Longhorn cattle drive at sunset on Exchange Avenue in the Fort Worth Stockyards
Fort Worth Stockyards · Sunday, Sept 13

BOOTSBADGES &BROTHERHOOD

Where The West Has Each Other's Back

  • Veterans
  • Law Enforcement
  • Fire / EMS
  • Dispatch
  • Civilians
  • Their Families

Stronger Together. Never Fight Alone.

Some wounds you can't see.

What we stand for

Our Mission

Make the Fort Worth Stockyards a community where everyone, from veterans and first responders to neighbors and visitors, looks out for each other.

Why We Gather

Some wounds you can't see. We come together on Exchange Avenue to talk, to listen, and to make sure no one carries the weight alone.

Stockyards Strong

This district was built on grit and people showing up for one another. We're keeping that tradition alive.

It's Okay To Not Be Okay

Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Out here, we ride together.

Sunday

September 13

2:00 PM — 10:00 PM

Hell's Half Acre Saloon

Fort Worth Stockyards · Fort Worth, TX

Live Music · Raffles · Silent Auction · Guest Speakers

Admission

Free

Open to all

A Stockyards community event. Proceeds from raffles and silent auctions support peer programs for veterans and first responders.

The Day Of

From Exchange Avenue To Your Front Porch

Bring the family down to the Stockyards. Stay all afternoon. Every handshake, every story, every round on the patio at Hell's Half Acre builds the community we need to make sure no one fights alone.

Live Music

Texas country and local artists on the Stockyards stage.

Silent Auction

Bid on items donated by Stockyards merchants and ranches.

Raffles

Win prizes and back the cause at the same time.

Guest Speakers

Veterans, first responders, and neighbors sharing real stories.

Honor Their Service.

Have Their Back.

Be the reason someone

never gives up.