Spring has definitely sprung in Fort Worth, and with the nice weather also come a bunch of different festivals to give residents an extra incentive to get out and enjoy the outdoors.
For most of April and May, every weekend will offer some kind of festival to attend, including ones themed around music, food, art, beer, cars, and more. (The last weekend of April is particularly popular for festivals.)
Below is a list of 15 top festivals taking place over the next two months in the Fort Worth area, including some favorites in Southlake, Arlington, and even Willow Park. Looking to venture to Dallas for some great festivals (or to Ennis for the bluebonnets)? Find that list here.
Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival
The Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival will feature four signature events - Tacos + Tequila (sold out), The Main Event, the all-new Fork + Fire, and The Big Brunch - where guests can enjoy chef-driven tastings, open-flame cooking at The Fireside, premium beverage partners, and live music. Fork + Fire will include the debut of Taste of Texas Row, bringing in chefs from other Texas festivals Chefs For Farmers (Dallas), Hot Luck Festival (Austin), and Southern Smoke Festival (Houston). Read a complete overview here. April 9-12 at Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork.
Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival
The annual Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival spans 18 square blocks in the heart of downtown Fort Worth, offering four days of world-class art, live music, food, drinks, and family-friendly fun. The event will feature an outdoor gallery with more than 200 jury-selected artists from across the nation, as well as a diverse lineup of musical entertainment across three stages, featuring headliners Ian Moore, Ghosts of Hill County, and a special evening of '80s music presented by Studio 80. April 16-19 along Main Street, downtown Fort Worth.
Fort Worth's favorite downtown festival returns April 16-19. Photo courtesy of Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival
Fort Worth Art Fair
The Fort Worth Art Fair is designed as counter-programming to the Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival, bringing together over 100 local and Texas artists, a curation of 24 local bands, orchestras, and DJs for a four-day celebration of the artists and makers who shape Fort Worth’s cultural landscape. April 16-19 in Sundance Square, downtown Fort Worth.
Syndicate Smokedown & Music Festival
The annual Syndicate Smokedown & Music Festival blends nationally recognized artists, award-winning pitmasters, and a mission-driven commitment to supporting Texas youth in agriculture. Music performers will include Whiskey Myers, Randy Rogers Band, Amanda Shires, and more. Attendees who purchase the BBQ Time ticket package receive complimentary, unlimited BBQ samples from participating pitmasters between 12-4 pm, while supplies last. April 18 in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Lone Star Smokeout
Country music stars Riley Green, Koe Wetzel, and Shaboozey will headline the second annual Lone Star Smokeout. A roster of more than a dozen world-class BBQ pitmaster teams from Texas and across America will serve up great barbecue, and there will also be a new Sunday BBQ brunch. April 24-26 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Ubbi Dubbi Festival
The annual Ubbi Dubbi Festival is a two-day festival featuring performances by over 40 electronic music artists. Performers will include Alesso, Honeyluv, San Holo, Whethan, Blanke, Layz, Space Laces, Zedd, and more. April 24-25 at Panther Island Pavilion.
Southlake Women's Club presents Art in the Square
The annual Art in the Square is a weekend of art, music, food, spirits, and children’s activities. The event showcases the artwork of 150 juried renowned artists, and also includes the Youth Art tent featuring artwork from high school students of Northeast Tarrant County. There will also be live music performances throughout the weekend. April 24-26 at Southlake Town Square.
Southlake Women's Club presents Art in the Square at Southlake Town Square, April 24-26. Photo by Mike Lewis Photography
760 Fest Music & Arts Festival
760 Fest is a full day of live music, food, local art, and more. Visitors can explore a lineup of artists and vendors, enjoy bites from food trucks and drinks, and catch live music across multiple stages. April 25 at The District at Willow Park, located along I-20 between Fort Worth and Weatherford.
Fort Worth Aviation Museum presents Hops and Props Beerfest
Hops and Props is Fort Worth Aviation Museum's primary annual fundraiser, a craft beer tasting festival featuring local brewers, live music, food, family-friendly vendors, airplane rides, games, activities, and more. The event will also showcase many veteran support organizations and family vendors. April 25 at Fort Worth Aviation Museum, 3300 Ross Ave.
Texas Street Food Festival
The 4th Annual Texas Street Food Festival will feature over 70 vendors, including 40+ restaurants & food trucks, serving foods from around the world, with all noshes priced at $10 or less, including $5 options at every vendor. In addition to the food, guests can enjoy entertainment, interactive attractions, live music, family-friendly activities, and unique Texas-themed experiences. April 25 at Billy Bob's Texas.
FuelFest
FuelFest blends the enthusiast’s passion for the automotive world with appearances by Fast & Furious franchise stars Tyrese Gibson and Cody Walker, as well live action drifting featuring professional drivers, live music, a car show, automotive culture, dozens of custom exhibits, car reveals, and more. New this year will be Lucha Libre Wrestling, a high-flying, acrobatic form of Mexican professional wrestling. April 25 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden presents Japanese Spring Festival
At Fort Worth Botanic Garden's Japanese Spring Festival, visitors can enjoy Taiko drumming, tea ceremonies, and music, browse unique art and gift vendors, partake in food trucks, and take part in family-friendly crafts and cultural activities. April 25-26 at Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
Trinity Collaborative presents Mayfest
Mayfest is an annual four-day family festival that features live music, festival food, carnival rides, performing arts, pet adoptions, more than 100 art and gift market vendors, free children’s activities, special attractions, and more. April 30-May 3 at Trinity Park.
MayfestTrinity Park in Fort Worth runs April 30-May 3. Photo courtesy of Trinity Collaborative
Sublime's Me Gusta Festival
The California ska band Sublime will headline the Me Gusta Festival, which will also feature performances by Slightly Stoopid, Iration, The Ataris, Codefendants, Long Beach Dub Allstars, and more. Attendees can add on a craft beer tasting package to enjoy alongside the music. May 9 at Panther Island Pavilion.
City of Grapevine presents 42nd Annual Main Street Fest
Main Street Fest is a family-friendly festival in the heart of Historic Grapevine. Visitors can enjoy food, shopping, a KidZone, live music, a carnival and midway, Grapevine Art Project Market, and more. May 15-17 in Historic Downtown Grapevine.
