Stockyards Championship Rodeo

Fort Worth


Built in 1908 as the first-ever indoor rodeo arena, the Cowtown Coliseum hosts live rodeo at 8pm on Friday and Saturday nights year-round. Horses and riders also show off at Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show (2:30pm and 4:30pm on Saturday).

Note that the treatment of animals in such events is controversial; some spectators may be disturbed.


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