Know Before You Go

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

  • AGO 2025 Fort Worth | June 30–July 3

  • Social Media

    • Facebook | Instagram | #ago2025fw

  • Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel: 1701 Commerce St., Fort      Worth, TX

  • Hotel check-in: 4:00 pm, check out: 11:00 am. Hotel parking available to all conference attendees with a badge at $20/day. The hotel provides luggage storage if you arrive early or stay past check out.

  • Convention App: Coming soon!

 

🕒 Schedule & Sessions 

  • Registration & Hospitality Desk Hours

    • Monday, June 30, 10:00 am–7:00 pm

    • Tuesday, July 1, 7:30–8:30 am

    • Wednesday, July 2, 7:30–8:30 am

    • Thursday, July 3, 7:30–8:30 am

  • Cowtown Cadence: Exhibits, Cash Bar, and Lounge Hours

    • Monday, June 30, 9:00 pm–Midnight

    • Tuesday, July 1, 5:00–7:00 pm & 9:00 pm–Midnight

    • Wednesday, July 2, 3:00–5:00 pm & 9:45 pm–Midnight

  • Special Events

    • Monday, June 30, 5:00 pm: AGOYO Welcome Reception

    • Monday, June 30, 9:30 pm: Southwest Region Chapter Officers Meet & Greet

    • Tuesday, July 2, 9:30 pm: Convention Reception

 

🎟️ Check-In & Badge Info 

  • When/Where to Check In/badge pick up: Check-In and the Hospitality Desk are located on the 2nd floor at the top of the stairs from the lobby and just off the central elevators. Exhibits are in the Magnolia Ballroom, adjacent to the Hospitality Desk area. Maps of the 1st and 2nd floors of the hotel will be available in the Convention App.

 

🧭 Directions & Transportation 

  • Travel Recommendations from DFW International Airport:

    • Taxi, Limo and Ride Share: DFW terminals for ground transportation are available on the lower level of Terminals A, B, C, D, and E. Price varies widely. DFW International Airport | Official Website

    • Trinity Metro offers rail, bus, and on-demand rides with a single ticket. For $18 you can purchase a 7-day local ticket or $9 for aged 65 or above. Both local and regional tickets may be purchased on your mobile device through the GoPass app: Download GoPass, Book Your Trip - Trinity Railway Express

    • TexRail: Train station located in Terminal B. Take TexRail train to downtown Fort Worth Central Station. Tickets may be purchased at the kiosk on the platform or inside Central Station. $2 one way, $4 round trip. Take the Blue Line Bus from Central Station to the Sheraton (6 minute ride) or walk (9 minutes).

  • Blue Line Bus is 1 stop away from the Sheraton and provides free, easy access to popular downtown restaurants and tourist sites. It runs every 7 minutes between 7 am and 7 pm.  Link to Blue Line schedule app: Trinity Metro Blue Line bus - Dallas

  • Parking Info: Valet parking is available to conference attendees for $20/day. Self-parking is not available. Free parking has been offered during the week in the St. Andrew’s Anglican Church lot at 317 Lamar Street, 0.7 miles from the Sheraton and a 14 min. walk. Passes may be acquired at the Hospitality Desk. Available spaces are limited.

 

🧳 What to Bring 

  • Attire: The average temperature in July is High of 97 and Low of 75 and it can be quite humid at times. We suggest wearing comfortable clothing and shoes, but also suggest you bring layers as all venues are very proud of their Texas-sized air conditioning!

 

🍽️ Meals & Refreshments 

  • Included in Registration (if selected):

    • Monday

      • Opening Reception at Broadway Baptist Church

    • Tuesday

      • Mid-morning coffee and sweets at University Christian Church

      • Lunch at University Christian Church

      • Reception at First United Methodist Church

    • Wednesday

      • Continental Breakfast at First Presbyterian Church

      • Lunch at First Presbyterian Church

      • Dinner at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church

    • Thursday

      • Breakfast and AGO meeting at Sheraton

      • Lunch at UNT

  • Nearby Food Options: A list of area restaurants will be available in the convention tote bags. Many downtown restaurants are easily accessible via the Blue Line bus.

 

✅ Pro Tips

  • Arrive Early for Popular Sessions

  • Bring a Refillable Water Bottle

  • Wear Comfortable Shoes

  • Use the App to Plan Your Day

 

The Steering Committee of the AGO 2025 Fort Worth Convention is excited to welcome you to the city of Cowboys and Culture as we come together for this unforgettable event!