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Weatherford is a historic town located just 20 minutes from Fort Worth. It is known for its community and family oriented way of life.

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Weatherford residents and visitors enjoy a historic shopping district full of antique, boutique and specialty stores. It has a growing downtown shopping, dining, and arts scene, anchored by the gorgeous Parker County Courthouse, completed in 1886, located in the geographical center of the County.
Weatherford has an abundance of historic homes and buildings.

Named by the State Legislature as the Peach Capital of Texas, Weatherford and Parker County growers produce the biggest, sweetest, juiciest peaches in all of Texas. The peach is celebrated each year at the Parker County Peach Festival, Weatherford’s largest one-day event.

Weatherford holds its own “First Monday Trade Days”. First Monday Trade Days take place the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday prior to the first Monday of each month. Hundreds come for antiques, arts, crafts, food, and fun. One can also enjoy the Farmer’s Market located just a block off the town square.

Known as the Cutting Horse Capital of the World, Weatherford is home to dozens of professional trainers and hall-of-fame horses.

Weatherford also has several lovely parks and golf courses.