Art Worth Festival 2026: Fort Worth, October 23–25

A piece of glass looks different when you have watched the material take shape. That connection between finished work and the skills behind it is part of the appeal of Art Worth Festival, returning to Fort Worth, Texas, October 23–25, 2026. The outdoor festival pairs a juried art exhibition with decorative-arts demonstrations and classical music on the lawn at The Shops at Clearfork.

Event details

• Dates: Friday–Sunday, October 23–25, 2026.
• Hours: Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., local time.
• Venue: The Shops at Clearfork lawn, 5135 Monahans Ave. at Edwards Ranch Road, Fort Worth, TX 76109.
• Admission and parking: Free.
• Organizer: ArtWorks Foundation.

Use the official Art Worth information and the magazine’s Art Worth database listing when planning your visit.

What visitors can expect

The organizer describes a national juried exhibition alongside demonstrations in glassblowing, metalsmithing, pottery, woodturning and sculpture. Watching one of these processes can change what you notice in an artist’s display: the thickness of a glass rim, a tool mark in wood or the way separate parts join in metal.

Classical music is another defining element. The festival’s published program draws on area school and university ensembles as well as professional performers, including Fort Worth Opera. Check the current performance schedule before choosing a time to visit; a general festival description does not guarantee that a particular ensemble appears throughout the weekend.

What makes this festival special

Art Worth brings looking, listening and making into the same outing. Allow a demonstration to interrupt your browsing, then return to the exhibition with fresh questions. The Clearfork setting also places restaurants close to the festival, making a meal break possible without turning the entire day into a driving itinerary.

Planning your visit

The organizer’s map and parking page identifies two free garages, with access around Ozona/Gage and Trailhead Bend Road; street parking is also available. Consult that map for your approach and the current lawn layout.

This is an outdoor visit. Bring sun protection, choose comfortable shoes and check the forecast before leaving. If glass catches your eye, the magazine’s questions to ask before buying handblown glass can help you discuss use, care and transport with its maker.

Information for exhibiting artists

Art Worth is juried. Its current artist application page already discusses the 2027 cycle, so exhibitors attending this October should rely on their individual 2026 acceptance and setup instructions. Do not assume a future-year prospectus describes this year’s arrangements.

Before you go

Recheck the official website for weather notices, demonstrations, music times and access information. Find other destinations in the upcoming shows directory, the Weekend Art Show Finder and the Show Guides archive.

Advance preview; organizer information checked October 18, 2026. Featured image is AI-generated conceptual imagery, not a photograph of the festival.