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Tour Historic Fort Worth's Cattle Baron Mansions

Presented by Historic Fort Worth at Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House

March 30, 2011-March 30, 2016

For the cattle barons who made their fortunes in the dawning of the 20th century, the ultimate sign of success was a grand mansion in Fort Worth, location of the largest livestock market in the southwest. These opulent mansions were the sites of lavish parties and important business deals, as Fort Worth became the gathering place for families whose huge ranches spread across Texas. Tour the Ball-Eddleman-McFarland ...More

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	Tell-a-friend Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tours Presented by Bureau of Engraving and Printing at Western Currency Facility Tour and Visitor Center August 1, 2011-May 31, 2012 The Fort Worth facility of the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) opened in 1991. In its daily tours, You'll see millions of dollars being printed during a tour of the BEP. ...More
	Tell-a-friend Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tours: Peak Season Presented by Bureau of Engraving and Printing at Western Currency Facility Tour and Visitor Center June 1-July 31, 2012 The Fort Worth facility of the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) opened in 1991. In its daily tours, You'll see millions of dollars being printed during a tour of the BEP. The ...More
	Tell-a-friend Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive Presented by Fort Worth Stockyards at Fort Worth Stockyards July 15, 2010 - Ongoing Fort Worth's is the world's only twice daily cattle drive. The Cattle Drive travels through the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards on E. Exchange Avenue in front of the Fort Worth ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets Stockyards Championship Rodeo Presented by Fort Worth Stockyards at Cowtown Coliseum October 29, 2009 - Ongoing Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Fort Worth Stockyards presents rodeo action Friday and Saturday night, year-round at this historic indoor arena. ...More
	Tell-a-friend Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell and Others Presented by Sid Richardson Museum at Sid Richardson Museum December 15, 2010 - Ongoing The Richardson's current exhibition features paintings from their collection by the great Western artists Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell and others. During a career that ...More
	Tell-a-friend Institute Tours Presented by Botanical Research Institute of Texas at Botanical Research Institute of Texas May 24, 2011 - Ongoing Learn about BRIT's history, present, and future as they talk about their research programs, herbarium, libraries, and educational programs. ...More
	Tell-a-friend Stockyards Station GPS Historical Walking Tour Presented by Stockyards Station at Stockyards Station January 1, 2011 - Ongoing Get an exclusive walking tour of the Fort Worth Stockyards with your very own handheld, fully-automated GPS Ranger?! Rodeo legends, Bob Tallman and Pam Minick will be your virtual ...More

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Event Name	Organization	Dates	City
APHA Youth World Championship Show APHA Youth World Championship Show Presented by American Paint Horse Association at Will Rogers Memorial Center June 22-June 30, 2012 The American Paint Horse is a breed of horse that combines both the conformational characteristics of a western stock horse with a pinto spotting pattern of white and dark coat colors. The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) is a breed registry for this horse, headquartered in Fort Worth. This is their annual Championship Show. See their website for registration and other complete information.	American Paint Horse Association	06/22/12- 06/30/12	Fort Worth
Cowtown Opry Cowtown Opry Presented by Cowtown Opry at Fort Worth Stockyards July 4, 2010 - Ongoing Every Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm, Cowtown Opry members perform a free western music exhibition on the steps of the Livestock Exchange building. Each week there is a different theme and on the 5th Sunday of a month there is Western Gospel music. Performance Location: On the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange Building in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.	Cowtown Opry	07/04/10- Ongoing	Fort Worth
Day in the District 2012 Day in the District 2012 Presented by Day in the District Collaboration at Fort Worth Cultural District September 22, 2012 Day in the District 2011 was a big, beautiful day full of fun, free experiences throughout the world class Fort Worth Cultural District. Be sure to save the date and join us again in September 2012!	Day in the District Collaboration	09/22/12	Fort Worth
Fort Worth Water Gardens Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Fort Worth Water Gardens Presented by Fort Worth Water Gardens at Fort Worth Water Gardens July 12, 2011 - Ongoing Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): This urban park is frequently billed as a "cooling oasis in the concrete jungle" of downtown. Its focal points are three pools of water and a terraced knoll, which helps to shield the park from adjacent Interstate 30. The quiet meditation pool is encircled with trees and features a flat, still plane of water that cascades almost 90 degrees down to a sunken walkway. The aerating pool features multiple spray fountains. The main attraction of the Water Gardens is the active pool which has water...	Fort Worth Water Gardens	07/12/11- Ongoing	Fort Worth
Frontier Forts Days Frontier Forts Days Presented by Stockyards Station at Stockyards Station May 11-May 19, 2012 A free, two-day heritage event where the Stockyards National Historic District is transformed into an authentic representation of Texas frontier life. There will be fort camps, artillery demonstrations, military parades, Native American exhibitions, live music and a train robbery!	Stockyards Station	05/11/12- 05/19/12	Fort Worth
Granbury Ghosts & Legends Tour Granbury Ghosts & Legends Tour Presented by Granbury Ghosts and Legends Tour at Granbury, Texas October 28, 2011 - Ongoing The Granbury Ghosts and Legends Tour is an hour-long walking tour around the historic town square guided by actors dressed in Civil War-era attire.	Granbury Ghosts and Legends Tour	10/28/11- Ongoing	Granbury
Grapevine Vintage Railroad Tour Grapevine Vintage Railroad Tour Presented by Grapevine Vintage Railroad at Grapevine Vintage Railroad June 24, 2010 - Ongoing Enjoy a trip back in time while "Puffy" their 1896 steam engine pulls the train. Get your tickets early for this very special run and have the full experience of steam engines as they were in the 19th century. The trip goes from the Grapevine Vintage Railroad to the Fort Worth Stockyards, and you have the option to get off at Fort Worth or to stay on a round trip back to Grapevine. Online ticket sales are not available after 6:00am on the day of the trip. Tickets may be purchased...	Grapevine Vintage Railroad	06/24/10- Ongoing	Grapevine
Hiking: Horseshoe Trail at Grapevine Lake Hiking: Horseshoe Trail at Grapevine Lake Presented by Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau at Grapevine, TX June 8, 2011 - Ongoing The Horseshoe Trail is located on the West side of Oak Grove Park at Grapevine Lake. The first portion of the hike (approx. 1.5 miles) consists of an old paved park road now open only to foot and bike traffic. Several dirt loop path options are available along the paved path that offer short side trips down to the waters edge.	Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau	06/08/11- Ongoing	Grapevine
National Day of the American Cowboy National Day of the American Cowboy Presented by Stockyards Station at Stockyards Station July 28, 2012 The National Day Of The American Cowboy celebrates all things cowboy at a variety of venues and events.	Stockyards Station	07/28/12	Fort Worth
Original Fort Worth Gun Show Original Fort Worth Gun Show Presented by Will Rogers Memorial Center at Will Rogers Memorial Center June 23-June 24, 2012 Visitors to Fort Worth's largest gun show will enjoy a huge selection of firearms, ammunition, shooting supplies and knives. Gun Show dealers will have "direct from the factory" guns as well as pre-owned and collectibles. At the show you can buy, sell or trade. The gun show is more than just guns, you can also find a wide array of ammo, scopes, clips, reloading supplies and other accessories.	Will Rogers Memorial Center	06/23/12- 06/24/12	Fort Worth
Prairie Day Prairie Day Presented by Botanical Research Institute of Texas at Botanical Research Institute of Texas May 19, 2012 Hundreds of years ago, settlers marveled at the wide-open prairies in North Texas. Today, most of those grasslands have been replaced by cities and towns. The Botanical Research Institute of Texas will recapture the vibrancy and history of the North Texas landscape at the second annual Prairie Day. Prairie Day celebrates the beauty of the North Texas native landscape through a series of family-oriented, hands-on events that showcase the native grasses, wildflowers, and vegetation blanketing...	Botanical Research Institute of Texas	05/19/12	Fort Worth
Prairie Day at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas Prairie Day at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas Presented by Log Cabin Village at Botanical Research Institute of Texas May 19, 2012 They taking log cabin living to the prairie! they have toys, games, demonstrations, and the chance to make your own prairie flor de papel (paper flower) to take home. They still be here at the Village, too, though...so come visit them either place!	Log Cabin Village	05/19/12	Fort Worth
Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival Presented by Fort Worth Stockyards at Fort Worth Stockyards October 26-October 28, 2012 The 22nd annual Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival will ride into the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. The Gathering will feature countless family-oriented activities where visitors can experience the true west. This authentic western event will have Cowboy poets, western entertainers and an action-packed Ranch Rodeo where teams of ranch hands from 15 famous Texas ranches will compete for the coveted prize of being the best ranch at the rodeo.	Fort Worth Stockyards	10/26/12- 10/28/12	Fort Worth
Stockyards Station Cowboy Tour - Saturday Guided Tour Stockyards Station Cowboy Tour - Saturday Guided Tour Presented by Stockyards Station at Stockyards Station July 1, 2008 - Ongoing Take a historical walking tour and learn about the colorful history of the Fort Worth Stockyards. A personal tour guide will walk you through the Stockyards and share historical facts, culture and stories. Please Note: Tours Available in Spanish, French, German, Japanese and English!	Stockyards Station	07/01/08- Ongoing	Fort Worth
Stockyards Station Wrangler Tour - Saturday Guided Tour Stockyards Station Wrangler Tour - Saturday Guided Tour Presented by Stockyards Station at Stockyards Station July 1, 2008 - Ongoing Take a historical walking tour and learn about the colorful history of the Fort Worth Stockyards. The Wrangler Tour visits these historic locations in the Stockyards: the historic Livestock Exchange Building once considered the heartbeat of the livestock business; a Cowtown Coliseum, home of the world's first indoor rodeo; Stockyards Station's former hog and sheep pens; Cattlemen's Catwalk, a panoramic view of the cattle pens; Mule Alley, once known as the "Finest Stables in the World"; and the...	Stockyards Station	07/01/08- Ongoing	Fort Worth
Summer Weekend Gunfights Summer Weekend Gunfights Presented by Stockyards Station at Stockyards Station September 3, 2012 - Ongoing Come and join Summer weekend gunfights after the cattle drives.	Stockyards Station	09/03/12- Ongoing	Fort Worth
Toolin' Around Daycamp Toolin' Around Daycamp Presented by Log Cabin Village at Log Cabin Village June 21, 2012 If you're wondering what tools helped build the frontier, then this camp is for you! Join their skilled woodworker as he introduces basic 19th century woodworking techniques and helps campers complete a project of their own!	Log Cabin Village	06/21/12	Fort Worth
Trinity River Run Trinity River Run Presented by Grapevine Vintage Railroad at Grapevine Vintage Railroad - Fort Worth July 15, 2010 - Ongoing These vintage locomotive outings pull train buffs in authentic Victorian-style coaches between Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards. From the Fort Worth location, visitors can ride on a trip to the Trinity River and back, enjoying beautiful scenery and the 19th-century ambience of a steam locomotive. The Railroad is serviced by two vintage locomotives - "Puffy" the 1896 steam locomotive and a 1953 GP-7 diesel locomotive. Note: The "Puffy" steam engine is...	Grapevine Vintage Railroad	07/15/10- Ongoing	Fort Worth
Trinity River Trail Rides Trinity River Trail Rides Presented by Fort Worth Stockyards at Trinity Park August 15, 2011 - Ongoing Horseback riding is not limited to the Stockyards. From the Stockyards, horseback riders have easy access to the Trinity Trails system, which can take them just about anywhere along the Trinity River.	Fort Worth Stockyards	08/15/11- Ongoing	Fort Worth
United States Dog Agility Association South Central Regional United States Dog Agility Association South Central Regional Presented by Will Rogers Memorial Center at Will Rogers Memorial Center May 18-May 20, 2012 Come and watch the United States Dog Agility Association South Central Regional soon.	Will Rogers Memorial Center	05/18/12- 05/20/12	Fort Worth
Whatcha Got Cooking Whatcha Got Cooking Presented by Log Cabin Village at Log Cabin Village June 14, 2012 Participants for this camp will learn a bit about 19th century food preparation and prepare a meal of their own with fellow campers!	Log Cabin Village	06/14/12	Fort Worth

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