We're here to help

  • 800-433-0957 M-F, 9:30am - 5:30 MT
  • Catalog Request
  • Email Sign Up

Hero Block Background

Factory Tours

RETAIL HOURS Monday – Friday: 9:30 – 4:30 Saturday: 10:00 – 4:00

Tour Schedule Mondays and Fridays: 10:30 & 1:30

Tours last approximately one hour.

Feel free to call us with any tour questions at 800-433-0957.

Your groups total tour ticket prices can be applied to same day glove and ShowBelt purchases.

Come say hello!

Visit the Nokona factory to see how America’s ballglove is made. You will see each part of the process – from leather selection and cutting, to stamping, embroidery, forming, stitching, and lacing. There are many steps to handcrafting a Nokona, and you will see every one. Located in Nocona, TX, the factory is just a 2-hour drive north of Dallas.

917 E. Hwy 82, Nocona, TX 76255

Made in the USA Matters

Search this Site:

Texas factory tours | see it made in the usa.

Some of the links on this page may be affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional cost to you when you make a qualifying purchase via an affiliate link. Click here for the full affiliate disclosure.

Take a Made in America Texas Factory Tour

The Lone Star State has quite a few interesting Texas factory tours to choose from. You can see everything from the American dollar being printed, to the production of baseball gloves, shoes , boots , cars, and more. Texas also has a handful of dairy farms you can visit , chocolate factories , and distillery tours .

Texas Factories That Offer Tours

nokona glove factory tours

Bureau of Engraving & Printing | Fort Worth, TX

The Fort Worth, Texas Western Currency Facility produces more than half of United States currency. See where billions of dollars are printed from an enclosed walkway suspended above the production floor.

#Bureau of Engraving & Printing

nokona glove factory tours

Dr. Pepper Museum | Waco, TX

Scheduled group tours and field trips to the home of the original Dr. Pepper take visitors to both historical buildings. Children on field trips get to make their own soda.

Visit the Official Dr. Pepper Amazon Store

#Dr. Pepper

nokona glove factory tours

James Leddy Boots | Abilene, TX

The Dos Santos family is happy to provide you with a tour that shares some of the heritage of James Leddy Boots including purchase receipts that date back to the 1930s and even contains celebrity names that bought custom styles.

#James Leddy Boots

nokona glove factory tours

Nokona | Nokona, TX

Nokona has been making made in the USA baseball gloves in Nokona, Texas since 1934. See every part of the baseball glove making process from leather selection to cutting, stamping, embroidery, forming, stitching, and lacing on this Texas factory tour.

I’d rather take a bucket of worms and go fishing than import Nokona gloves. R.E. “Big Bob” Storey, President, Nokona Ballgloves, 1965

Visit the Official Nokona Amazon Store

nokona glove factory tours

SAS | San Antonio, TX

Head over to San Antonio Shoes to see how SAS creates some of the world’s most comfortable shoes. See first-hand how each pair of shoes goes through up to 100 different steps and is performed by approximately 80 different SAS employees.

Shop SAS Shoes on Amazon

nokona glove factory tours

Toyota Texas Experience Center | San Antonio, TX

Free, tram-driven tour through the birthplace of the Toyota Tundra and Sequoia. Experience how people and machines work together to build vehicles.

nokona glove factory tours

Wimberly Glassworks

Wimberly Glassworks invites you to come out to the gallery for live glassblowing demonstrations. Private group demonstration are also available by scheduling at least a week in advance.

#Wimberly Glassworks

More Tours in Texas

USA Candy Factory & Chocolate Factory Tours

Texas Chocolate & Candy Factory Tours

Made in the USA Matters has a complete directory of United States chocolate and candy factories that offer tours . Check out the chocolate and candy factory tours in Texas .

nokona glove factory tours

Texas Dairy Farm Tours

Made in the USA Matters has a complete directory of United States dairy farm tours . Check out the dairy farm tours in Texas .

USA Brewery & Distillery Tours

Texas Distillery and Brewery Tours

Made in the USA Matters has a complete directory of United States distilleries and breweries that offer tours . Check out the distillery and brewery tours in Texas .

USA Factory Tours

Did we miss a Texas factory tour? Please share it with our community in the comments below.

USA Dairy Farm Tours

American Dairy Farm Tours | See Dairy Products Made in the USA

USA Cheese Factory Tours

American Cheese Factory Tours | See Cheese Made in the USA

USA Candy Factory Tours

American Chocolate & Candy Factory Tours | See Chocolate & Candy Made in the USA

Potato Chip Factory Tours

American Potato Chip Factory Tours | See Snack Foods Made in the USA

USA Distillery & Brewery Tours

American Distillery & Brewery Tours | See Spirits Made in the USA

Pin it texas factory tours.

Pin it! Texas Factory Tours

Your saves and shares help other Americans find products that are Made in the USA. Thank you!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Made in the USA Product Categories

nokona glove factory tours

Baby & Toddler

Made in the USA Clothing

Clothing & Shoes

nokona glove factory tours

Electronics & Accessories

nokona glove factory tours

Farm & Ranch Equipment

nokona glove factory tours

Food & Drinks

Made in the USA Hobby & Leisure Products

Hobbies & Leisure

Made in the USA Home Furnishings & Supplies

Home Furnishings

Made in the USA Household Essentials

Household Essentials

Made in the USA Patio & Garden Products

Patio & Garden

Made in the USA Personal Care Products

Personal Care

Made in the USA Pet Care Products

School & Office

Made in the USA Sporting Goods

Sporting Goods & Recreation

Made in the USA Tools & Home Improvement

Tools & Home Improvement

Tillers Made in the USA

© 2024 madeintheusamatters.com

  • Share on Facebook

nokona glove factory tours

New! Made in the USA Matters Facebook Group

Join the Made in the USA Matters Facebook Group where you can ask for USA-made product recommendations, request we find an American-made product you're looking for, and help others find Made in the USA products they need.

We welcome Made in the USA consumers and manufacturers!

Factory Tours

Celebrating american imagination and industry.

nokona glove factory tours

  • See all photos

nokona glove factory tours

Similar Experiences

nokona glove factory tours

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

Keith0626

Nokona - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

Having Fun in the Texas Sun

Family friendly Texas Destinations

Nokona Baseball Glove Factory Tour, Nocona

nokona glove factory tours

As the first buds are bursting from the trees in North Texas, I’m already feeling Spring in the air, and with Spring comes baseball!  Anxious to hear the crack of the bat, my eight-year-old son and I traveled to the Nokona Baseball Glove Factory in the small town of Nocona, near the Red River, to watch as they produce the only baseball glove still made in America!

CIMG0159

Know Before You Go

Tours are offered every Monday and Friday at 10:30am and 1:30pm, with the exception of some holidays.  Call and confirm before going.

You can order a glove before the tour, or bring a glove from home to have your name laser-engraved on it.

My son, at 8, was completely intrigued the entire time.  Because it is a factory, and some items are hot and potentially unsafe for small hands, I wouldn’t recommend for children much younger than him.

One of my favorite items was the FIRST gloves, little blue and pink gloves that had the baby’s name and date of birth stitched on the inside!   Stitching like this is a special order item, and can only be done before the glove is assembled.

CIMG0154.JPG

Videos About Nokona

Under the impression that the tour started at 10am, we arrived in town a few minutes late, and I was quite relieved to find out that the tour actually began at 10:30, making me….. early.  It had to happen eventually.

While we waited, we watched several videos about Nokona Baseball Gloves, includeing an interview from Nolan Ryan, who described his VERY first baseball glove, a Nokona!

During the tour, we saw many very old gloves that had been sent to the factory for repairs.  

Nokona is a small factory of only about 20 employees, and during our tour of the factory, we met every one of them.  The factory felt like a family, with many having worked there 30 years or more, and our tour guide over 50 years!

CIMG0156

A Brief History

Our tour began with a history of Nokona Sporting Equipment, which opened in the 1930’s.  If you noticed that the factory’s spelling is different than the town’s spelling of Nocona, it’s because the town had a law against any business using the town’s name.

The town is named after Peta Nocona, the Cherokee chief and father of Quanah Parker.  To learn more about Nocona and Quanah Parker, click HERE to read about Old Fort Parker.

CIMG0163

Nokona’s First Glove

Inside the display cases, there were a progression of old baseball and softball gloves, but none so old as this one.  One of their very first gloves ever produced, these gloves were used by baseball players not so much to catch the ball, but as to just knock it out of the air, then scoop it up and throw it!

If you love the history of baseball, check out the Texas Vintage Base Ball League.  There are seven Vintage Base Ball teams which play at special events around the state.  Click HERE to visit their website.

The Farmers Branch Mustangs hold an annual Vintage Baseball Festival each April, click HERE to visit their facebook page for more information.

CIMG0176

Leather and Lace

Our first stop inside the factory was to see all the leather that is used to make the gloves!  Nokona uses cow, buffalo and even kangaroo leather, and we were able to feel samples of all 3!  They also have different color leather laces for the gloves for special orders!

CIMG0166

While photos aren’t allowed back in the factory during the tour, they did allow us a few.  We watched as they cut the glove pieces, stamped them and sewed the pieces together.  This glove has just been turned right-side out and stretched!

CIMG0174

Some of the final products, awaiting 2 of the quality control inspections!

CIMG0158

After our tour, we spent time looking around the store.  In addition to new gloves, they sell shirts, hats and other Nokona items!  If you purchase a new glove, pre-made glove at the factory, they can have your name laser-engraved for you!

CIMG0186

More to Do in Nocona

After our tour, we had a great time walking around Historic Downtown Nocona!  There was much more to see and do, and we had a great time!

Horton Classic Car Museum has the ride of your dreams!  Click HERE to visit their website.

CIMG0180

Make a weekend of it at the Red River Station Inn in Historic Downtown Nocona!  Click HERE to visit their website.

Nocona has several special events throughout the year, including Mardi Gras Nocona Style!  Click HERE for more information.

CIMG0201

In 1879, Daddy Joe Justin came to North Texas and began making boots.  After his death, his son’s moved to Fort Worth to continue his legacy, known as the Justin Boot Company.  His daughter, Enid Justin, stayed in Nocona and also wanted to continue her father’s work, opening the Nocona Boot Company in 1925, which continued to make quality boots in Nocona until they were purchased by Justin Industries, parent company of Justin Boots, in 1981.  The Nocona Boot Factory was closed in 1999, but it’s still a great building, just waiting on someone to come make a museum out of it!  It appeared one end was used to sell antiques during our visit.

Fengolio is another prominent name in the town of Nocona.  Fengolio began making boots after the closing of the factory, and today turn out the James Montague Handmade Boot Line.  Click HERE to read more.

Speaking of Fengolio, you’ll have to leave Downtown Nocona for a short drive to Fengolio BBQ, and don’t miss getting a Bowl of Crap.  Homemade beans, brisket, sausage, it’s definitely yummier than it’s name!  Click HERE to see their facebook page!

Before leaving Nocona, my son and I took a few minutes to hunt down a geocache just a short walk from the Nokona Baseball Glove Factory at the First United Methodist Church.  It was a lovely church that we would have overlooked had we not been searching for the geocache.  If geocaching is new to you, it’s a fun and free activity, great for all ages!  Please read more at geocaching.com, and click HERE to visit their website.

Nokona Baseball Glove Factory

105 Clay Street, Nocona

Click HERE to visit their website. 

Click HERE to visit their facebook page.   

Click HERE to visit them on twitter. 

Keep Having Fun in the Texas Sun! 

Having Fun in the TEXAS Sun is on PINTEREST!  Use it as a quick resource to find activities in different Texas towns!  Click HERE !

© Having Fun in the Texas Sun , 2016.  Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Having Fun in the Texas Sun with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Please click HERE to read our disclaimer.

Share this:

' src=

Published by havingfuninthetexassun

View all posts by havingfuninthetexassun

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Discover more from having fun in the texas sun.

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Type your email…

Continue reading

nokona glove factory tours

  • See all photos

nokona glove factory tours

Similar Experiences

nokona glove factory tours

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

lahtraveler

Nokona - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

nokona glove factory tours

  • See all photos

nokona glove factory tours

Similar Experiences

nokona glove factory tours

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

lahtraveler

NOKONA (Nocona) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

  • Skip to main content
  • Keyboard shortcuts for audio player

A Small Town In Texas Is Home To One Of The Last Baseball Glove Factories In The U.S.

Bill Zeeble

nokona glove factory tours

The Nokona baseball glove factory in the small town of Nocona, Texas, is one of the last remaining baseball glove factories in the U.S. Bill Zeeble/KERA hide caption

The Nokona baseball glove factory in the small town of Nocona, Texas, is one of the last remaining baseball glove factories in the U.S.

About 100 miles northwest of Dallas-Fort Worth, past pastures of crops and cattle, sits Nocona, Texas, population 3,000, home to the Nokona baseball glove factory, one of the last baseball glove factories in the United States.

Inside, there are stacks of tanned and dyed kangaroo, buffalo and calfskins piled at one end of the 20,000-square-foot one-story shop. "We literally bring leather in through one door and magically, ball gloves come out the door at the very end," says Rob Storey, Nokona's executive vice president.

"That, and about 45 labor operations, and you've got a ball glove."

Storey should know — this is the family business. To survive the Depression, his grandfather, Bob Storey, added baseball gloves to the family's line of leather goods in 1934. Since then, just about every U.S. competitor has moved production overseas.

Grandfather Bob, who died in 1980, said he would rather quit and go fishing than import Nokonas.

Rob Storey says that these days, being the nation's only baseball glove maker in continuous operation for 85 years gives Nokona a competitive advantage: "Because we have people that understand the game of baseball. Our competitors are making them in factories. [In] a lot of those factories, people have never even seen a baseball game or know what it is. Sure, it would be easy to go over there and do something. But that's not who we are. We're not about easy."

Baseball Hall Of Famer And Pioneer Frank Robinson Dies At 83

Baseball Hall Of Famer And Pioneer Frank Robinson Dies At 83

Nokona and its 75 employees make, market and sell their mostly handmade gloves in the town with same name. The brand honors Comanche Chief Peta Nocona . The company couldn't legally use the city's spelling, so Storey's grandfather changed the c to a k, and it's been spelled that way ever since.

At about the midway spot on the factory floor, Martin Gomez is busy turning gloves, something he has done for 19 years. It's a big deal because every glove is first sewn inside-out, and Gomez is considered a master.

nokona glove factory tours

Martin Gomez has worked at Nokona for 19 years. He is considered a master at making these baseball gloves. Bill Zeeble/KERA hide caption

Martin Gomez has worked at Nokona for 19 years. He is considered a master at making these baseball gloves.

"It's not that hard," says Gomez. "It takes time to learn, to get used to. Like the first time you start to work, it gave me a blister all over my hands, but you get used to it."

Storey says Gomez is modest. If he's not careful, he can tear the leather and hand-stitching. Fast, practiced, yet efficient, Gomez slides a rod in each inside-out finger, pushes it hard against a wooden dowel and turns each leather finger back the right way.

First, he sprays leather softener on the inside-out glove. Then, says Storey, he heats it on a 250-degree metal form.

"It's very critical to do that," says Storey, "so that you don't rip out any of the seams while we're going through this process, because this process in some ways is more difficult on the glove than the game of baseball."

The game of baseball, after all, is what Nokonas are all about, even if the brand is not nearly as well-known as sporting goods giants like Rawlings or Wilson. In the youth market, though, it's big.

"I grew up using a Nokona glove," recalls major league pitcher Robby Scott. "My first glove that I ever really remember was a first baseman's mitt that was a Nokona."

We first talked to Arizona relief pitcher Scott between World Series games last year when he was with the Red Sox — the Sox would go on to win the Series. Scott says there's just something special about Nokona: "I will never wear a different glove," he says. "It's a special bond I have with them. They could have 200 players wearing their gloves. But to me it seems special because they make it seem like I'm the only one."

And, says Storey, Nokona is the only maker he knows of that will refurbish its old, tattered gloves.

He says that doesn't happen with gloves made overseas.

  • baseball glove
  • glove factories

nokona glove factory tours

  • Destinations
  • Travel Videos
  • Around Houston
  • Historic Forts in Texas
  • Historic Sites on the Texas Gulf Coast
  • Historic Homes in Texas You Must Visit
  • Where to Go Stargazing in Texas
  • Texas Revolution Historic Sites
  • Texas State Parks in South Texas
  • Texas State Parks near Abilene, Amarillo & Midland
  • Texas State Parks near Austin
  • Texas State Parks near Dallas
  • Texas State Parks near El Paso & Big Bend
  • Texas State Parks near Houston
  • Texas State Parks near San Antonio
  • Texas State Parks near Tyler
  • Beaches of Texas
  • Things to Do in Texas
  • Attractions
  • Featured Events
  • Texas Road Trips
  • Places to Stay
  • Browse Free Brochures
  • Shopping Cart
  • Texas State Historical Sites
  • Texas State Parks

nokona glove factory tours

Things To Do in Nocona

Nocona is lucky to have some of the best weather and prettiest scenery in all of North Texas. No matter how you enjoy spending your time – whether that’s relaxing on a patio enjoying a glass of wine, strolling through art galleries, visiting museums, cruising through the countryside or spending a day on the lake, there’s always something for you to do.

Enjoy the Arts

Tales N’ Trails Museum

If you want to expose your kids to a little art and culture, Nocona has you covered! The Tales and Trails Museum welcomes you to a fascinating journey back in time. The museum focuses on five separate topics which are instrumental to the history of North Texas:  Native American Culture, Western Heritage, Agriculture, Leather Goods, and the Oil & Gas Industry.

The Tales N’ Trails museum is open from 9:00-5:00 Monday through Saturday. It costs adults $5, students and seniors $3, and is FREE to Miltiary, preschoolers, first responders, and TnT members.

Nokona Ball glove Factory

The Nokona Ball Glove Factory is one of our most treasured stops in Nocona, Texas! Being the only American-Made Ball Glove factory left in America, Nocona residents have dedicated their lives to producing the finest baseball and softball gloves, so that each glove can be used with confidence and pride. Nokona gloves are individually cut, stamped, stitched, laced, and embroidered, which gives each one its own unique identity and feel. Go on a tour of the Nokona Ball glove factory today and see the pride and care our Nocona workers have taken into making award-winning ball gloves for the past 85+ years.

Tours are Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Adults are $12, Students $6, Children (5-10) $3, and Children (Under 5) are FREE!

While you’re out, visit the retail store and pick up your Nokona glove!

Art Galleries

There are two art galleries in Nocona, L. G. Lemons Artist Studio and Gallery and The Gallery, both located in the historical downtown area.

L.G. Lemons' art celebrates the uniqueness and spirit of the great state of Texas, “Texas Pop”. The icons, attitudes, color, and history of Texas play an important role in the creation of an L. G. Lemons original painting or fine art photograph.

Inspired by details of ordinary life, The Gallery artist, Don MacLaughlin, likes to paint images that reveal emotion and expression. Working from both live models and from photographs, Don captures the inner thoughts and feelings of his subjects and strives to find the beauty in everyday things.

Outdoor fun

What better way to celebrate the great outdoors than with a romp through Nocona's North Texas Hill Country?

Wineries/Brewery

Nocona is a wine and brewery destination. We've been associated with winemaking for decades. Nocona lies at the convergence of two beautifully enticing Texas wine trails- the Red River Wine Trail and the Cross Timbers Wine Trail. Combined, they represent a unique number of boutique Texas wineries and vineyards. Experience all the fun events, live music, great food and drink for all occasions.

nokona glove factory tours

Listed as #8 " The Most Beautiful Lakes in Texas " by Only in Your State , October 2022. Lake Nocona provides an ideal fishing environment for many types of fish. Bring your rod and tackle box and try your luck at wrangling largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, white bass and sunfish. Lake Nocona is classified as the fourth-best bass fishing lake in Texas!

Not into fishing? Boating, swimming, and water activities are abundant on Lake Nocona.

Blue Mound Fitness and Walking Trails Explore the trails and fitness equipment located on the historic site of Blue Mound. With an elevation of more than 1,000 feet, this is one of North Montague County’s highest vantage points, located just north of the city limits of Nocona. This stately mound offered a look-out point for Comanche Indians and later for Cowboys pushing Longhorns on trail drives. Now, this famous High Point will offer the public an area to get away; to the quiet; to walk and reflect; to enjoy the distant views or share a moment with others in the shade of the gazebo.

Enid Justin Park The Miss Enid Justin Park, supported by the Nocona Lions, features a variety of children's outdoor play equipment, a skateboard ramp, two large pavilions complete with barbecue grills and picnic tables, two tennis courts and a volleyball court. It is located on the west side of town near the golf course. This park has a new community-built playground, "Peta's Playground", that includes equipment for special needs children.

Mary Beckman Davis Park This park is the cornerstone of the historical downtown area. This tree-lined park has benches and a quaint-covered pavilion/stage. It is center stage for all the fun events throughout the year.

Indian Oaks Golf Course This 18-hole layout is tight and challenging. This course is in a wooded rolling hill setting with four small bodies of water and bent greens. The condition of the course is excellent and offers a beautiful and challenging experience for the golfer.

The signature hole is No. 15, a 346-yard par 4 with a severe dogleg fairway. The back nine plays a little more difficult, with particularly tough finishing holes. No. 17 is a 205-yard par 3, followed by a 500-yard-plus par 5 as the finisher.

Indian Valley Raceway This non-profit dragstrip is an outlaw track that is owned and operated by the Nocona Gas Junkies. The strip is 2500 ft. long with 1400 ft. of asphalt. It’s equipped with bleachers and a concession stand. Come experience some grass-root racing throughout the year.

Shopping and Dining

If shopping is on your list of must-dos when you travel, there’s lots of fun ahead in Nocona’s historic downtown area. Browse the boutique clothing stores for a special outfit, stop by Fenoglio Boot Store for a fancy pair of boots or western wear, or check out the unique finds at several antique and art galleries. Shopping is hard work, so you’ll probably work up quite an appetite. Fortunately, there are several restaurants in the downtown area, so you don’t have to go far for a great meal!

Nightime Entertainment

Nocona comes alive at night with several entertainment venues. From our monthly Jammin’ at The Justin to weekly live bands and comedy shows at Nocona Brewery and the “V” (VFW Post 8558).

Follow the Discover Nocona page on Facebook for more information on various entertainment coming to Nocona!

Events in Nocona

Attractions in Nocona

Facebook

Nocona Chamber of Commerce Slideshow

nokona glove factory tours

View Nocona Chamber of Commerce Slideshow

Prairies and Lakes

Nocona Chamber of Commerce Social

Share This Page with Someone

Our message to your friend.

I thought you might be interested in this story from the Tour Texas web site:

Nocona Chamber of Commerce

(Your comments will appear here)

nokona glove factory tours

Order Brochures

Other Travel Brochures you may be interested in that are nearby your selection:

nokona glove factory tours

Download Our Visitors Guide!

Nocona Economic Development Corporations

Check out our many museums around the Nocona area and see how it all started. We have something for everyone; ranging from historical accounts, car and baseball glove collections, cool antiques, and more.

Click Here to Find Out More About Our Heritage

Tales 'n' Trails Museum

Nocona’s modern Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum offers a vibrant & vivid historic picture of the North Central Texas area through its vast collection of artifacts and photographs.

An award-winning film narrated by Red Steagall highlights the five main areas of focus: The Joe Benton Native American exhibit, The Leather Industry (Nocona Boots, Justin Boots, Dell Motley, Nokona Ball Gloves, etc), The Oil & Gas Industry, Agriculture, and Our Western Heritage (Chisholm Trail).

The museum offers help with genealogical research, has a collection of thousands of local obituaries and an ongoing project collecting information on businesses throughout Nocona’s history.

A gift shop offers historical books from the Montague County Historical Society as well as items from local artisans.

Visit the museum at 1522 E. Hwy. 82 in Nocona or at www.talesntrails.org.

Check out our Facebook!

Nokona Baseball Glove Museum

Visit the Nokona factory and museum to see how America’s ballglove is made. You will see each part of the process – from leather selection and cutting, to stamping, embroidery, forming, stitching, and lacing.

Visit us at 917 US-82 in Nocona or go to our website nokona.com .

Surrounding Areas

www.stonewallsaloonmuseum.com

201 S Main St, St Jo, TX 76265

  • Tales N' Trails Logo
  • Fenoglio Boot
  • Red River Valley Tourism Logo
  • Nokona Gloves
  • Peonies Depot
  • Preplanned tours
  • Daytrips out of Moscow
  • Themed tours
  • Customized tours
  • St. Petersburg

Moscow Metro

The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

What is the kremlin in russia?

The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

We're here to help

  • 800-433-0957 M-F, 9:30am - 5:30 MT
  • Catalog Request
  • Email Sign Up

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Your review  *

Name  *  

Email  *  

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

NEW! The Nokona Experience

nokona glove factory tours

The Nokona Experience

A carefully-curated, immersive ballglove experience for any baseball enthusiast. Visit the Nokona Ballglove Factory in Nocona, Texas for this personalized two-day event, where you will learn all about the ballglove-making process, design your custom Nokona, and participate in building the glove you will take home with you!

  • Located 90 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, in Nocona, TX
  • Includes one-night accommodation, and ground transportation to and from DFW Airport or Love Field Airport
  • The Nokona Experience is designed for one visitor and one guest
  • Contact  [email protected]  for any special requests

THE DETAILS:

  • Welcome and Nokona swag!
  • Private Tour of Nokona Museum and Factory
  • Leather 101 – Learn about Nokona’s legendary leathers
  • In-Depth Factory Visit with Hands-On Experience at Production Stations
  • Nokona Insider: One-on-One with Rob Storey, EVP of Nokona – Nokona history, anecdotes, and the world of American-made ballgloves
  • Evening Excursion & Dinner
  • Build Your Custom Nokona
  • Cutting, embroidery, stitching, turning, lacing, shaping, laser engraving, shaping how to care and maintain your glove
  • Glove Care 101
  • Custom Glove Presentation
  • Luxury Nokona Leather Goods parting gifts, as well as a Nokona Glove Care Kit & a specialized 1-year Glove Care Package

nokona glove factory tours

IMAGES

  1. Nokona Baseball Glove Factory Tour

    nokona glove factory tours

  2. Nokona Baseball Glove Factory Tour, Nocona

    nokona glove factory tours

  3. Inside Nokona, America's Last Baseball Glove Factory

    nokona glove factory tours

  4. Nokona Baseball Glove Factory Tour, Nocona

    nokona glove factory tours

  5. Nokona Baseball Glove Factory Tour, Nocona

    nokona glove factory tours

  6. Nokona Baseball Glove Factory Tour, Nocona

    nokona glove factory tours

VIDEO

  1. konono on tour

  2. The Hari Mari X Nokona Flip Flop Collaboration

  3. #softball #highlights #fastpitch #sports #shorts

  4. JAPAN TRAVEL 2023: Osaka

COMMENTS

  1. Factory Tours

    Factory Tours; Accessories; My First Nokona™ Glove Care Tips; Resource Center; Gift Cards; Custom + customize your. ... Factory Tours . RETAIL HOURS Monday - Friday: 9:30 - 4:30 Saturday: 10:00 - 4:00 . Tour Schedule Mondays and Fridays: 10:30 & 1:30. Tours last approximately one hour.

  2. Factory Tours

    Factory Tours . Tour Schedule Mondays and Fridays: 10:30 & 1:30 ... Your groups total tour ticket prices can be applied to same day glove and ShowBelt purchases. Come say hello! Visit the Nokona factory to see how America's ballglove is made. You will see each part of the process - from leather selection and cutting, to stamping, embroidery ...

  3. Factory Tours

    You will see each part of the process - from leather selection and cutting, to stamping, embroidery, forming, stitching, and lacing. There are many steps to handcrafting a Nokona, and you will see every one. Located in Nocona, TX, the factory is just a 2-hour drive north of Dallas. 917 E. Hwy 82, Nocona, TX 76255.

  4. Texas Factory Tours

    Nokona has been making made in the USA baseball gloves in Nokona, Texas since 1934. See every part of the baseball glove making process from leather selection to cutting, stamping, embroidery, forming, stitching, and lacing on this Texas factory tour. I'd rather take a bucket of worms and go fishing than import Nokona gloves.

  5. Factory Tours USA

    105 Clay Street, Nocona, TX 76255. Map Location Latitude: 33.789037 Longitude: -97.715388. Click here to go to the company web site. This tour is free. Description. From the plowed fields of rural America to the busy sandlots of towns and cities, generations of young fellows and gals used to carefully save their money to buy a Nokona baseball ...

  6. Nokona Baseball Glove Factory Tour

    Nocona, Texas is home to the last true American Ballglove factory -- Nokona Baseball gloves. We took a Nokona Baseball Glove Factory Tour to see this leather...

  7. Nokona

    The factory staff were friendly and helpful, and they answered all our questions. There's a gift shop with T-shirts, keychains, hats---and, of course, baseball gloves. Display cases feature the history of the company and the professional ball players who have used Nokona gloves. Baseball fans and anyone who likes factory tours will love this place.

  8. Nokona Baseball Glove Factory Tour, Nocona

    Anxious to hear the crack of the bat, my eight-year-old son and I traveled to the Nokona Baseball Glove Factory in the small town of Nocona, near the Red River, to watch as they produce the only baseball glove still made in America! Know Before You Go. Tours are offered every Monday and Friday at 10:30am and 1:30pm, with the exception of some ...

  9. NOKONA

    1. Keith0626. The Colony, TX23 contributions. Boots, Beer and Baseball. Oct 2021. We stopped to check out the Nocona Brewery and found that it is located in the Original Boot factory. They have also recently brought the Boot factory back to life and are starting to make Boots. Also on site is the leather factory where they make Baseball gloves ...

  10. NOKONA (Nocona)

    Boots, Beer and Baseball. Oct 2021. We stopped to check out the Nocona Brewery and found that it is located in the Original Boot factory. They have also recently brought the Boot factory back to life and are starting to make Boots. Also on site is the leather factory where they make Baseball gloves and other leather goods.

  11. A Baseball Glove Factory In Nocona, Texas, Is One Of The Last ...

    The Nokona baseball glove factory in the small town of Nocona, Texas, is one of the last remaining baseball glove factories in the U.S. Bill Zeeble/KERA. About 100 miles northwest of Dallas-Fort ...

  12. Things To Do in Nocona

    Go on a tour of the Nokona Ball glove factory today and see the pride and care our Nocona workers have taken into making award-winning ball gloves for the past 85+ years. Tours are Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Adults are $12, Students $6, Children (5-10) $3, and Children (Under 5) are FREE! ...

  13. Leather Goods

    Nokona baseball gloves are still produced in Nocona by the same company, now called Nocona Athletic Goods. Each glove is carefully cut, stamped, stitched, and laced by hand. Factory tours, available Monday through Friday, offer a unique glimpse into this aspect of Nocona craftsmanship, the only ball glove handcrafted and 100% made in the USA ...

  14. Museums

    Nokona Baseball Glove Museum. Visit the Nokona factory and museum to see how America's ballglove is made. You will see each part of the process - from leather selection and cutting, to stamping, embroidery, forming, stitching, and lacing. Visit us at 917 US-82 in Nocona or go to our website nokona.com.

  15. Moscow metro tour

    Moscow Metro. The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours' itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin's regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as "a people's palace". Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings ...

  16. Moscow Metro Tour and Bunker 42 with Private Guide

    While Moscow is beautiful above-ground, it's fascinating underground. On this tour you will visit two of Moscow's most interesting underground attractions: the beautifully decorated Metro system, and the Bunker 42 anti-nuclear facility. Your private guide will tell you all about the history of these places, and answer any questions you might have. You'll see a different side of Moscow on ...

  17. NEW! The Nokona Experience

    Private Tour of Nokona Museum and Factory; Leather 101- Learn about Nokona's legendary leathers; ... Luxury Nokona Leather Goods parting gifts, as well as a Nokona Glove Care Kit & a specialized 1-year Glove Care Package; Reviews (2) 5 Stars. Write a Review. Andrew Herrick - 8th Apr 2024.

  18. Private Moscow Metro Tour

    Private Sightseeing Tours in Moscow: Check out 6 reviews and photos of Viator's Private Moscow Metro Tour

  19. Private Moscow Metro Tour: explore the underground palaces

    Moscow is home to some extravagant metro stations and this 1.5-hour private tour explores the best of them. Sometimes considered to be underground "palaces" these grandiose stations feature marble columns, beautiful designs, and fancy chandeliers. Visit a handful of stations including the UNESCO-listed Mayakovskaya designed in the Stalinist architecture. Learn about the history of the ...