Posts by Sarah Covington

A convention for the books is coming to town June 7-10. A-Kon , the longest-running Anime convention in America, will bring 33,000 costumed fans to Fort Worth. Get your tickets here . If you're attending, here are a few important points to help you get acclimated to the city. 1. GET HERE AND PARK IT

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Heading to Fort Worth for a weekend visit? If it's your first time to Cowtown, you may have a few questions when visiting the Stockyards. Here is our go at the most commonly asked questions: WHAT TIME IS THE CATTLE DRIVE? The Fort Worth Herd cattle drive occurs every day, twice a day, seven days a

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We've talked a lot about the cattle drive this year, but what exactly is it and what's the historical importance of it? Local historian Doug Harman helps break it down with these 10 must-know facts about the 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail. WHAT IS A CATTLE DRIVE? It is the movement of

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Rodeo season lives on year-round in Fort Worth at Cowtown Coliseum, home of the Stockyards Championship Rodeo every Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. On February 17-21, you're invited to Cowtown to witness a special event, The AMERICAN Semi-Finals. At The AMERICAN Semi-Finals , athletes go

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It's a brand new year and many of you have vowed to make a change for the better. Beyond mixing up diet and exercise routines, the Blue Zones Project Fort Worth invites you to adopt better lifestyles habits after some of the healthiest (and happiest) parts of the world. More than 8,300 individuals

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Ring in the New Year in Fort Worth! Toast to future success in Sundance Square Plaza or dance the night away at Billy Bob's Texas - there's plenty to do! Here's a list of fun to be had in Funkytown: Sundance Square is pulls out all the stops New Year's Eve with a FREE event in the Plaza. Jam out to

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Say hello to this month's local in the spotlight, Daniel Wright of W Durable Goods . Calling: The husband-wife team of W Durable Goods opened shop a few doors away from the entrance to the Historic Stockyards District on Fort Worth's Northside in 2014. As of November, the duo can now be found off

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Tired of cooking for the holidays? Here's a list of downtown restaurants open (or not): Restaurant Christmas Day New Year's Eve New Year's Day Bird Cafe Open Open Open Catina Laredo Closed Open Open Daddy Jack's Closed Open Open Del Frisco's Grille Closed Open Open Flying Saucer Open Open Open Mercury Chop

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Learn more about our latest Instagram Takeover photographer, Rob Reconnu, who recently relocated to Fort Worth from North Carolina. We can't think of a better way of getting to know a new city than photographing it! Follow the @VisitFortWorth account Sunday, December 6 - Saturday, December 12. Where

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Locals are the real heroes. They are the ones greeting visitors daily with a friendly smile and a firm handshake; the pros responsible for making (and keeping) Fort Worth one of America's friendliest cities. Each month we will introduce you to a local who has special place in Fort Worth's heart, so

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Author: Sarah Covington

A-Kon Fan Guide to Fort Worth

Top 10 Questions Visitors Ask in the Fort Worth Stockyards

10 Things to Know About the Chisholm Trail

THE AMERICAN - The Richest One-Day Rodeo in History

Live Longer, Better With Blue Zones Pledge

New Year's Eve 2015 in Fort Worth

Fort Worth Locals in the Spotlight: Daniel Wright

Holiday Dining Options in Fort Worth

Instagram Takeover: Rob Reconnu

Fort Worth Locals in the Spotlight: Mark Dunlap

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