The Big Boot Boondoggle
Boots, Backroads & the Stories That Made the Red River Valley
March 4-7, 2027
June 10-13, 2027
Four-ish days. Three nights. A few small Texas towns. Some legendary makers.
Lots of questionable decisions.
This Is Not Your Average Texas Road Trip
We're heading from Fort Worth to Nocona and the Red River Valley for four days of boots, hats, history, backroads, local characters, good food, live music and a respectable amount of carrying on.
We'll go behind the scenes with some of Texas' most iconic makers, meet the people keeping these stories alive and experience the small towns that helped shape cowboy culture.
Consider this your invitation to make a few questionable decisions with us.
SOME THINGS AREN'T ON TRIPADVISOR.
Factory doors opened.
Local legends waiting for us.
Bootmakers, storytellers and characters.
Private experiences arranged just for our crew.
And a few things we're not telling you about yet.
We know some people.
They know some people.
You're coming with us.
WE'VE GOT THE DETAILS COVERED. HERE'S WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Lodging
1 night in Fort Worth + 2 nights in Nocona
Transportation
From Fort Worth and throughout the entire Boondoggle (plus a cooler full of adult bevvies).
Food & Drink
Scheduled meals, snacks, tastings and beverages, plus two drink tokens at each included stop serving alcohol.
The Experiences
Factory tours, museums, historical experiences, scheduled events and activities.
The Access
Behind-the-scenes visits, local storytellers, Texas makers and experiences arranged specifically for our crew.
The Extras
A few surprises, some Boondoggle swag and whatever else we dream up between now and October.
Basically, you just show up. We'll handle the boondoggling.
The Boondoggle Itinerary
Thursday | Welcome to Cowtown
Arrive in Fort Worth and meet your fellow Boondogglers at a welcome reception at Fenoglio Boot Stockyards. Browse the boots, talk customs and kick off the weekend properly.
Then: Free time in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Friday | Fort Worth → Nocona
Breakfast and drinks on the road before a behind-the-scenes tour of American Hat Company. Then we're Nocona-bound for lunch, local history and a guided visit to Tales 'n' Trails Museum...with a little surprise in store for you. We'll also hit the Fenoglio Boot Factory for a private, back of house tour AND private fitting for those who need some custom boots in their life!
Check into the Veranda Inn, grab dinner and see where the night takes us. We are guessing it'll be the world famous V...Nocona's VFW.
Saturday | Boots, Gloves & Backroads
Spanish Fort. Nokona Ball Glove Factory. Saint Jo.
Put on your new Fenoglio boots, and we'll head north to Spanish Fort followed by a private tour of the Nokona Ball Glove Factory. Then we hit the backroads for Saint Jo and a little Texas wine before returning to Nokona for a special dinner for the group.
Afterward? The VFW. Obviously.
Sunday | Back to Cowtown
Coffee, Bloody Marys and breakfast before we explore a bit of Nocona (with a tour guide to answer all your questions and tell stories, of course).
Then we point the van toward Fort Worth and collectively agree that some of our decisions were better than others.
THE NITTY GRITTY DETAILS
DATES
March 4-7, 2027; June 10-13, 2027START & FINISH
Fort Worth, TexasLODGING
One night in Fort Worth + two nights at the Veranda Inn in NoconaPRICE
From $1,795 per person, double occupancy, based on 6 guests. We’ll confirm the Boondoggle once 6 guests are booked. And here's the fun part: the per-person price drops at 8 and again at 10. (So yes, tell your friends.)Single Occupancy supplement +$245
RESERVATION / DEPOSIT
$500 deposit reserves your spot. Non-refundable once we hit 6 guests.
Final payment due One week before the event.GROUP SIZE
We're keeping it small. 6-10 guests. Once we hit 6, THE BOONDOGGLE IS ON!
FAQ'S
A Few Things You Might Want to Know
Do I need cowboy boots?
No. But after this trip, we make no promises about what you'll be wearing home.
Do I need a car?
Nope. Park it in Fort Worth. We've got you from there. We know of $5/night overnight parking and will lead you there.
Are meals and drinks included?
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and beverages are included. At included alcohol stops, you'll receive two drink tokens. Anything beyond that is on your tab.
Is the itinerary final?
The big stuff is set. Some restaurants, times and smaller activities may change. It's a boondoggle. We're leaving ourselves a little room to boondoggle.
Get in touch
Interested in learning more? Reach out to us via this form or via email, text, or call!
Phone
682.233.3835
hello@cowtowntourco.com
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