Fort Worth will host two major art festivals during the weekend of October 23 to 25, 2026. The events take place in different parts of the city: Near Southside’s ArtsGoggle presented by Frost on Magnolia Avenue and the Art Worth Festival at The Shops at Clearfork.
ArtsGoggle marks its 23rd annual iteration. The one-mile-long festival features more than 1,000 vendors selling handcrafted goods such as soaps, candles, and food items. It also showcases work from emerging local artists and returning favorites. The event includes a family-friendly Magnolia Make Believe zone for children and a Texas Health Resources Family Rest Zone for attendees seeking respite.
The Art Worth Festival is in its fifth year. Approximately 100 artists were selected by a panel including visual arts community members and directors from major U.S. art festivals. Participants come from across Texas and the United States.
The festival includes live demonstrations of decorative arts disciplines like glassblowing, metalsmithing, sculpture, pottery, and woodturning in partnership with groups such as The Woodturners of North Texas and SiNaCa Glass Studios.
Music programming differs between the two events. ArtsGoggle features local musicians performing indie rock, hip hop, folk, and Americana genres. The Art Worth Festival offers classical music performances by area ensembles, including FWISD orchestras, university programs, and the Fort Worth Opera, which performs daily at the event.
