What is the Fort Worth Art Fair?
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The Fort Worth Art Fair is a four-day celebration of fine art, music, and local culture held each spring in
Sundance
Square Plaza. What sets the Fair apart is its exclusive focus on local and Texas artists, highlighting the
remarkable talent rooted in this region.
Visitors can browse and purchase original artwork, meet the artists who created it, enjoy live music from
local
performers, and spend the day dining, shopping, and exploring Fort Worth’s cultural living room.
When and where is the Fort Worth Art Fair?
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The Fort Worth Art Fair takes place April 16-19, 2026, in Sundance Square Plaza at 100 E. 3rd St., Fort
Worth,
Texas. The art tent is open each day from 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
Easy to access and simple to navigate, the Fair is centered entirely within the iconic Plaza. Visitors can
explore
art, music, and local culture all in one walkable setting.
View the
Sundance Square map to plan your
visit and see where everything is located.
Do I need to buy a ticket?
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The Fort Worth Art Fair is free to the public, thanks to the support of generous event sponsors.
What happens if it rains during the Fort Worth Art Fair?
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The Fort Worth Art Fair is a rain-or-shine event. Rain will not affect the Fair, and programming will
continue as
scheduled. In the event of severe weather, any updates will be posted here on our website and official
social
channels, as well as on the Sundance Square website and social channels.
Will food and drinks be available at the Fort Worth Art Fair?
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Yes. Restaurants across Sundance Square will be open throughout the Fair, offering a wide range of dining
options
just steps from the Plaza. In addition, Plaza bars will serve beer, wine, craft cocktails, and frozen drinks
during
the event.
Please note that alcoholic beverages purchased inside the Plaza must be consumed within the Plaza.
View a full list of Sundance Square restaurants
here.
Sundance Square offers several convenient parking garages and surface lots within easy walking distance of
the Fort
Worth Art Fair. In addition, curbside city meters are free on weeknights and weekends. Paid parking is also
available throughout downtown Fort Worth, with rates posted at each location.
View detailed parking information
here.
Is the Fort Worth Art Fair the same thing as the Main Street Art Festival?
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No.
The Fort Worth Art Fair is a separate event held in Sundance Square Plaza during the same week. What makes
the Fort
Worth Art Fair unique is its focus on artists from Fort Worth and across Texas, highlighting the depth of
talent
within the region’s creative community. While both events celebrate the arts, the Fort Worth Art Fair offers
a
distinctly local experience centered in its most iconic gathering place.
Are there any items I should leave at home?
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To keep the Plaza safe and easy to navigate for everyone, coolers, folding chairs, wagons, and picnic
blankets are
not permitted.
Limited seating and tables will be available throughout Sundance Square Plaza, and guests are welcome to
enjoy the
surrounding restaurants, patios, and gathering spaces.
Still have questions? For general inquiries, email info@fortworthartfair.com.