Outdoor events are in full swing as evidenced by this week's lineup of barbecue tastings, pickle fests, taco crawls, and crawfish boil contests. For something super unique, save room for a Sunday supper of Indian and Nepali dishes with a special Nepali New Year beer pairing and buffet.
Saturday, April 12
Syndicate Smokedown & Music Festival at The Fort Worth Stockyards
Only VIP tickets are available for this fourth annual barbecue tasting and Texas country music concert headlined by Treaty Oak Revival. Pitmasters from barbecue joints and caterers across Texas, from Tolar to Odessa along with Dallas and Fort Worth, will share samples. Limited VIP tickets are $195 and include access to the tasting from 12–4 pm, a dedicated cash bar, one adult beverage, and covered patio area in view of the main stage. Opening acts start at 4 pm.
Pickle Fest at Martin House Brewing Company
Annual event celebrates all thing pickle with spicy and sour Best Maid pickle beers, pickle eating contests, food trucks, vendors, live music, and foam machine. Wristbands good for a souvenir glass and four pours will be $20 at the door. The family-friendly event will run from 12–5 pm.
5th Annual Fort Worth Taco & Tequila Crawl
Eat tacos, sip margs, and repeat during this multi-stop taco crawl around the West 7th bar district. Participants include Salsa Limon, Maestro Tacos, El Chingon, Reservoir, Junk Punch, and Koe Wetzel’s Riot Room. Tickets start at $25 and registration will begin at Bar 2909 starting at 1 pm. The crawl runs until 6 pm.
Sunday, April 13
Crawfish Boil-Off at Rusty Nickel IceHouse
This crawfish cook-off is the second in a four-part series which will culminate with a $4,000 award presented to a grand finalist in June. Entry is $50 and includes a 33-pound bag of crawfish and one propane tank for on-site boiling. Winners are determined by crowd votes. Spectator tasting tickets good for five tastes are $15. Cash prizes and an entry for the grand finale will be awarded for first, second, and third place each month. The competition begins at 3 pm.
Nepali Beer Tasting Experience at Saffron Kitchen & Bar
Celebrate Nepali New Year at this Arlington dining destination with a beer pairing and dinner buffet. A tasting flight of four-ounce pours of Nepali beers will be available to go with buffet items like chicken curry, Himalayan thali, padpad, and more. The special buffet will be served from 6–9 pm. Call 817-962-0615 or email info@saffronkitchenandbar.com for reservations and details.
Monday, April 14
Cade & PlumpJack Wine Dinner at Don Artemio
CADE winemaker Danielle Cyrot will visit the upscale Mexican destination to showcase her cabs, sauvignon blanc, merlot, and petite syrah during this five-course pairing dinner. Highlights include aguachile fresco, fig & serrano ham salad, roasted rack of lamb, and 21-day dry-aged striploin Wagyu. The dinner is $285 plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 6:30 pm.
