Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo brings a classic Texas rodeo to Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, a historic venue known for its rodeo heritage. Expect the high-energy action of roping, riding and other rodeo events that make the Western spirit come alive. The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo honors Bill Pickett, the pioneering cowboy who invented bulldogging, and it has long celebrated the contributions of Black cowboys and cowgirls to the American West.