The event will span four days with delicious bites and drinks. | Photo by Nancy Farrar via FWFWF
The Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival returns to the Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork for four delicious days and nights. From Thursday, April 3 to Sunday, April 6, you can responsibly sample as many bites as you like + choose from 100+ wines. Act fast — two events have already sold out of their early entrance tickets.
Savor these mouth-watering events
Tacos + Tequila | 6:30-9 p.m. | $75 | Come out of your shell at this event — we think the name speaks for itself. Hurry — because early admission is already sold out.
The Main Event | 6:30-9 p.m. | $145 | Peruse 100+ vendors featuring small plates from local chefs paired with endless beer, wine, and cocktail samples.
Note: Sorry kids, this festival is adults-only (21+).
Tequila Thursday | 4-7 p.m. | Toro Toro | $10 | Get a head start to the weekend and enjoy $10 off of Mezcal flights.
Couples Cook: A Tropical Take on Seafood| 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market | $95 | Grab your Valentine and learn how to make tropical dishes like spicy shrimp, Jamaican coco bread, and pineapple-upside-down cake.
“Picture a Scientist” | 7 p.m. | The Modern | Free | Enjoy the Emmy-nominated 2020 documentary about leading female scientists discussing the new chapters they’ve faced in the STEM field.
Friday, Feb. 7
Valentine Crafts | 2:30 p.m. | West Irving Library, Irving | Free | Grab the kiddos and enjoy making fun and easy Valentine-themed crafts.
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra: Tony Bennett Musical Celebration | Friday, Feb. 7-Saturday, Feb. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall | $9+ | Live from downtown, listen to the smooth tones of the late chart-topping, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” singer.
“In The Heights” | Friday, Feb. 7-Saturday, Nov. 1 | Times vary | Theatre Arlington, Arlington | $43 | Enjoy a rendition of the musical with music and lyrics by Tony Award-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Lunar New Year Celebration | 2 p.m. | Galleria Dallas, Dallas | Free | You won’t want to miss the annual lantern exhibit or the Lion Dance happening on Level 1 by Sephora.
Casey Donahew | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $25+ | The Stockyards will be his backyard when the Burleson-born singer takes the main stage at the world’s largest honky-tonk.
The 10th Annual Outlaw Music Festival has announced its headliners. Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan, featuring the Avett Brothers, will be at Dos Equis Pavillion in Dallas on Saturday, July 5. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Feb. 7. (Dallas Observer)
Opened
There’s a new Japanese restaurant open in North Richland Hills. JAL Japanese Express is a fast-casual style restaurant whose menu contains Japanese favorites like sashimi and nigiri sushi, hibachi entrees, poke bowls + udon soup. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Coming Soon
Looking for a spot that serves breakfast all day? Coming to Keller, Lone Star Cafe is set to open this month. Menu items feature crepes, yogurt parfaits, and their signature Lone Star benedict. Stay tuned for the opening date. (Community Impact)
Opening
Blue Mound Cafe is opening its fourth location in Panther City at the former home of Vickery Cafe. The small chain will feature homestyle Southern and American cuisine like sliders, tuna melts, and cobblers. Brush up on more restaurant news. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Community
AllianceTexas has reportedly generated ~$130 billion throughout its 35-year lifespan. With additions like Truck Yard and HG Sply Co., the 27,000-acre mixed-use mecca saw $10.2 billion in financial gain in 2024 alone. Looking to learn more about Alliance? (The Business Press)
Biz
Tandy Leather is moving its headquarters but will remain close to Cowtown. The 100+ year-old leather company is packing up and moving to a 134,000-sqft spot in Benbrook after September. It remains searching for its new flagship store destination. (WFAA)
Development
A west Fort Worth ranch will be converted into a 1,100-acre, 500-home development, three golf courses, and a water park. The Maverick Golf and Ranch Club doesn’t have a set completion date, but the three-par golf course is expected to be finished this fall while the 18-hole course completed fall of 2026. (WFAA)
Outdoors
The Fort Worth Zoo’s Hall of Wonders will soon see a fresh makeover. Thanks to a $2 million grant from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, the zoo will give the hall much-needed updates, thereby enhancing and educating guest experiences on the zoo’s conservation projects. (City of Fort Worth)
Sports
WFAA lead sports anchor Joe Trahan is celebrating that Elvis Andrus is the 27th player inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame. Follow for the latest sports updates.
Listen
TCU’s 2025 football schedule has been announced and its home schedule kicks off against Abilene Christian on Saturday, Sept. 13. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the TCU Horned Frogs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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