# Circuit of the Americas cowboy hat installation

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> Updated: 2026-10-18T16:15:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin prepared to debut a massive cowboy hat themed bar within its Lone Star Land entertainment area. The fiberglass structure was intended to serve as a permanent tourist attraction and a recognizable landmark to draw visitors outside of Formula 1 race weekends.

Following the installation, COTA and the Austin-based brand Tecovas officially unveiled the structure, which is a to-scale recreation of the Tecovas Cattleman hat. Measuring 43 feet wide, 47 feet long, and 17 feet tall, the monument houses a fully operational Western-themed bar. The installation was officially certified by Guinness World Records on October 19, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Circuit of the Americas unveils world's largest cowboy hat

Circuit of the Americas and Tecovas have unveiled a record-breaking cowboy hat at the Austin track, featuring a functional bar underneath to celebrate Texas culture ahead of the Formula 1 United States Grand_

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/circuit-of-the-americas-unveils-worlds-largest-cowboy-hat

### 2026-10-16: Circuit of the Americas to debut giant cowboy hat bar

The Circuit of the Americas is building a 23-meter tall cowboy hat bar in Austin, Texas, aiming for a Guinness World Record and a permanent tourist landmark.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/circuit-of-the-americas-to-debut-giant-cowboy-hat-bar

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