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Your 2013 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Ticket Discount Guide ~ FREE & 50% OFF Ticket Savings

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Planning to attend the 2013 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo?
Plan ahead and you can get 50% OFF Rodeo tickets or even get Stock Show grounds admission for FREE.  This 23 day event (Jan. 18 – Feb. 9) includes the rodeo (extra ticket needed), premier livestock shows, musical entertainment, petting zoo, family friendly exhibits, and lots more. There are lots of special activities to enjoy and the schedule of events is fresh each day. 

Also, new this year is a handy FREE Stock Show app for both iPhone and Android phones. Download the app (here),  to find your way around the Stock Show grounds, locate an event or plan your entire day.

Here’s the inside scoop on how to save on your tickets…

1.  Buy 1 Get One FREE Rodeo Ticket Coupons ~ Pick up a Buy One Get One FREE Rodeo Admission coupon at any Mattress Firm Location in Fort Worth,  Dickies clothing retail store (521 W. Vickery Blvd in Downtown Fort Worth), North Texas Chevy Dealer (list of locations here), or find a coupon sticker on select Mrs Baird’s products in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  Follow the instructions on the coupon to redeem your coupon and get your free BOGO ticket.  Note: Be sure to call before using this coupon, to make sure your desired rodeo performance date is available.  Availability is for $19 performances and is limited for promotion tickets, dates and times.

2. Fort Worth Star Telegram Press Pass Savings ~ Present your valid FW Star-Telegram Press Pass when purchasing general grounds admission or rodeo tickets to get the following savings (Limit 4 discounts per Press Pass ~ learn more details here):    

Press Pass Discounts:
$2 OFF Adult Grounds Admission every day
$6 OFF Weekday Matinee Rodeo performances

Gold Press Pass Holder Discount:
$10 OFF all $19 Rodeo performances
Limit (4) discounts per valid Gold Press Pass. No promo code needed.

50% OFF Stock Show Grounds & Midway Rides on Wednesdays
(or $2 OFF Stock Show Grounds on all other days)
All cardholders who present their valid Press Pass card at the box offices on Press Pass Wednesdays will receive 50% OFF the regular adult grounds admission price of $10 and half-price tickets for Midway ride tickets (regularly $1 each).  Get $2 OFF adult grounds admission other days of the stock show.  No promo code needed.

3. Fridays, 50% OFF Admission for Seniors ~ Senior citizens age 65 and over will be admitted to the Stock Show grounds every Friday throughout the show for $5 (that’s 50% OFF general admission).  Learn more here.

4.  FREE Grounds Admission, Tuesday, January 22nd (Dickies Day) ~ Wear your Dickies logoed clothing item to the gate ticket office and receive FREE general admission to the Stock Show grounds for Tuesday, January 22nd only.  Learn more here.

5. FREE Rodeo Tickets and Reception for Breast Cancer Survivors on Pink Day, Tuesday, January 29th ~ In partnership with the Greater Fort Worth affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 50% of all general admission and rodeo ticket sales from January 29th events will be donated to this worthy cause.  That same day, breast cancer survivors will be treated to a Pink Ribbon Rodeo reception with refreshments and more from noon – 7 p.m. Survivors will also receive a free ticket to the evening’s 7:30 p.m. rodeo performance.  Register to attend and learn more here.

6. FREE Grounds Admission for TCU fans & $10 OFF the rodeo for TCU students, Thursday January 31st (TCU Day) ~ Wear any TCU  logoed gear on TCU day and receive FREE general admission to the Stock show grounds (rodeo performance not included). TCU students with a valid/current student I.D. can also get $10 OFF rodeo tickets for performances on this day. Learn more here.

7. FREE Grounds Admission AND Rodeo for Military, Monday, February 4th ~ Present your military ID (active or retired) at the Rodeo Ticket Box Office and receive FREE tickets to the Rodeo (includes Grounds admission) for you and your immediate family for the 2:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. performance (you can get your tickets now!).  Thank you for your service! Learn more here.

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8.  FREE Stock Show Grounds Admission For Museum Members ~ If you’re a member of The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the Cattle Raisers Museum or the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, you can get into the Stock Show Grounds for FREE. Museum members must present  a current Museum Membership card and photo ID at a Stock Show ticket booth for free entry.  Learn more here.

9. Save a bundle if you plan to attend multiple days ~ For a limited time, the Stock Show and Rodeo has a special Super Saver deal that nicely lowers the cost if you will be visiting the Stock Show grounds multiple days. With this $40 per person deal, you get 20 Midway Ride Coupons (worth $20) and a souvenir pin that provides ground admission to the exhibit areas for all 23 days of the show. Do note that this special deal is only available to purchase through January 17th. Go here to learn more.

10.  Special cowboys & culture moo-seum bonus (I love this!) ~ For the 3rd straight year, your Stock Show grounds admission ticket can be used to get FREE admission (January 18th to February 9th) to The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the Cattle Raisers Museum or the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. For adults, that’s an extra savings of $24, if you visit all 3! Learn more about the “Moo-seum” program, here.

          

Details, details
When: The 2013 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo takes place
January 18 through February 9.  Learn more here.

Where:  3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr. Click here for driving directions.

Parking:  A Special Park & Ride shuttle will be available Saturdays and Sundays during the Stock Show.  It will take you directly from Ridgmar Mall or Billy Bob’s to the front gate, pick you up, and return you to your vehicle parking lot for only $1.00 each way (pretty slick!).  To find out more, click here.

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40% OFF Logitech Tablet Keyboard ($29.99 Shipped) ~ For iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch

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On a personal note:  We were  looking for an easier way to write out emails and other posts with our iPad and found this 40% OFF deal on the highly rated Logitech wireless keyboard ($29.99 and more than half the price of the Apple keyboard which runs $69).  We wanted to be sure to pass this bargain find along as it works with iPhones and iPod touch, as well…

Right now on Amazon you can get a really great deal on the wireless Logitech Tablet Keyboard for $29.99 (regular $49.99), plus FREE shipping!  It works with most mobile Apple products including the iPad (all generations), iPhone, and iPod Touch. 

We did our research and this gets really high ratings from users who say that this is compatible with many other bluetooth devices as well ~ worth researching if you are looking for a wireless keyboard for other brands of technology.

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January 11-13 FREE & Cheap Fort Worth Weekend Events Roundup | Frugal & Fun Edition

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ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FT. WORTH WEEKEND EDITION Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates and you’ll receive this weekly entertainment guide along with more budget stretching ideas and tips throughout the week! Subscribe for FREE (here)!

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE First Flight Day Celebration in Fort Worth
  • FREE Adventures of Tintin Family Movie Showing
  • FREE River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Hike
  • FREE Woodworking Skills Class for Kids at Lowes
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Technique Class
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Stockyards

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:: FREE ~ First Flight Day Celebration in Fort Worth
Saturday, January 12, 2013

Celebrate the first powered flight in Fort Worth 

On a windy afternoon on Jan. 12, 1911, Roland Garros, memmber of a touring group of French and American pilots, took to the air and became the first person to perform a powered flight in Fort Worth. A crowd of nearly 17,000 people watched the event at the Fort Worth Driving Park near present-day Montgomery Plaza. To commemorate the event, the Veterans Memorial Air Park will host a First Flight Day celebration on Saturday.  Learn more about Fort Worth’s aviation heritage at this FREE event.

Details, details
What: Go here
to learn more about the First Flight Day celebration.
When: Saturday, January 12, 2013 ~ 10:00am to noon
Where: The event will be held at the Veterans Memorial Air Park at the corner of Carroll and Mercedes streets.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Adventures of Tintin Family Movie Showing
Saturday, January 12, 2013

Join the Fort Worth Central Library for a free showing of the fun Steven Spielberg children’s movie The Adventures of Tintin on Saturday, January 12. This event is part of the Central Library’s Second Saturday Film Series which runs monthly family friendly movies through the end of the year.

About the movie: Filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson come together to bring to life Herge’s comic series based on a young reporter named Tintin. Tintin and his loyal dog embark on a journey to uncover secrets of a sunken ship that could lead to fortune or a curse. Rated PG. 107 minutes. Read movie reviews here.

Details, details
What: For more information about this movie event, click here.
When: Saturday, January 12, 2013 ~ 1:00PM
Where: The Fort Worth Central Library’s Youth Center Discovery Theatre. You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage. The parking garage and parking meters are FREE on weekends.
Cost:
FREE!

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:: FREE River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Walk
Saturday, January 12, 2013

River Legacy in Arlington

 Explore the nature trails surrounding the River Legacy Living Science Center on an extended FREE family friendly (best suited for ages 10 and up) 3-hour nature hike, led by a Master Naturalist. The Living Science Center is the gateway to River Legacy Parks in Arlington.

Details, details
What:
To find out more about the FREE nature walk and River Legacy Living Science Center, go here. RSVP to 817.860.6752
Where: Hike will begin and end at River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard (at the intersection of N. Cooper Street and Green Oaks) in Arlington
When: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 9:00AM
Cost: FREE, but donations are appreciated.

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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Woodworking Clinic for Kids
Saturday, January 12, 2013

This Saturday, bring your child to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE project to take home. All workshops are FREE, but you should probably show up early to insure you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, January 12, 2013 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost:
FREE

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
Sunday, January 13, 2013

Join Williams-Sonoma for the 2nd in a three-part series focusing on healthy cooking techniques, fresh flavors and inspiring ideas for great meals for the whole family. This weeks class focuses on using raw foods packed with vitamins and nutrients. Learn how to add more raw foods to your diet, including fruits, vegetables and nuts—from juicing to fresh takes on salads, soups and more. Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from their stores.

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Sunday, January 13. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
Sunday, January 13, 2013

Hear classic western music come to life as Cowtown Opry members perform a free music exhibition on the steps of the Livestock Exchange building. This live family friendly music event will take place every Sunday and will feature a different theme each week ~ Western Gospel music will be featured on the 5th Sunday of the month.

Details, details
What:
For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, January 13, 2013, 2:00PM.
See the complete performance schedule here.
Where: The live performance will take place on the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange building ~ 131 East Exchange Ave. in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.
Cost: FREE!

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Smashburger $2 OFF $5 Purchase Coupon

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Headed to Smashburger?  Be sure to take this coupon with you to get $2 OFF a $5 meal purchase. 

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How:  Print and use the coupon you’ll find by going here.
Where: All participating Smashburger locations. Find one near you here.
When: 
Offer expires January 22, 2013.
The Small Print (Only Made Larger):  Limit one per person.

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GREAT DEAL: 60% OFF 2013 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Tickets!

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If you are planning to attend the rodeo this year, jump on this hot deal, as it will be hard to beat this price…

Yahoooo! It’s almost Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo time and Groupon has launched a savings offer of 60% OFF Reserved Rodeo Tickets ~ a REALLY great deal!  You get to choose the performance date and time from a variety of options that range from $9 to $12 (normally $24 to $30 through Ticketmaster), plus…

The 60% OFF deal includes:

  • A reserved seat rodeo ticket from your choice of  6 dates (available dates range from Jan. 27 to Feb. 8).
  • FREE all day access to the Stock Show grounds, exhibits and carnival midway
  • FREE entrance to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History*
  • FREE entrance to the National Cowgirl Museum*
  • FREE entrance to the Cattle Raisers Museum*
    * Details about free museum entrance can be found here.

Buying tip: Buy your Groupon voucher as soon as possible ~ tickets for the most popular dates will likely sell out quick!  There are six performance dates available through Groupon and you can purchase for up to 8 people. 

How to get the Offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s Fort Worth Stock
    Show and Rodeo 60% OFF deal at Groupon.
  2. Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon City. This is the
    featured deal for Tuesday.
  3. If you have trouble locating the offer, look in the ”All Deals” 
    menu section of the Fort Worth Groupon site                      

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REMINDER: College Students, Save Up to 90% OFF Textbooks And Get FREE 2-Day Shipping

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On a personal note: We continue to hear from parents who tell us that they save bunches of money on college books by ordering through this program.  It definitely gets our pass-along worthy “seal of approval.”

    

Save a Bundle This Semester on Textbooks

Amazon is offering college students FREE 2-day shipping on all purchases of textbooks (and anything else that Amazon sells), and enrollment is FREE to students for 6 months!  Plus Amazon offers various other programs that will help you save on college costs including:

  • Amazon’s Textbook store.  Find thousands of college textbook titles  available ~ up to 30% OFF new bookstore prices and up to 90% OFF used textbooks ~ potentially saving hundreds of dollars on your book tab.
  • Kindle e-Textbook rental store. Take a look at Amazon’s Kindle Textbook Rental program which allows you to download your textbooks to a Kindle, iPad or just about any computer for 80% of the new book price.  Kindle textbooks can typically be rented for any length between 30 to 360 days – you pay only for the time you need and can extend or buy anytime.

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What:  College students can sign up here for the FREE Amazon
Student Two-Day Shipping on textbooks and more.  Learn more here.
When: 
FREE 2-Day shipping benefits will extend for 1 full year from
the sign up date.
Who is Eligible:  Only students currently enrolled in a college or
university who have a valid .edu e-mail address to confirm their status
are eligible to take part in Amazon Student.

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FREE Corner Combo Meal at Corner Bakery Cafe

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One of our favorite eateries, Corner Bakery Cafe, is offering a FREE Corner Combo on Facebook.  This is only available for a limited time, so hurry over here to “like” Corner Bakery on Facebook and learn how to get the coupon.

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Honey Baked Ham Coupons ~ Up to $7 OFF

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Just in time for Christmas dinner ~ there is a nifty $5 OFF Honey Baked Ham coupon to print out and use in store. Also, if you sign up to be a Honey Baked Ham VIP member, they’ll send you a link for a $7 OFF coupon.  Coupon expires December 31, 2012.

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50% OFF Fort Worth Area Kids & Family Activities, Groupon Daily Deal Roundup

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If you are looking for some fun & cheap ideas for family outings over the Christmas break, take a look at this list of limited time discount activities at Groupon ~ all worth checking & all in the Fort Worth area.

Buying Tip: These deals will only be available to purchase for a short time (though the “good through” date to use them is much longer).  Groupon deals are often in limited in supply, so don’t wait, as they do sometimes sell out.

Studio Movie Grill – Fort Worth Groupon

:: $6 for Studio Movie Grill Outing with Ticket and Soda (Regular $14 value) in Arlington, Lewisville or Dallas.   To find the offer: Go to Fort Worth Groupon’s “All Deals” menu at the top of the Groupon webpage, and navigate to the deal.

Ice Skating Dr. Pepper Groupon

:: $10 for Ice Skating for Two at Dr Pepper StarCenter (Regular $20) in Euless, Farmers Branch or Frisco. To find the offer: Go to Fort Worth Groupon’s “All Deals” menu at the top of the Groupon webpage, and navigate to the deal.

NYTEX Ice Skating Groupon

:: 50% OFF NYTEX Sports Centre in North Richland Hills. To find the offer: Go to Fort Worth Groupon’s “All Deals” menu at the top of the Groupon webpage, and navigate to the deal.

Rockwood Gokart Track Groupon

:: $10 for Four Go-Kart Rides at Rockwood Gokart Track (Regular, $20 Value) in North Fort Worth. To find the offer: Go to Fort Worth Groupon’s “All Deals” menu at the top of the Groupon webpage, and navigate to the deal.

Sigma Performance Swimming Lessons Groupon

:: $29 for a four-week swimming class at Sigma Performance Swimming   (Regular, $156 value) at Tarrant County College, Texas Wesleyan University, and Cleburne Splash Station. To find the offer: Go to Fort Worth Groupon’s “All Deals” menu at the top of the Groupon webpage, and navigate to the deal.

Fort Worth Segwary tour Groupon

:: Up to 56% Segway Tours in Fort Worth ~ choose Botanic Gardens or  West 7th/Trinity Trails Segway Tour for One, Two, or Four People. To find the offer: Go to Fort Worth Groupon’s “All Deals” menu at the top of the Groupon webpage, and navigate to the deal.

JumpStreet Groupon

:: $10 for two Hours of Jumping and Fun at JumpStreet (Regular, $21 Value) valid at locations in Colleyville, Plano, Dallas, and Allen. To find the offer: Go to Fort Worth Groupon’s “All Deals” menu at the top of the Groupon webpage, and navigate to the deal.

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1-Day DEAL On Top Rated SwissGear Laptop Backpack ~ $35.99 (Regular $99)

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On a personal note:   A similar 1-day Swiss Gear backpack deal was available a couple of months ago ~ we heard from many of you who were disappointed when this sold out before you could snag the deal (so, please don’t wait on this one.  The price is only good today!). 

My husband, who ~ let’s just say ~ is not gentle on his laptop bags (understatement of the year!), has carried a similar version of this SwissGear backpack for his laptop the last couple of years.  With his extensive plane travel, he has given it the “torture test” (and I do mean torture!).  He has been through A LOT of laptop bags over the years, and this one has not only survived him, it still looks barely used after its 2 years of abuse.  I can highly recommend this laptop backpack brand, especially at this price!

$35.99 For the SwissGear Computer Backpack (Regular $99)
If you or your student have a laptop backpack on your wish list, check out this fantastic 1-day deal we found on the top-rated SwissGear laptop bag. The $39.99 price with FREE shipping is a bargain, as it retails for $99.

:: Learn more details about this laptop backpack here.   If you are the researching type ~ like us ~ you can also check out reviews on this bag from other purchasers (here) who have rated this 4 1/2 stars out of 5 stars.

P.S.  Be sure to check out Amazon’s other 60% OFF Computer Accessories deals (prices also good today only!) with free shipping. The selection includes great deals on computer mice, keyboards, headsets, webcams, external storage, scanners and more.

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