The 39th Annual Main Street Arts Festival Returns This April
MAIN ST. has been a Fort Worth tradition for 39 years.
MAIN ST. has been a Fort Worth tradition for 39 years.
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The Largest Arts Festival in Texas is a Springtime Must, Featuring Over 200 Juried Artists
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The 39th annual MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival is returning to downtown Fort Worth on April 16 through 19. It’s the No. 3-ranked fine arts festival in the country. Spanning 18 square blocks, this Fort Worth tradition affords four days of world-class art, live music, food, drinks, and family-friendly fun. Texas’s largest arts festival is on the way.
“MAIN ST. transforms downtown into a celebration of creativity, connection, and community,” says Dale Klose, PNC territory executive for the southwest and mountain region.
“As presenting sponsor, PNC is proud to help keep this experience free and accessible for all, supporting artists and small businesses that help Fort Worth thrive.”
A Curated Collection of Artists
This year’s festival will feature an outdoor gallery with more than 200 jury-selected artists from across the nation. These 200 have been whittled down from nearly 1,000 applicants.
Among those exhibiting are several of last year’s award winners, according to a release:
Joey Brock (Best Emerging Artist)
YanFang Inlow (Best of Show – Fiber)
Warren Nelson (Raymond Rains Award – Emerging Artist) and Merit Award recipients
David Bjurstrom (Drawing)
Paveen Beer Chunhaswasdikul (Ceramics)
Bobby Goldsmith (Drawing)
Matthew Hatala (Wood)
Karen Libecap (Painting)
Igor Menaker (Photography)
Robert Varela (Metalwork)
“An estimated $4 million worth of art is expected to be sold,” they say. Artists represent 15 different media, including sculpture, painting, photography, jewelry, and mixed media.
Music, Munchies, and More
The 2026 festival will showcase a lineup of musical entertainment across three stages. “Headliners include Austin-based rock artist Ian Moore, Americana group Ghosts of Hill County, and a special evening of 80’s music presented by Studio 80, they say.
“The stages will also feature performances from jazz artists Marion Meadows, Brian Simpson, and Jessy J, Tejano groups Avizo and Quimikoz del Son, rising country star Tristan Roberson, R&B/soul singer Kenya C, and the ever-popular cover band Poo Live Crew.”
There are plenty of dining options, including multiple food courts. Options will range from Texas barbecue and festival classics to international cuisine.
“For families, the TCC Makers Zone will provide a variety of hands-on, interactive activities designed to inspire creativity and innovation for all ages,” Explorations of printmaking, henna and glitter tattoos, foam crafts, sand art, caricatures, are on deck this year.
Main Street Arts Festival is produced by Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community through cultural programming. Festival hours for 2026 are Thursday, April 16, from 10 am to 10 pm; Friday, April 17, from 10 am to 11 pm; Saturday, April 18 from 10 am to 11 pm; and Sunday, April 19, from 10 am to 8 pm.
Along with Mayfest and Fort Food & Wine Festival, MAIN ST. is a springtime must attend event.