Ft Worth, Texas Frontier Centennial- 1936

1936 Ft Worth, Texas Frontier Centennial  
Southwestern Exposition & Fat Stock Show
The Texas Centennial was a celebration to commemorate one hundred years of independence in Texas, on the anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Texas in 1835. Officially observed in 1936, festivities included events all over the state beginning in 1935. A Texas Centennial Commission was established to choose a location and discuss finances for the celebration. The committee selected Dallas, a location that could provide the most funding for the Central Centennial Exposition. This event ran from June 6, 1936, to November 29, 1936, and presented buildings, exhibits, displays, and other projects devoted to two subjects: history and progress. The exposition cost approximately $25,000,000 and was noted for being the first fair held in the Southwest as well as the first fair in the world to have an exhibit specially focusing on African Americans. The Central Centennial Exposition drew so much attention that it re-opened for a short time in 1937.
The other main attraction was the Texas Centennial Frontier held in Fort Worth. Sponsored by Amon G. Carter and costing $5,000,000, this event ran from July 18, 1936, to November 14, 1936. It depicted life and civilization on the Texas frontier, including rodeo, exhibits on railroads, music and entertainment.