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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.

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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