Saturday, March 12
Enjoy Daily - Hotel Drover Experience
Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, the crown jewel of the iconic Mule Alley is Hotel Drover, an Autograph Collection Hotel. The resort celebrates the rich history and lore of Texas with a rustic-luxe twist. Come visit the Hotel Drover to get a Legendary immersion into Hotel Drover's award-winning brand where one-of-a-kind experiences blend effortlessly to become special memories. With its inviting design and unique elements, Hotel Drover embodies the same pioneering spirit and core values of honor and dignity exemplified by Texas drovers, cattlemen, and women of their time. Enjoy sought-after swag, photo ops, other surprises, and a chance to win exclusive getaways.
11:00 AM Activation Opens with DJ YOKYO
12:00 PM Free BBQ Lunch by Panther City BBQ & Live Performance by Squeezebox Bandits
Enjoy FREE lunch (while supplies last) from one of Texas Monthly’s TOP 10 BBQ joints in 2021.
1:00 PM Fort Worth BBQ Conversation featuring TX Monthly Top 20 BBQ Joints: Goldees & Panther City
Hardcore Carnivore, Jess Pryles digs into what makes Fort Worth BBQ standout. The panel will feature two of Texas Monthly’s TOP 10 BBQ Joints for 2021.
Moderator:
Jess Pryles, Hardcore Carnivore
Panelists:
- Nupohn Inthanousay, Goldees BBQ
- Chris Magallanes, Panther City BBQ
2:00 PM TX Whiskey Demo & Tastings
TX Cocktail Demonstration: Jason Shelly, TX Whiskey Master Mixologist, will showcase the versatility of TX by demonstrating 2 cocktails to the crowd. This demonstration will take place twice a day across of three days.
3:00 PM Old West, New Attitude. Inside Professional Bull Riding
Learn how the old west and new traditions are making PBR a game-changer in the Western sports world. Panelists will discuss what the sport is doing to elevate female athletes, attract a new generation of fans, and more.
Moderator:
Kosha Irby, Chief Marketing Officer, Professional Bull Riding
Panelists:
- JJ Gottsch, CEO, Austin Gamblers
- Justin Street, Vice President Corporate Sales, PBR
- Jen Brown, Director of Content Marketing, PBR
4:00 PM 1883 Meet & Greet and Conversation with actor Eric Nelsen
Meet with Eric Nelson, an actor from Taylor Sheridan’s hit series. 1883 was filmed on location in Fort Worth.
5:00 PM TX Whiskey Demo & Tastings
TX Cocktail Demonstration: Jason Shelly, TX Whiskey Master Mixologist, will showcase the versatility of TX by demonstrating 2 cocktails to the crowd. This demonstration will take place twice a day across of three days.
6:00 PM Live Music from Red Shahan
7:00 PM Live Music from Cotinga
8:00 PM Live Music from Lorena Leigh
8:17 PM 8-1-7 Giveaway!
Find out why 817 is the best area code in Texas with a daily 8:17 giveaway! First come, first serve while supplies last.