Fort Worth: National Day of the American Cowboy

[J Eddington]

Fort Worth Stockyards National Day Of The American Cowboy
July 25th, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.

Saddle up for the Fort Worth Stockyards National Day of The American Cowboy on Saturday, July 25th.

This 3rd Annual event has been named The Best Event of its kind in the nation by western lifestyle magazine, American Cowboy. So, don't miss out on a day dedicated to the cowboy and lots of fun!

Special National Day of the American Cowboy Events planned for July 25th.

* Texas Trail of Fame Presentations
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Texas-Size Art contest
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Cowboy Celebration Parade
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Watermelon Eating Contests
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Fort Worth Herd CowCamp
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Most Worn-Out Boot Contest $5 Entry Fee
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Best Mustache Contest
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Riscky's Rib Eating Contest $5 Entry Fee
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Cowboy Karaoke Contest
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Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive

More fun:

Chris Cox, two-time Road to the Horse winner, will preform training demonstrations in Cowtown Coliseum. Times TBA. For ticket information contact (817) 625-1025. Special thanks to RFD-TV.

Pawnee Bill Wild West Show at Cowtown Coliseum at 2:30 & 4:30. For tickets and more information contact (817) 625-1025.

Everyone wearing a cowboy hat gets in free to Billy Bob's Texas until 5 p.m.

Live music on Stockyards Station stage

Legends of Texas gunfight shows at 11:00am & 4:15 inside Stockyards Station.

Stagecoach rides, Grapevine Vintage Railroad and MORE!

Activities will take place along East Exchange Avenue in the Fort Worth Stockyards. For more information please contact (817) 625-9715. All contests open to the public!