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Located in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the Will Rogers Memorial Center hosts many equestrian, recreational and cultural events that attract more than two million people every year. The Will Rogers Auditorium seats 2,856 and features excellent acoustics. The world-renowned Southwestern Exposition and Livestock show is held at the Will Rogers Coliseum and the Will Rogers Equestrian Center is one of the world’s largest and most modern livestock facilities. There are many different spaces available for your event at the will Rogers Memorial Center.
Located in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the Will Rogers Memorial Center hosts many equestrian, recreational and cultural events that attract more than two million people every year. The Will Rogers Auditorium seats 2,856 and features excellent acoustics. The world-renowned Southwestern Exposition and Livestock show is held at the Will Rogers Coliseum and the Will Rogers Equestrian Center is one of the world’s largest and most modern livestock facilities. There are many different spaces available for your event at the will Rogers Memorial Center.
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| Adjacent to the Coliseum is the Burnett Building (197,000 square feet) which contains over (519) 10’x10’ permanent metal horse stalls, 31 cattle pens, a 120’x120’ exercise arena, 3 show offices and a veterinary clinic. |
Features
- Total Square Feet: 197,000
- Total Square Meters: 18,301.9
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| John Justin Arena is the centerpiece of the Will Rogers Equestrian Center. The climate controlled 110' x 260' arena has a dirt base and 1,934 permanent seats. |
Supported Layouts and Capacities
 Seating Capacity
Capacity: 1934 People |
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| The Moncrief Building, opened in 1996, adds 170,000 square feet of space to the complex, including the W.R. Watt Arena, exercise arena, 262 portable stalls or 655 cattle ties and 300 additional parking spaces. |
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- Total Square Feet: 170,000
- Total Square Meters: 15,793.5
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| The Will Rogers Equestrian Center is made up of three buildings. The Richardson-Bass Building is 215,000 square feet and offers two show offices, the 1,934-seat John Justin Arena, the Brown-Lupton Exhibits Area, 278 galvanized metal stalls, an exercise area and 34 cattle pens. |
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- Total Square Feet: 215,000
- Total Square Meters: 19,974.2
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| The center also offers the Round Up Inn, a banquet and meeting hall, that seats 1,800 and has a permanent stage. |
Supported Layouts and Capacities
 Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 1800 People |
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- Ceiling Height (in feet): 18
- Ceiling Height (in meters): 5.5
- Floor Covering: Tile
- Special Features: Permanent Stage
- Total Square Feet: 18,000
- Total Square Meters: 1,672.3
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Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 300 People | Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 240 People |  Reception
Capacity: 350 People |
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- Air Conditioned
- Portable Walls
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- Floor Covering: Carpet
- Space Size (Length x Width) in feet: 60' x 80'
- Space Size (Length x Width) in meters: 18.288' x 24.384'
- Total Square Feet: 4,812
- Total Square Meters: 447
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| The Texas Room, which can seat 6,000 for banquets, has a 21-foot ceiling, electrical and phone (service must be contracted with a vendor) outlets every 15 feet, and four full concession stands. The room can divided with the smallest section (East Texas Room) having 22,000 square feet. |
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- Air Conditioned
- Portable Walls
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
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- Ceiling Height (in feet): 21
- Ceiling Height (in meters): 6.4
- Total Square Feet: 100,000
- Total Square Meters: 9,290.3
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| Built in 1996 to celebrate the Fort Worth Stock Show’s 100th anniversary, this 100’x200’ arena provides 998 permanent seats and is fully climate controlled. The Watt Arena has a contemporary, modern feel and has capacity for ten 10’x10’ vendor booths on each side of the concourse. |
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Seating Capacity
Capacity: 998 People |
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- Access to Electricity
- Access to Running Water
- Air Conditioned
- Rest Room Facilities
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- Space Size (Length x Width) in feet: 100' x 200'
- Space Size (Length x Width) in meters: 30.48' x 60.96'
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| Will Rogers Auditorium offers 2,856-seats and has been refurbished. It features excellent acoustics, a state-of-the-art lighting system and features unique art deco architecture. |
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 2856 People |
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- Atmosphere/Decor: Historic Art Deco theater built in 1936.
- Number of Green Rooms: 10
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| Will Rogers Coliseum is the site of one of the world's most famous rodeo competitions during the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show, along with other sporting events year-round. The coliseum has permanent seating for almost 6,000 spectators, which can be increased to 8,000 with arena floor seating. |
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 5652 People |
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- Access to Electricity
- Access to Running Water
- Rest Room Facilities
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- Ceiling Height (in feet): 80
- Ceiling Height (in meters): 24.4
- Floor Covering: Concrete or Dirt
- Number of Green Rooms: 4
- Space Size (Length x Width) in feet: 125 x 250
- Space Size (Length x Width) in meters: 38.1 x 76.2
- Total Square Feet: 31,250
- Total Square Meters: 2,903.2
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- Air Conditioned
- Cafeteria/Snack Bar Available
- Designated Bus Loading Area
- Full Bar/Lounge
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Handicapped Accessible
- Historic Landmark/Registry
- Meeting Room Wireless Internet Access Fee
- Non-Smoking
- On-Site Catering Service
- Outdoor Function Area
- Outside Catering Allowed
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
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| Facility Location Setting: The Will Rogers Memorial Center offers a unique location set in one of the country’s most heralded cultural districts including world-class museums, the 109-acre Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Fort Worth Zoo. | | Max Number of People for an Event: 68296 | | Nearest Airport: 16-25 miles | | Nearest Overnight Accommodations: Less than 1 mile | | Nearest Public Transportation: Less than 1 mile | | Number of Event/Function Spaces: 25 | | Number of On-Site Restaurants: 1 | | Proximity of Nearest Ski Area: Greater than 50 miles | | Proximity of Neighboring Golf Course: 1-5 miles | | Total Exhibit Space (Square Feet): 95,000 | | Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 714,806 | | Year Built: 1936 | | Year Renovated: 2012 |
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