Put on your "best bib and tucker" and get saddled up to join in on celebrating the tradition of the American Cowboy on July 25th in Stockyards National Historic District. Voted as the best cowboy tribute event in the nation by the American Cowboy Magazine, the National Day of the American Cowboy event in Fort Worth is a free, family-friendly event that takes place annually to recognize the history and heritage of cowboys and cowgirls in the Wild West. A day full of entertainment, this event will go beyond a lick and a promise with plenty of activities, authentic reenactments and a genuine cowboy parade!
The National Day of the American Cowboy is a local tradition that brings the cowboy legacy to life. A family-friendly day of excitement, you can expect to see various old-western traditions and contests including a cow-chip throwing contest, watermelon eating, gunfight shows and a Riscky's BBQ Rib Eating Contest. Other events include cowboy karaoke, buckaroo coloring and seed-splitting. Plus, a cowboy celebration parade begins at 11:30 a.m. with horses, cowboys and plenty of authentic western accents.
Running from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, the National Day of the American Cowboy in Fort Worth is an all-day celebration that will take place on the street of Stockyards Station. Celebrating western roots and the cowboys and cowgirls that had a part in our history, this event is just another way to show Texas pride while enjoying the company of fellow community members. So, pony up and come on down to experience a community tradition that is bound to be a good time!
