Billy Bob's Texas - Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What Is the Billy Bob's Texas Age Policy?

This is probably our most frequently asked question of all time! So here is our age policy in detail.
Billy Bob's Texas is a family entertainment center for everyone young and old. We welcome ALL people young & old to attend our concerts and events, but there are obvious rules and limitations.

Because we serve alcohol we are regulated by state and local laws that we must follow.

In order to be admitted to Billy Bob's Texas without a parent or guardian an individual must be at least 18 years old and be able to prove it, with what we consider to be a valid picture identification, such as a Drivers License, Passport, or other government issued photo ID. Student ID's ARE NOT Acceptable.

We consider a legal guardian to be someone who is at least 30 yrs. old. Someone who has gotten the parent's permission of the minor child, & who has had the consenting parent sign and have notarized our "Guardian Consent Form" which you can download below.

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Also, a Billy Bob's legal guardian cannot escort more than 2 minors at any one time without prior management approval.

If you want to bring a group or organization of young people to Billy Bob's Texas you will need to make arrangements through the BBT Groups & Meetings department. We will be happy to work out details with you to make it possible. Give us a call at 817-624-7117 for more info.

18 - 20 yr olds and ALL minors who are with their parents or a guardian ARE NOT ALLOWED to drink, share or consume alcohol in any way or at any time while inside Billy Bob's Texas.

Those that do or attempt to consume alcohol and those that share alcohol or try to buy alcoholic beverages for someone under the age of 21 will be asked to leave our premises and also may be subject to arrest.

We also require ALL of our visitors 21 & Up whom might reasonably be asked for their ID to wear a hand stamp to identify them to our servers & bartenders as being allowed to purchase alcoholic drinks.


Q: What Hotels & Motels Are Near Billy Bob's Texas?

Our second most popular question here at BBT!
There are a lot of really good & affordable places to stay near Billy Bob's Texas. We have a few places within walking distance and others that you can drive or take a taxi to easily.

We have created a separate Hotel & Motel page for this information.


Q: What Are the Admission Prices At Billy Bob's Texas?

The admission prices at Billy Bob's vary during the week as follows:

Sunday - Tuesday Admission is $1.00 before 7 pm - $3.00 after 7 pm

Wednesday thru Thursday Admission is $1.00 before 8 pm - $4.00 after 8 pm

Admission Cost for the Live Bull Riding on Friday & Saturday evenings at 9 & 10 pm is $2.50

Friday and Saturday Admission is $1.00 before 5 pm ( We normally close temporarily from 5 pm until 6 pm to get ready for that evenings concert) & $6.50 and up after 6 pm depending on the entertainer. See our Concert Calendar Page for more weekend concert info & ticket prices.


Q: What is the Billy Bob's Texas "New" Smoking Policy?

Effective June 1, 2001 we implemented a "New" smoking policy that we feel will be good for all of our guests. Simply put it says that we will "Not" Allow smoking in our Showroom / Reserved Ticket seating area and adjacent standing room during our concerts.

When you pass through the glass doors that separate the Showroom / Reserved seating area from the rest of the club we will have ashtrays in place along with signs that will ask you to discard any cigarette or other smoke producing tobacco products that you may be engaged in.

We will politely issue warnings to those who simply forget while this policy is new. Repeat offenders will be asked to leave the area and go back and smoke in the other parts of the club.

All other areas of the Club such as the Honky Tonk Stage area, The Restaurant, The Let'er Buck Saloon, The Texas Club and Gaming areas will continue to allow smoking.

We hope this will strike a balance with ALL of our valued guests & friends.

Q: If I am not interested in the concert on Friday or Saturday evening do I still need to pay the General or Reserved seating ticket price?

Yes, since Billy Bob's is setup like many other facilities & is wide open and because our sound system can be heard throughout the club, we require that you purchase either a General Admission or Reserved seating ticket to be admitted to the club each Friday or Saturday night.

Q: What Is The Stockyards Country Club At Billy Bob's Texas?


The Stockyards Country Club is a preferred seating membership program that is available to individuals and corporations on a limited basis.

As a Stockyards Country Club Member you will be entitled to purchase preferred seating on a first come, first serve basis, at our regular prices (up to 4 seats per Individual or "Gold" member & up to 6 seats per Corporate or "Platinum" member per concert, subject to availability), receive by mail a Billy Bob's "Round-Up" monthly newsletter, Membership Cards (1 per Individual member & 2 per Corporate Member), Complimentary weeknight admissions (2 people per Individual Member & up to 6 per Corporate Member), and Complimentary General Admission for selected concerts and in some cases a parking voucher too.

An additional benefit of becoming a Stockyards Country Club member is that you will also receive advance notice of concerts going on sale. You will have 1 (one) week prior to the tickets going on sale to the general public to purchase your preferred seating from our Box Office. After that time, all remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public through our Box Office & All TicketMaster Outlets.

All memberships expire December 31^st and dues for the upcoming year need to be paid by January 1^st.

Billy Bob's Texas does not permit SCC members to sell their tickets on EBay or through ticket brokers. Any member caught doing so will lose their membership and their membership fee(s) will not be refunded.

For additional information, pricing or to purchase a membership to the Stockyards Country Club, please call Courtney Berwick in our Box Office at 817-624-7117 during normal business hours (9 AM - 5 PM). Courtney Berwick can also be reached at her e-mail address: courtney@billybobstexas.com if you prefer to contact her that way.


Q: When Do The Concert Tickets Go On Sale?

Concert tickets to Billy Bob's Texas shows usually go on sale the first Monday of the month that comes before the month in question, except for Holiday weekends. For instance, tickets for our February 2003 concerts went on sale on Monday, January 6th, 2003. Tickets always go on sale at 10 AM (CST) local time here in Fort Worth, Texas.

Sometimes, we sell tickets to shows earlier or for special circumstances like a re-scheduled show or special event. We will always list this on our Concert Calendar Page & many times on the home page or News & Events page, so please check for updates.

Tickets are available at our Box Office in person or by calling us at 817-624-7117. We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover and Diners Club cards.

You can also purchase tickets to ALL of our public shows at TicketMaster or Ticketmaster.com. You can go in person to one of their affiliates (Click Here for Texas Locations), Call on the phone (Charge By Phone Locally at 214-373-8000 or metro at 972-647-5700) or Buy your tickets Online by Clicking Here


Q: Is There A Service Fee To Purchase Tickets From Billy Bob's Texas?

Yes & No. It depends on how and where you purchase your Concert Tickets from us.
If you or someone you know purchases tickets in person at our Box Office then there is NO Service Charge. You pay the listed price x quantity of tickets you want that are listed on our Concert Calendar.

If you call our Box Office and purchase tickets over the Phone then you Will Be Charged a Flat $6.00 Service Fee in addition to the number of tickets you purchase. This IS NOT per ticket but merely in addition to the cost of tickets that you purchase.

In addition, if you call to make changes to the tickets you have already purchased or want to add more then you will again be charged another $6.00 Service Fee.


Q: If a concert is cancelled can I get a refund or should we hold on to our tickets for a re-scheduled show?

From time to time one of Main Event concerts has a cancellation. If that were to happen at a show you have tickets for then this is what you can do:

1) You can get a refund of the Purchase Price of the tickets, which does not include any Service or Handling Fees, at the outlet where you bought them. If you got them from BBT then return them to us and we will issue your refund. If you got them from Ticketmaster then you need to contact them for your refund.

2) The other option you have is to "Hold On" to your tickets which will be honored at a future concert here at Billy Bob's by that artist.

Important Note: The two (2) options above are valid ONLY for 1 year from the time the show was cancelled. We try diligently to get the original artist back as soon as possible. Sometimes do to unforeseen circumstances we are not able to reschedule the artists. In the event we cannot reschedule the artist then your only choice would be to seek a refund.

If you have any problems with this explanation please call Courtney Berwick in our Box Office at 817-624-7117. We are always happy to help.


Q: What Are Billy Bob's Hours of Operation for the Club, Box Office & Other Departments?

The Club Is Scheduled To Be Open:

Group Sales, Maintenance & Other Departments

Normal business hours for our Group Sales & other departments is conducted between the hours of 9 AM & 5 PM Central Time. Please call 817-624-7117 or E-mail us from our Groups & Meetings Page for an appointment or additional information & if you need to meet with us at another time.

Box Office Hours
(For Future Show Tickets)

As mentioned above, we normally close for 1 hour (5 pm - 6 pm) on Friday & Saturday evenings to prepare for that evening's Main Event concert.

The club also reserves the right close earlier than 2 A.M. during the week depending upon different circumstances.


Q: Is Billy Bob's Texas A Good Place To Bring Your Family?

You bet! We are a true "Family Entertainment" experience. We have many activities for families to see and do while here at Billy Bob's Texas. Besides great Country Music and atmosphere, there is our Handprint Wall of Fame, Our Photo Bull for souvenir pictures as well as Video & Arcade games for the whole family to enjoy. Our General Store also has all kinds of Billy Bob's Texas & other neat souvenirs for young and old.

We have great BBQ food, snacks, and fountain drinks in our restaurant too.

Besides our main event concerts every Friday & Saturday nights for the whole family, we also have Live Pro Bull riding at 9 & 10 PM. Admission is $2.50 per person in addition to admission to Billy Bob's.

We try very hard not to schedule any offensive acts or shows and do not permit behavior inside BBT that might make you or your family uncomfortable. In some cases we will have an adult only performance and will always post that information in the club, on our tickets and on the website too.

We go the extra step to truly Welcome you and your family. Please come and See us for yourself!


Q: Who Do I Need To Contact For Me Or My Band To Be Considered as a BBT House Band?

You or someone you know wants to be a Billy Bob's Texas House Band & Perform On Our Honky Tonk Stage.
You need to send your contact information, a demo tape, video, picture, references and any other information you think would help us make a decision in your favor to the attention of Robert Gallagher.

Send this info to his attention at Billy Bob's Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, Texas 76106.

Please give him time to review your request because of the volume of the many requests & submissions that come in frequently.

If your contact info is current he will get back in touch with you and let you know if you or your band is under consideration.


Q: Does Billy Bob's Have A Mechanical Bull?

Contrary to what many people think we Do Not have a Mechanical Bull.
We prefer to have the "Real Thing" with our Live Bull Riding performances held every Friday & Saturday nights at 9 & 10 p.m. Admission is $2.50

Once in a while, one of our private groups ask for a Mechanical Bull, which we can provide. This is available by prior arrangement only by calling our Group Sales Department at 817-624-7117.


Q: Can I Take Pictures Or Use My Video Camera At Billy Bob's Texas?

This is a multi-part Yes & No answer!
Yes! you can bring your normal still or normal digital camera and take pictures at Billy Bob's.

We prefer that you do not use a flash. If your picture taking or flash on your camera interferes, irritates or otherwise bothers the artist who is performing or other guests near you, we reserve the right to ask you to stop using your flash or to stop taking pictures.

We say normal because we are aware of the "new" video recorder & still picture combination devices that are now becoming available in the marketplace which we address below.

We Do Not Allow Portable Video Recording Cameras ( VHS, VHS-C, 8 MM, Digital Video or whatever) without prior approval from Billy Bob's Texas management.

If you want to use this type of device please call us at 817-624-7117 and ask to speak to a manager or contact us through this website.

You must do this prior to bringing your device or you will be asked to check in your equipment & leave it at the door until you leave!


Q: What are the Parking Facilities & Prices to park at Billy Bob's Texas?

Billy Bob's Texas has nearly 20 Acres of Parking spaces available for our visitors to park in when they come. We welcome tour buses, pickup trucks, cars, and whatever else you can drive here!
We also have room for and welcome RV vehicles that are here for a little while or just passing through. We do not provide any type of hook-ups for electrical or water but will allow you to park here for a few days to enjoy Billy Bob's and the Stockyards area if you want too. Just let us know you will be here for a day or two and everything will be okay.

The cost for parking depends on which days you are here. It is as follows:

Q: Does Billy Bob's Texas have areas for the Handicapped & Physically impaired?

Yes, we definitely do have facilities and areas for handicapped & physically impaired people. We have sloped entrances that are handicapped accessible and a special seating area for our handicapped or physically impaired guests at our concerts.

We also have special spaces for handicapped parking available at the Valet area on weekends in the parking lot closest to our door on Stockyards Blvd.
If you or someone who is coming with you to one of our concerts or special events needs accommodations for a wheelchair, scooter, have trouble standing, or other needs we simply ask that you let us know in advance. We will make sure of the necessary arrangements before you come.

Please call us at 817-624-7117 and ask for one of our managers to help get things going.


Q: Can Anybody Ride a "Real" Live Bull At Billy Bob's Texas?

NO! Bull riding is a dangerous sport. Competitors at Billy Bob's must be Pro or Semi-Pro athletes and carry a valid riders card from a recognized Bull Riders sanctioning organization such as your state PRCA, PBR, or other institution.

Bulls generally weigh 1,800 - 2,000 pounds (a real ton) compared to the weight of most bull riders at 150 pounds. Because of this, there are NO "Have a Few Beers & Ride A Bull" Whims at Billy Bob's Texas.

Q: How do you enter Bull Riding at Billy Bob's Texas each week?

If you have a valid riders card from the PRCA, PBR or other Rodeo sanctioning body and wish to ride at Billy Bob's on Friday and/or Saturday nights, please give us a call at 817-624-7117. We will give you the entry office phone number and contact info on how to enter and ride.
Please keep in mind that Bull Riding at Billy Bob's Texas is just like any other Professional Rodeo. You need to be entered preferably Tuesday. Entry fees vary.

Note: Billy Bob's Texas Does Not Provide any equipment such as vests, ropes or other gear.