords ourselves back in good ole Vermont!

I wanted to pet every cow I saw, although I wasn’t sure if I was allowed since so many people were nearby so I just stuck with petting this little guy!

He’s a beast!

I can do without the chickens on my farm.

Have I mentioned how much I love cows?

These are the barns that the livestock are held in and where the animal shows are held. Massive barns! In the back (behind me) you can see the Will Rogers Coliseum where the rodeo is held.

I found an unattended cow…. I was petting this one for a good five minutes! What a great day!

You can take a girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl!

Line Dancing At Billy Bob’s

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So I’ve been here for almost five years and it’s taken me this long to try line dancing at the World’s Largest Honky Tonk! I know, I can’t believe it either. Last Thursday, three of us found ourselves at Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth, a little nervous. It’s quite serious and the one’s that were dancing before the class obviously had done this before… many times.

Every Thursday, Billy Bob’s hosts a “free” line dancing class. It isn’t exactly “free”, there is a $2 cover to get in but parking is free (right across the street) and really in this day in age how much can you really get for $2.00. So first, we were watching these seasoned dancers which made us a little nervous but soon enough the class started and provided some inspiration that maybe we could do it too!

Once the class started, the dance floor filled up just about as much as it could and the class started. The teacher has apparently been teaching for a long time (I’ve heard around 30 years) and he’s really good. We learned the Boot Scooters Boogie – really easy, really fun. There’s different variables that you could throw in and the steps were even provided on a written sheet so you could practice at home (for those who are forgetful like me) so you can come back and show off your sweet moves later on!

Not only do they have line dancing classes, they also have two stepping classes. The two step is about the most fun you can have dancing with a partner (in my opinion). I just need to find a nice cowboy to take the class with me!

If you happen to be in Ft. Worth – definitely check out the class. If you are visiting, put it on your must to do list. You can’t come to Texas and not go to a Honky Tonk or dance hall and if you’re there – you HAVE to get out there and shake some tail feathers!