Fort Worth Festivals & Shows

If you know anything about Texas and Texans, you know we like to celebrate. The city of Fort Worth is no exception. Love chocolate? Let's throw a party! Love arts and crafts? Let's throw a party! Love hunting and fishing? Let's throw a party! See how Texans get down at one of these Fort Worth festivals.

Ride 'em cowboy! Check out a true Texas tradition at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. The 23-day event includes rodeo action, livestock shows, kid-friendly exhibits, live music, food, a carnival, shopping and so much more.

Phone: (817) 877-2400
Web: www.fwssr.com

Learn more about your favorite outdoor activities at the Super Outdoor Expo. Brush up on your fishing, shooting and archery skills, and get some information about the animals you may encounter while playing in the wild. The Expo also gives out great tips about outdoor recreation in the area.

Phone: (817) 886-1222
Web: www.swf.usace.army.mil

The Funky Finds Spring Fling promises to have something for everyone. The family and pet-friendly event showcases handmade indie arts and crafts, including pet goods, clothing, jewelry, art, plush items, accessories, paper goods, home goods and much more.

Web: www.funkyfinds.com

Etsy Fort Worth presents the Cowtown Indie Bazaar, a craft show featuring 100% handmade crafts. All proceeds from the show support handmade arts in the DFW community. Support the cause and get your next unique piece of art at the Cowtown Bazaar.

Web: www.cowtownindiebazaar.com

Embrace your love for chocolate at the ChocolateFest in Grapevine. Try the best chocolate cookies, chocolate covered marshmallows, chocolate covered pretzels and just plain chocolate in the DFW area. The event also hosts wine tasting and artwork by local artists.

Web: www.chocolatefestgrapevine.org

Don't miss one of the top 3 arts festivals in the U.S., the Main Street Fort Worth Art Festival. The annual April extravaganza showcases a juried art fair, live concerts, street performers, theater showcases, food tents and more.

Web: www.mainstreetartsfest.org

Celebrate Texas' official start of summer at the annual Mayfest at Trinity Park. Rides, food, arts & crafts and 7 live stages with entertainment deliver plenty of fun in great outdoors after a long winter.

Web: www.mayfest.org

Don't know your "La Traviata" from your "Il Trovatore"? No problem. The annual Fort Worth Opera Festival in May features opera-alternatives like "Hydrogen Jukebox" by beat poet Allen Ginsberg and avant-garde composer Philip Glass. Bravo!

Web: www.fwopera.org

Herb aficionados and those who dream of a kitchen window box filled with savory sprouts will enjoy the annual Herb Festival, held on the third Saturday in May. Expert growers, a silent auction, herbal crafts and gourmet products are all part of the fun.

Web: www.gfwhs.org

Get jazzed by world-class musicians and soak in the creative vibe at the annual Jazz by the Boulevard festival, held every September in the heart of Fort Worth's Cultural District. Organizers round out the experience with cooking demonstrations, pottery, sculpture, jewelry and mixed-media items for sale.

Web: www.fortworthjazz.com

See how creative types elevate music, art, entertainment and food into a higher form of expression at the annual MúsicArte de Fort Worth every October. The exciting celebration of Latino cultures spans six blocks in downtown Sundance Square.

Web: www.musicartefw.com

Savory foods, cultural dance performances, shopping and a children's area are all on the menu at the annual Greekfest. Enjoy your fill of moussaka, spanakopita, dolmathes and more. Held every November at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church.

Web: www.fortworthgreekfestival.com

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