Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 2028
The world's original indoor rodeo — three-plus weeks of stock show tradition dating to 1896.
Expected dates
Jan 14–Feb 5
Fort Worth (Will Rogers Memorial Center / Dickies Arena) · Texas
Not yet official — confirm on the event's site before booking.
See RVs for these datesWhen is Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 2028 — and where do RVers stay?
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 2028 is expected to run Jan 14 – Feb 5, 2028 in Fort Worth (Will Rogers Memorial Center / Dickies Arena), Texas. Official dates are not confirmed yet — verify on the event's official site before booking. Book an RV from a local Texas host about 5 weeks out and set up camp within an easy drive of Fort Worth (Will Rogers Memorial Center / Dickies Arena) — arrive a day early, leave a day late.
Plan your trip · Jan 14 – Feb 5, 2028 · Fort Worth (Will Rogers Memorial Center / Dickies Arena)
Rent an RV near Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 2028
Search opens on your Jan 14 – Feb 5, 2028 window with a one-day buffer on each side — arrive early, leave late. Book from local Texas hosts before the event weekend fills.
- Expected dates
- Jan 14 – Feb 5, 2028
- Days away
- 538
- Location
- Fort Worth (Will Rogers Memorial Center / Dickies Arena)
- Book ahead
- 5+ wk
- Demand window
- Plan ahead
Hosting near Fort Worth (Will Rogers Memorial Center / Dickies Arena)? Event weekends book first — list your rig and fill the calendar.
List your rig →Know before you go
What you need to know
The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo has run since 1896 and stakes a genuine historical claim: in 1918 it staged the world's first indoor rodeo. Today the event spans roughly three weeks from mid-January into early February across the Will Rogers Memorial Center grounds and Dickies Arena, combining professional rodeo performances, an enormous livestock show, and Fort Worth's full western culture — the Stockyards' twice-daily cattle drive runs year-round a few miles away. Exact 2028 dates come from the show's annual calendar. Mid-winter is the lowest-demand window of the Texas RV year, which makes this the easiest big-event booking in the state: 4-6 weeks of lead is typically plenty for a Dallas-Fort Worth rig. Cowtown RV Park in Aledo, 20 minutes west, is a practical full-hookup base. Expect cold snaps — north Texas January can freeze hard for days — so a rig with a real furnace and heated tanks (or freeze discipline) matters.
Official source: fwssr.com
Safety + legal
North Texas winter delivers genuine hard freezes — winterize hoses overnight, keep the furnace fueled, and watch for ice on I-30 and I-20 during cold snaps.
Insider tip — what you won't find elsewhere
The livestock barns are free to wander with grounds admission and peak on junior-show weekends — kids can watch champion steers being groomed a fence-rail away, no rodeo ticket required.
Plan-ahead runway
Book early, arrive easy — the whole runway
Event weekends book first. Here is the honest runway from lock-your-rig to head-home, with a one-day buffer on each end.
Book by
~5 weeks out
Event weekends fill first — lock your rig early.
Arrive
Jan 13
Roll in a day early and set up camp.
Event
Expected window
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 2028
Head home
Feb 6
Leave a day late and skip the exodus.
What to bring
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Questions & answers
Frequently asked about Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 2028
When is Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 2028?
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 2028 is expected to run Jan 14 – Feb 5, 2028 in Fort Worth (Will Rogers Memorial Center / Dickies Arena), Texas. Official dates are not confirmed yet — verify on the event's official site before booking.
Where is Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 2028 held?
Fort Worth (Will Rogers Memorial Center / Dickies Arena), Texas.
What are the 2028 dates for Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 2028?
Jan 14 – Feb 5, 2028. These dates are provisional until officially announced.
What RV should I rent for Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 2028?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans. The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo has run since 1896 and stakes a genuine historical claim: in 1918 it staged the world's first indoor rodeo. Today the event spans roughly three weeks from mid-January into early February across the Will Rogers Memorial Center grounds and Dickies Arena, combining professional rodeo performances, an enormous livestock show, and Fort Worth's full western culture — the Stockyards' twice-daily cattle drive runs year-round a few miles away. Exact 2028 dates come from the show's annual calendar. Mid-winter is the lowest-demand window of the Texas RV year, which makes this the easiest big-event booking in the state: 4-6 weeks of lead is typically plenty for a Dallas-Fort Worth rig. Cowtown RV Park in Aledo, 20 minutes west, is a practical full-hookup base. Expect cold snaps — north Texas January can freeze hard for days — so a rig with a real furnace and heated tanks (or freeze discipline) matters.
How early should I book an RV for Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 2028?
Recommended lead time: 5 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
When is the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 2028?
The show traditionally runs about three weeks from mid-January into early February; exact 2028 dates are published on the event's annual calendar at fwssr.com.
Is winter RV travel in Texas practical?
Yes, with a furnace-equipped rig and basic freeze discipline for hoses and tanks. The reward is the year's lowest rental demand and easy campground availability at parks like Cowtown RV Park in Aledo.
What else pairs with the stock show?
The Fort Worth Stockyards run their historic cattle drive twice daily year-round, and the western art museums near Will Rogers make the grounds a full-day stop between rodeo performances.
What safety + legal guidance applies for Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 2028?
North Texas winter delivers genuine hard freezes — winterize hoses overnight, keep the furnace fueled, and watch for ice on I-30 and I-20 during cold snaps.
What's an insider tip for Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 2028?
The livestock barns are free to wander with grounds admission and peak on junior-show weekends — kids can watch champion steers being groomed a fence-rail away, no rodeo ticket required.
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Per-state legal callout · TX
Before you rent in Texas — key local rules
No CDL for personal motorhomes under 26,001 lbs
Texas does NOT require a CDL for non-commercial motorhomes under 26,001 lbs GVWR (TX Transp. Code §522.004). Standard Class C covers most rental Class A/B/C motorhomes for personal use.
Texas Transp. Code §522.004 · verified 2026-05-24
Boater Education required for operators born after 1993
Texas Parks & Wildlife requires anyone born on or after September 1, 1993 to complete a TPWD-approved Boater Education course before operating a motorized vessel with 15+ hp. Lifetime certification.
Texas Parks & Wildlife — Boater Education · verified 2026-05-24
0.08% BAC; Texas open-container law (§49.031) is strict
Texas enforces a 0.08% BAC limit (0.04% commercial). Texas Penal Code §49.031 prohibits open containers in passenger areas of a motor vehicle on a public highway — including in the RV cab. Living-quarters use while parked is permitted.
Texas Penal Code §49.031 · verified 2026-05-24
OHV Decal required for use on public OHV areas
Texas requires an annual OHV Decal (TX Off-Highway Vehicle Decal Program) for any OHV operated on public OHV areas. Decal is sold via TPWD-licensed retailers; funds support trail maintenance.
TPWD — Off-Highway Vehicle Decal · verified 2026-05-24
Texas rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- Rental tax
- 10.00%
- Min driver age
- 18+ std · 21+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-08:00