THE 2021 RFD-TV AMERICAN RODEO SEMI-FINALS SET TO TAKE PLACE AT THE HISTORIC FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS COWTOWN COLISEUM BEGINNING FEBRUARY 25th.
World’s Richest Weekend in Western Sports to Host Over 700 Contestants Competing For Grand Money Prizes In Seven Western Events
WHAT: The 2021 RFD-TV American Rodeo, presented by Durango Boots, is returning for its eighth year featuring Slack and the Semi-Finals from February 25 – March 5, 2021, hosted inside the Cowtown Coliseum, located at the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. The American is now “the world’s richest weekend in Western Sports,” paying out $2.35 million to top rodeo athletes through a series of qualifiers around the country, Semi-Finals, and the final event, RFD-TV’s The American Rodeo at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on March 6 and 7.
Prior to the main event, the American Rodeo Semi-Finals will be held at the Cowtown Coliseum, located inside the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards, from February 25 to March 5, 2021 and will host approximately 700 contestants competing in seven western skills including barrel racing, breakaway roping, rough stock, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, team roping, and tie-down roping. Any contestant who advances to The American and out-rides or out-ropes the sport’s superstars is eligible for an additional $1 million bonus. In addition to the competition inside Cowtown Coliseum, fans will be able to enjoy the FanZone in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards featuring live music, demonstrations, food trucks, and the below:
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The American Rodeo Slack & Semi Finals:
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Slack – February 25-March 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily
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Semi Finals – March 3-5, 6 p.m.
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Cowtown Coliseum
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An 11-day rodeo competition that kicks its eighth year in the historic Cowtown Coliseum
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Cowtown Marketplace in the Stockyards:
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February 25-March 7, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
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Mule Alley | Exchange Lawn
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Enjoy exhibits featuring Texas-made goods, arts and crafts, and one-of-a-kind finds.
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The American Rodeo Tailgate Party:
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February 25-March 6
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Cowboy Channel Lawn
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Enjoy all the best highlights from The American Rodeo Semi-Finals and Finals competitions, plus live music, broadcast, giveaways, and more.
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General admission tickets to attend the 2021 American Rodeo Semi-Finals at the Cowtown Coliseum start at $10. All tickets can be purchased at the Coliseum Box Office or online here.
WHEN: The American Rodeo Semi-Finals: February 25, 2021 – March 5, 2021
LOCATION:
Cowtown Coliseum
121 East Exchange Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76164
ABOUT MULE ALLEY:
Mule Alley is a carefully curated collection of restaurants,entertainment venues, shops, heritage brands, and creative workplaces located in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. As part of one of the most iconic travel destinations in the country, the new Mule Alley project transcends typical development and brings an area in the district that was once vibrant back to life. After six years of planning, Stockyards Heritage Development Co. set out to revive the 108-year-old original horse and mule barns into an iconic destination shopping and dining district. Mule Alley features legacy stores and restaurants including Shake Shack, Lucchese Bootmaker, Provender Hall, MB Mercantile, Cowtown Winery, Biscuit Bar, Wrangler, King Ranch Saddle Shop, and Proper Supply Co. The district is set to welcome additional tenants in the upcoming months, including Sidesaddle Rodeo, Second Rodeo Brewing, and many more. Marriott Autograph Collection resort, Hotel Drover is coming to Mule Alley in March 2021. For more information visit mulealleyfortworth.com and keep up to date on social media by following @mulealley.
ABOUT STOCKYARDS HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT CO.:
Stockyards Heritage Development Co. is a partnership between nationally recognized developer Majestic Realty Co. and Fort Worth’s Hickman Investments. Created with the intention of thoughtfully reimagining the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, the company is dedicated to preserving the National Historic District legacy while elevating it with experiences for locals and visitors from abroad. Accomplished through a public/private partnership with the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, the project’s first phase, Mule Alley, broke ground in the fall of 2018 to include the renovation of the destination’s historic,108-year-old horse and mule barns into a street of curated shops, restaurants, retail, and office spaces. The project also includes a four-star Autograph Collection hotel and rustic resort, Hotel Drover, which is set to open in March 2021.
