Saturday, October 3 · Closing Celebration

Party Night

Billy Bob's Texas — the World's Largest Honky Tonk

We close the week the way Fort Worth would want us to. The whole conference heads to Billy Bob's Texas in the Stockyards for a private night in the 81 Club — a buffet dinner, a mechanical bull running all evening, and country star Chris Young live on the main stage at 9:00 PM.

Chris Young singing into a microphone under red stage lights

9:00 PMMain Stage

The Headliner

Chris Young

Christopher Alan Young is an American country music singer and songwriter. He rose to fame in 2006 after winning season four of Nashville Star, and was signed to RCA Records shortly after.

He takes Billy Bob's main stage at 9:00 PM. The house band plays from 8:00 PM. Your event admission covers both — walk over from the 81 Club whenever you're ready.

The Plan

Run of show

Everything below happens across Rodeo Plaza from each other — the 81 Club is our private room, and Billy Bob's main hall is a short walk away.

  1. 5:30 – 5:45 PM

    Meet in the hotel lobby.

  2. 5:45 – 6:00 PM

    Depart the hotel and arrive at Billy Bob's.

  3. 6:00 – 10:00 PM

    All evening: beer, wine, water and soft drinks served, the mechanical bull running, and the 81 Club playlist going.

  4. 6:00 – 6:15 PM

    Saloon girl meet and greet begins.

  5. 6:15 – 7:00 PM

    Saloon girl photo op and mechanical bull riding.

  6. 6:30 PM

    Buffet dinner opens.

  7. 7:30 – 7:45 PM

    Dinner and dessert conclude.

  8. 7:45 – 10:00 PM

    The party keeps going in the 81 Club — or walk over to Billy Bob's main hall for the music.

    • 8:00 PM The house band takes the stage.
    • 9:00 PM Chris Young takes the main stage.
  9. 10:00 – 10:15 PM

    First buses depart for the hotel.

  10. 12:00 – 1:15 AM

    Second buses depart for the hotel — for anyone still going.

Our Private Space

The 81 Club

Located just steps across Rodeo Plaza from the main entrance, this 10,000-square-foot venue offers a warm, intimate atmosphere for grand celebrations. It has a custom-curated dining area with neutral décor alongside a private outdoor patio, concert-quality sound, a professional stage, and a 1,000-square-foot dance floor.

Good to Know

Before you go