Fort Worth Texas Best Food and Drink Festivals 

Texas Tacos & Tequila Festival: May

The DFW metroplex's largest Latin food and beverage celebration draws more than 2,000 attendees to the Panthers Pavilion in Arlington. The Texas Tacos & Tequila Festival features over 40 local vendors including Mi Cocina, Torchy's Tacos, and Taco Diner serving authentic street tacos alongside craft margaritas and premium tequila tastings. Live entertainment includes performances by Tejano bands La Mafia and Los Palominos, plus local mariachi groups throughout the day.

Festival activities include a taco-eating contest, lucha libre wrestling matches, and interactive tequila education sessions led by master distillers. A dedicated market area showcases artisan goods from local Mexican-American craftspeople and artists.
 
Burgers, Brews & Blues Festival: April

This local Texas food festival combines the savory appeal of gourmet burgers with craft beer tastings and live blues performances. More than 35 food vendors, including Rodeo Goat, Fred's Texas Cafe, and Twisted Root Burger Co., serve up creative and classic burger variations ranging from traditional beef to exotic game meats and vegetarian options. The festival, hosted at Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork, features over 40 regional craft breweries offering unlimited beer samples from their signature and seasonal collections. Live blues performances on two stages keep the energy high throughout the day, with past performers including local favorites like Holland K. Smith and the Texas Slim Blues Band.

This Festival attracts thousands of attendees annually come to enjoy the combination of food, drinks, and music along the Trinity River. Special features include a burger competition where local chefs compete for the title of "Best Burger," outdoor games, a VIP lounge area with premium viewing spaces, and air-conditioned restroom trailers for added comfort.

Fort Worth Oktoberfest: September

The largest celebration of German culture in North Texas transforms Trinity Park into a lively beer garden complete with traditional music, dancing, and cuisine. Drawing over 10,000 attendees annually, the festival features more than 50 food and craft vendors serving authentic dishes like schnitzel, bratwurst, and fresh-baked pretzels from local favorites including Alpine Haus and Little Germany Restaurant. Festival-goers can sample from over 80 German and domestic beer varieties while enjoying live performances from polka bands and traditional folk dancers on multiple stages throughout the venue.

The park setting allows guests to participate in unique activities like dachshund races, barrel rolling competitions, and stein-hoisting contests, while the Alpine Village marketplace showcases handcrafted German goods and artisanal products. Children can enjoy their own dedicated entertainment area featuring carnival games, face painting, and a rock climbing wall, making it truly a family-friendly event. Local German social clubs and cultural organizations contribute to the festival's authenticity by hosting demonstrations of traditional customs, including folk dance lessons and yodeling workshops.

Grapevine GrapeFest: September

The largest 4 day wine festival in the Southwest United States attracts over 200,000 visitors annually to historic downtown Grapevine. GrapeFest features more than 40 Texas wineries offering tastings, along with signature local vintners like Messina Hof, Becker Vineyards, and Lost Oak Winery showcasing their finest selections. Festival highlights include the popular People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic, where attendees can sample from hundreds of Texas wines and vote for their favorites, plus the GrapeStomp competition where teams compete to produce the most juice.

The open-air event spans multiple city blocks and hosts over 75 food vendors serving everything from traditional festival fare to gourmet food trucks offering Texas BBQ, street tacos, and wine-inspired cuisine. Live music fills four stages throughout the weekend, with past performers including local Texas country artists and regional rock bands playing across genres from blues to contemporary hits. Beyond wine tastings, visitors can enjoy carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, cooking demonstrations from local chefs, and the unique Italian Car Show featuring vintage and modern Italian automobiles.

These festivals not only offer delectable flavors but also provide a chance to connect with the local community, making them experiences you won't want to miss in the heart of Texas.