{"id":161973,"date":"2026-02-12T19:05:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T19:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/161973\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T19:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T19:05:14","slug":"39th-annual-main-st-arts-festival-returning-to-downtown-fort-worth-april-16-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/161973\/","title":{"rendered":"39th annual MAIN ST. Arts Festival returning to Downtown Fort Worth April 16-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

FORT WORTH, Texas (February 11, 2026) \u2013-\u00a0The\u00a0MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival (MAIN ST.)<\/a>, presented by PNC Bank, will return to the bricks of downtown Fort Worth for its 39th year from April 16-19, 2026. As Texas\u2019 largest arts festival and one of the top-ranked fine arts events in the U.S., the free-to-attend festival will span 18 square blocks and offer four days of world-class art, live music, food, drinks, and family-friendly fun.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s festival will feature an outdoor gallery with more than 200 jury-selected artists from across the nation chosen from nearly 1,000 applicants. Among those exhibiting are several of last year\u2019s award winners, including\u00a0Joey Brock\u00a0(Best Emerging Artist),\u00a0YanFang Inlow\u00a0(Best of Show \u2013 Fiber),\u00a0Warren Nelson\u00a0(Raymond Rains Award \u2013 Emerging Artist), and Merit Award recipients\u00a0David Bjurstrom\u00a0(Drawing),\u00a0Paveen Beer Chunhaswasdikul(Ceramics),\u00a0Bobby Goldsmith\u00a0(Drawing),\u00a0Matthew Hatala\u00a0(Wood),\u00a0Karen Libecap\u00a0(Painting),\u00a0Igor Menaker\u00a0(Photography), and\u00a0Robert Varela (Metalwork). An estimated $4 million worth of art is expected to be sold, showcasing 15 different artistic media including sculpture, painting, photography, jewelry, and mixed media.<\/p>\n

The 2026 MAIN ST. will also present a diverse lineup of musical entertainment across three stages. Headliners include Austin-based rock artist\u00a0Ian Moore, Americana group\u00a0Ghosts of Hill County, and a special evening of 80\u2019s music presented by\u00a0Studio 80. The stages will also feature performances from jazz artists\u00a0Marion Meadows,\u00a0Brian Simpson, and\u00a0Jessy J, Tejano groups\u00a0Avizo\u00a0and\u00a0Quimikoz del Son, rising country star\u00a0Tristan Roberson, R&B\/soul singer\u00a0Kenya C, and the ever-popular cover band\u00a0Poo Live Crew.<\/p>\n

\u201cMAIN ST. transforms downtown into a celebration of creativity, connection, and community,\u201d said Dale Klose, PNC territory executive for the southwest and mountain region. \u201cAs 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Attendees can enjoy a wide array of culinary delights, from Texas barbecue and festival classics to international cuisine, available at multiple food courts. For families, the TCC Makers Zone will provide a variety of hands-on, interactive activities designed to inspire creativity and innovation for all age, including printmaking, henna and glitter tattoos, foam crafts, sand art, caricatures, and more.<\/p>\n

MAIN ST. is produced by Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community through cultural programming. The 2026 MAIN ST. is presented by\u00a0PNC Bank\u00a0and supported by major sponsors, including\u00a0BMW,\u00a0Riboli Family Wines,\u00a0Studio 80,\u00a0Tarrant County College,\u00a0Thomas J. Henry Law, and\u00a0UTA West.\u00a0Additional support comes from\u00a0Hear Fort Worth,\u00a0Music Professionals Trust Fund, and\u00a0Trinity Metro. Media sponsors include\u00a092.1 HANK FM\u00a0and\u00a095.9 The Ranch, and hotel sponsor\u00a0Courtyard by Marriott Fort Worth Downtown\/Blackstone. Through the generous contributions of these sponsors and supporters, MAIN ST. solidifies Fort Worth\u2019s reputation as a thriving center for artistic and cultural excellence.<\/p>\n

Festival hours for 2026 are:<\/p>\n

Thursday, April 16: 10 a.m. \u2013 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Friday, April 17: 10 a.m. \u2013 11 p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 18: 10 a.m. \u2013 11 p.m.<\/p>\n

Sunday, April 19: 10 a.m. \u2013 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

To join the conversation, use the official hashtag\u00a0#MainSt2026, and visit\/follow MAIN ST. online at:<\/p>\n

ABOUT MAIN ST. FORT WORTH ARTS FESTIVAL
The MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival (MAIN ST.), presented by PNC Bank, is celebrating its 39th year on April 16-19, 2026. As the largest fine arts event in Texas, the always-free-to-attend MAIN ST. will feature over 200 jury-selected visual artists, live music on two stages, authentic local cuisine, the family-friendly \u201cMakers Zone,\u201d craft beer pavilions, wine tastings, and more across 18 square blocks throughout Downtown Fort Worth. For more information, visit\u00a0www.mainstreetartsfest.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ABOUT DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH INITIATIVES, INC.
Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization formed in 1988 to complement the work of Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. by providing a funding pathway for charitable, educational, and public-purpose activities, such as community festivals, affordable residential development, park improvements, and management. Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. produces the annual MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival and the GM Financial Parade of Lights, which have an economic impact of more than $28 million annually and attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to Downtown Fort Worth each year. For more information, visit\u00a0www.DFWI.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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