Mayfest returns to Trinity Park

From tickets to parking to events, we have your full list of Mayfest must-dos.

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Pull up a chair and kick back for 40+ musical acts.

Photo courtesy of Mayfest

Mayfest opens today for its 51st Anniversary. The spring fling will welcome back 200,000+ patrons across 33 acres in Trinity Park.

Organized by the Trinity Collaborative, Mayfest raises money for the Trinity River, surrounding parks, and community programs. Read on for an information-fest.

Check out the full list of activities on the Event Schedule . | Photo by @mayfestfw

What to do

  • Eat everything from turkey legs to ice cream from 15+ vendors.
  • Drink up at the craft beer garden and vineyard.
  • Listen to 40+ local bands jam out on three stages.
  • See dance recitals and performances from local groups and youngsters on four community stages.
  • Experience everything from carnival attractions to rock climbing.
  • Shop 40+ art and gift market vendors.
  • Play in the Children’s Area (ages 3-12) with 20+ free activities.

There’s fun for all ages with everything from splash pads to rock climbing. | Photo by @mayfestfw

When

  • Thursday, May 4 | 3:30-9 p.m.
  • Friday, May 5 | 3:30-10 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 6 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 7 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

How much

Everyone gets free admission on Thursday + military families get in free all weekend (with a valid military ID). Tickets for Friday-Sunday are $12 for adults and $7 for kids and older adults.

We can smell it already.

Photo courtesy of Mayfest

How to get there

  • Park for $20 at Farrington Field or Dickies Arena Yellow Lot and catch the tram to the festival’s North Gate.
  • Carpool or rideshare + drop off at the South Gate.
  • Take Trinity Metro bus route 2 or 53.
  • Hop on a shared bike . Remember all Fort Worth Bike Sharing bikes are free on the first Friday of the month.

What to bring

Mayfest is cash-free, meaning credit and debit cards only, except in the Art and Gift Market. Bags, backpacks, and strollers are allowed but will be screened. Coolers and outside food + drink are not allowed. Peep the full list of policies .

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Kate is a Fort Worth native, having returned home after studying architecture and journalism in Alabama and New York. Her writing has appeared in interntional and national publications including Dezeen, Metropolis, Madame Architect, American Theatre, and Architectural Record. She is the co-author of “Dearest Babe, Letters from a World War II Flight Surgeon.”
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