Major Texas event
MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival
April 15–18, 2027 · Fort Worth, Texas · Tarrant County
Why plan around MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival?
MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival turns a large stretch of downtown Fort Worth into a free outdoor arts district with nationally selected artists, live entertainment, food and heavy pedestrian activity across four days.
Verified event details
Organizer: Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. ↗
Verified admission options
Official-source details checked 2026-09-01. Ticket prices and lineups can change; confirm the linked official source before purchasing or traveling.
Plan the visit
Use the published 2027 operating dates
The official festival site lists April 15-18, 2027, with daily public hours beginning at 10 a.m. and later closing times Thursday through Saturday than on Sunday.
Plan transportation around downtown streets
The event occupies Main Street and multiple downtown blocks. Review current street closures, parking and transit guidance before driving into the festival core.
Admission is free, purchases are not
General festival attendance is free according to the organizer. Art, food, beverages and other purchases are separate, so visitors can structure the day around browsing, performances or collecting.
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