12 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo and City of Fort Worth Celebrate a Grand Re-Opening A large crowd came to the Will Rogers Memorial Center (WRMC) on December 17 to witness the grand re-opening of two historic and important buildings for the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR). City of Fort Worth and Stock Show officials spoke to the crowd in a ceremony that filled an additional building; the new Arena 1 that compliments the renovated Sheep and Swine barns located adjacent to Dickies Arena and the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. “With the Stock Show only one month away, we can hardly wait to see the look on the faces of the thousands of 4-H and FFA youth when they bring their animals into these amazing buildings for competition,” said Stock Show General Manager Matt Carter. “This is truly an exciting day not only for the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, but the City of Fort Worth and the many organizations that utilize our wonderful facilities throughout the year.” Improved lighting, air ventilation, livestock washing facilities and other amenities have transformed the buildings to accommodate thousands of youth that compete in the FWSSR’s swine, sheep and goat shows. The addition of the Arena 1 allows for a 41 percent increase in stalling space for the Stock Show’s sheep, goat and swine exhibitors. Whereas the Sheep and Swine barns were originally built for a single purpose, all three structures feature a “flat floor” design that makes them useful for a wide variety of purposes that can include FWSSR Chairman Philip Williamson addresses the crowd and was joined on the dias by FWSSR Senior Executive Vice President and General Manager Matt Carter, left, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and City Council Member District 7 Macy Hill. JANUARY 2025 NEWSLETTER THE FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW & RODEO Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo January 17 - February 8, 2025 www.fwssr.com
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