The Cowtown Coliseum project was started in 1907 and
completed in 1908, at a cost of $250,000. It was said at the time
that, "Texas will have at Fort Worth the largest, most elegant,
and perfectly appointed livestock exhibition building in the South
and without superior in the United States".
The Cowtown Coliseum has been the site of a number of firsts.
1908 - First Exhibition Round-up of Cattle ever held under a roof in
the United States.
1908 - First Night Horse Show in the United States
1918 - World's First Indoor Rodeo
1923 - World's First Live Radio Broadcast of a Rodeo
1934 - Bull Riding Introduced to the world of Rodeo
The Cowtown Coliseum also served as the cultural center for Fort
Worth. Everyone from Presidents to the Russian Ballet have appeared
in the building's hallowed halls. Appearances have included:
1909 - Chief Quanah Parker appeared with 36 Comanche braves
1911 - Theodore Roosevelt addressed 5,000 people
1916 - Russian Ballet Performed
1918 - Jess Willard fought an exhibition match
1918-19 - Billy Sunday held six week revivals
1919 - Chicago Grand Opera performed
1920 - Enrico Caruso performed before a crowd of 8,000
1947 - Bob Wills performed
1949 - Bob Hope & Doris Day performed
1956 - Elvis Presley performed before a crowd of 7,000
1979 - Jimmy Carter appeared.
The Cowtown Coliseum has also been the location of numerous movies, television shows, and music videos. George Strait and Billy Dean have filmed music videos here at the Coliseum.
Movies with scenes filmed at the Coliseum have included Dennis Quaid in "Tough Enough" and George Strait in "Pure Country". The CBS TV Show "Walker Texas Ranger" with Chuck Norris has also filmed scenes in and around the Coliseum.
The Cowtown Coliseum located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards has a rich history steeped in Rodeo and the West.
The Cowtown Coliseum offers all the modern amenities, yet retains the feel of an historic site. Spectators can sit in air conditioned comfort and view the best in Rodeo and Western action.
In 1986 the Cowtown Coliseum was totally refurbished and brought up to modern day standards. This includes the heating and air conditioning systems, in addition to the production lighting and sound.
We also feature:
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1,962 - General Admission Seats
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330 - Box Seats
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126 VIP Bar Seats
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3 Full Bars
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4 Concession Stands
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Ability to add seats for Concerts or Stage Shows - up to 1,000 on the floor
The Cowtown Coliseum hosts more than 150 events annually and can be utilized for private parties, corporate gatherings and other events. Come Join Us Today & Add To Our Wonderful History!
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