Fort Worth Fairs & Exhibitions
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The Roundup for Autism is a three day event spanning the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The Roundup was founded in 1988 by Bobby Norris (in honor of his daughter who has autism) and is solely designed to raise funds for the Autism Treatment Centers of Texas (ATC). Over the years, the Roundup for Autism has raised over $2 million dollars and has become one of the largest autism-related fundraising events in the State of Texas.
Thursday, September 8th will commence Roundup for Autism festivities in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District with a Ranch Sorting competition from 8 am to 8 pm at Cowtown Coliseum. At 4:30 pm, a VIP Sponsor and Media Kick-off Party will be held at Rodeo Exchange Club.
Friday, September 9th marks another exciting day in the Stockyards. At 6 pm, spectators will line the streets to find a Parade of cowboys, saloon girls, Flamenco dancers, cheerleaders, and many more exciting participants marching up Exchange Avenue. The Roundup for Autism Parade will be led by Founder, Bobby Norris, and the Lone Star Pony Express. Roundup celebrities will lead the street-lined crowd directly to Cowtown Coliseum for the Roundup for Autism Celebrity Rodeo to begin at 7:30 pm. Celebrities will try their hand at events such as team roping, team penning, and professional bull riding.
Rodeo Tickets $10-$15
Box seats $300
Saturday, September 10th is the final day for the weekend Roundup for Autism events. The Pegasus Ball, a black-tie formal event, will be held in the Regency Ballroom of the Fairmont Dallas hotel beginning at 6 pm. Live entertainment from the Roof Raisers band, live and silent auctions, and fine-dining will ensure this night will be memorable for all.
Ball Tickets $200
The Roundup for Autism is a three day event spanning the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The Roundup was founded in 1988 by Bobby Norris (in honor of his daughter who has autism) and is solely designed to raise funds for the Autism Treatment Centers of Texas (ATC). Over the years, the Roundup for Autism has raised over $2 million dollars and has become one of the largest autism-related fundraising events in the State of Texas.
Thursday, September 8th will commence Roundup for Autism festivities in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District with a Ranch Sorting competition from 8 am to 8 pm at Cowtown Coliseum. At 4:30 pm, a VIP Sponsor and Media Kick-off Party will be held at Rodeo Exchange Club.
Friday, September 9th marks another exciting day in the Stockyards. At 6 pm, spectators will line the streets to find a Parade of cowboys, saloon girls, Flamenco dancers, cheerleaders, and many more exciting participants marching up Exchange Avenue. The Roundup for Autism Parade will be led by Founder, Bobby Norris, and the Lone Star Pony Express. Roundup celebrities will lead the street-lined crowd directly to Cowtown Coliseum for the Roundup for Autism Celebrity Rodeo to begin at 7:30 pm. Celebrities will try their hand at events such as team roping, team penning, and professional bull riding.
Rodeo Tickets $10-$15
Box seats $300
Saturday, September 10th is the final day for the weekend Roundup for Autism events. The Pegasus Ball, a black-tie formal event, will be held in the Regency Ballroom of the Fairmont Dallas hotel beginning at 6 pm. Live entertainment from the Roof Raisers band, live and silent auctions, and fine-dining will ensure this night will be memorable for all.
Ball Tickets $200
- Cowtown Coliseum Address: 121 E. Exchange Avenue Fort Worth TX USA 76106
