In 1944 the show moved to the Will Rogers Memorial Center. At first, the center included the Will Rogers Coliseum, tower and auditorium and a one horse exhibit barn. It was all part of a facility which was constructed in 1936 and 1937 for the Texas Centennial observance. The indoor Rodeo was born in Fort Worth in March of 1918, largely because the North Side Coliseum was the only arena with a capacity to accommodate a crowd and the production of the event. Over the years, the Fort Worth rodeo continues its lead in innovations in the rodeo sport.
Entertainment is the key to the success of the Fort Worth rodeo.
Today's 28 performance schedule during the 17 days of the annual Stock Show is choreographed with outstanding specialty acts interspersed with fast moving rodeo action that is second to none in the business. Visitors to the show have come from more than 60 nations and in recent years the show has averaged more than 800,000 persons through its gates. The influx of people has a considerable positive economic impact on the Fort Worth area. All Rights Reserved.