A note regarding COVID-19
Upcoming Events in Fort Worth
Fort Worth
“Alex Da Corte: The Whale”
March 2–Sept. 7
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St.
The first museum exhibition to survey the interdisciplinary artist’s long relationship with painting focuses on the past decade of the Venezuelan American’s career and features more than 40 paintings, several drawings, and a video that considers painting as a performative act.
Fort Davis
Davis Mountains Preserve Open Weekends
March 14-16, July 11-13, Aug. 22-24, Nov. 7-9
Davis Mountains Preserve , State Highway 118 North (about 10 miles past McDonald Observatory)
The Nature Conservancy’s Davis Mountains Preserve—home to Mount Livermore and Baldy Peak—is closed to the public for research and conservation-related management activities throughout the majority of the year. However, the preserve opens for camping, hiking, biking, equestrian, picnics, photography, birding, and other outdoor activities on select weekends throughout the year. All are invited, no reservation required.
nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/events/tx-davis-mountains-open-days
Fort Worth
Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival
April 3-6
Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork, 5000 Clearfork Main St.
The Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival returns with an indulgent ode to the city’s diverse community of chefs and food artisans, craft brewers, winemakers, and distillers. With gourmet eats, craft drinks, and live beats, take a thrilling ride through North Texas’ finest culinary offerings.
Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival
April 10-13
Downtown, Main Street
Ranked the No.3 fine arts event in the country, the always-free Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival caters to the whole family, showcasing over 200 jury-selected visual artists, live music, local cuisine, the family-friendly TCC Makers Zone, craft beer, and wine tastings across 18 square blocks throughout downtown.
Fort Davis
Dark Skies Festival
April 21-26
McDonald Observatory, 3640 Dark Sky Drive
Join McDonald Observatory in celebrating far West Texas’s famous dark skies with special talks, tours, star parties, and other activities. Events are held at McDonald Observatory and locations throughout Alpine, Marfa, and surrounding communities.
Fort Stockton
Big Bend Open Road Race
April 23-26
Fort Stockton Convention Center, 2181 I-10 Service Road
The most challenging open-road race in the country for more than 20 years, the Big Bend Open Road Race is a 118-mile loop from Fort Stockton to Sanderson and back that’s open to everyone older than 18. Festivities include a car show, a party at Rooney Park, and a parade through town showcasing all the cars and hot rods primed for the competition.
Fort Worth
PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast Ride For Redemption
May 14-15
Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave.
Ride For Redemption is the second phase of the PBR World Finals, determining the final five spots of the 25-rider field that competes at the PBR World Championship. The on-the-dirt action inside Cowtown Coliseum is accompanied by a myriad of can’t-miss programming throughout the Fort Worth Stockyards, including the Stockyards Stampede.