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Original Fort Worth Gun Show is this weekend: What to know, from parking to discounts

The Original Fort Worth Gun Show has been held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center since 1972.
The Original Fort Worth Gun Show has been held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center since 1972. Star-Telegram archives

The Original Fort Worth Gun Show will return to Cowtown this weekend, with over 1,000 tables for buying, selling and trading.

The gun show has come to Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth since 1972 and takes place about six times annually. According to Premier Gun Shows, around 1,000 people attend the two-day Original Fort Worth Gun Show events.

Here’s what to know before you go this weekend.

What time is the gun show open?

The Original Fort Worth Gun Show will be in the Amon Carter Exhibit Hall at Will Rogers Memorial Center on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What items are sold during the gun show?

The gun show will have tables for buying, selling, trading and browsing. Show items include guns, knives, ammunition and shooting supplies.

How much are tickets to the gun show?

General admission for the Original Fort Worth Gun Show is $10. For those interested in going both days, a weekend pass is $15. Uniformed law enforcement and children ages 11 and younger are free.

Attendees who are under 21 must be accompanied by an adult, according to the Premier Gun Shows ticket policy.

Tickets can be purchased online at the Premier Gun Shows website or cash only at the gate. Premier Gun Shows offers a $1 off a ticket coupon for those who sign up for its email newsletter.

Where can I park for free during the gun show?

Free parking will be available at the UNT Health Science Center parking garage off of Camp Bowie Boulevard. Paid parking will be available at Will Rogers Memorial Center.

What are Premier Gun Shows?

Premier Gun Shows puts on numerous events throughout Texas, including the Original Fort Worth Gun Show. According to its mission objectives, Premier Gun Shows supports the ownership of firearms for hunting, collecting and other firearm related activities.

When are the next Original Fort Worth Gun Shows?

There are five more Original Fort Worth Gun Shows planned for this year. The next will be June 25 and 26. Other show dates are scheduled for August with two in October and the last one starting in December.

Megan Cardona
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Megan Cardona was a service journalism reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram until 2023. Reach our news team at tips@star-telegram.com.
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