Weekend Worthy: TCU, SMU battle for Iron Skillet one last time in Fort Worth
Happy Thursday,
For more than a century, two North Texas college football teams have faced off in hopes of taking a famed trophy home to either Fort Worth or Dallas. This Saturday, the tradition is coming to an end.
The TCU Horned Frogs and SMU Mustangs meet on the field one last time Sept. 20 for the 104th “Battle for the Iron Skillet” rivalry game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth.
The universities first played each other in 1915, but the contest wasn’t coined the “Battle for the Iron Skillet” until 1946 when a SMU Mustang fan allegedly fried frog legs in a skillet before the game. The decision to face off in a final game was made in 2023.
Find out where you can watch the historic game below.
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North Texas college football rivals meet on the field one last time
A free pregame tailgate will be held outside the stadium. Tickets for the opener are sold out, but secondary market tickets can be secured online. The game will be televised for a national audience on ESPN and ESPN2.
What: SMU Mustangs vs. TCU Horned Frogs
When: 11 a.m. Sept. 20
Where: Amon G. Carter Stadium, 2850 Stadium Drive, Fort Worth
Admission: Resale tickets start at $86
Don’t be late to immersive Wonderland musical showcase
A troupe of ballet dancers joins the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra to present British composer Joby Talbot’s musical interpretation of Lewis Carrol’s famous book.
What: Symphonic Stories: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20; 2 p.m. Sept. 21
Where: Bass Performance Hall, 525, Commerce St., Fort Worth
Admission: $34-$100
Celebrate Arlington artists, musicians at downtown festival
Over 100 local creatives and performers fill downtown to showcase their talents. Performances take place across five stages between art booths, food trucks and family-friendly activities.
What: West Main Arts Festival
When: Noon-7 p.m. Sept. 20
Where: West Main Street, Downtown Arlington
Admission: Free
Cruise to Fort Worth to learn about lowrider car culture
The lowrider community will show up and show off their customized cars for this celebration, which also includes food trucks and live music. Artworks from local Hispanic artists will be on view at nearby art galleries Caravan of Dreams, Zona 7 and 400H Gallery.
What: Sundance Square Car & Culture Show
When: Noon-10 p.m. Sept. 20
Where: Sundance Square Plaza, 100 E. 3rd St., Fort Worth
Admission: Free
¡Disfrútalo! Enjoy a classic from the Golden Age of Mexican cinema
The Kimbell is partnering with The Reel House Foundation to present the 1940 film “Ahí está el detalle” starring Mexican icon Cantinflas. The screening will be followed with a post-film panel conversation.
What: Mexican Cinema Pop Culture Icons
When: 2-4 p.m. Sept. 21
Where: Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth
Admission: Free
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Editor’s note: This story was updated at 3:23 p.m. Sept. 18 to clarify the start time for the Iron Skillet game.
David Moreno is the arts and culture reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org or @davidmreports.
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