URGENT UPDATE: The highly anticipated Cowtown Cookoff & Music Festival is set to kick off this weekend at the Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth, promising a weekend filled with live music, delicious Texas barbecue, and family-friendly activities. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on February 20-21, 2026, and admission is free!
Expect a vibrant atmosphere as local performers including Wade Hatton, Brett Watts, and Poo Live Crew take the stage, bringing the best of Texan culture to life. Each purchase of a barbecue plate supports the nonprofit C4K (Fort Worth Cops for Kids), making this event not only a culinary delight but also a chance to give back to the community.
WHAT: Cowtown Cookoff & Music Festival
WHEN: February 20-21, 2026, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
WHERE: Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth
ADMISSION: Free
In addition to the festival, art lovers can explore two remarkable exhibitions featuring the works of Mexican-American artists Benito Huerta and David Lozano at the William Campbell Gallery. The exhibitions, titled “Brownsville” and “Puncture,” showcase innovative interpretations of traditional art forms and will be on view through March 14, 2026.
WHAT: “Brownsville” and “Puncture” exhibitions
WHEN: February 19-21, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Feb. 19, 20); 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Feb. 21)
WHERE: William Campbell Gallery, 217 Foch St., Fort Worth
ADMISSION: Free
Art enthusiasts can also attend a special lecture at the Kimbell Art Museum on February 20, 2026, where architect Sue Ann Kahn will discuss her father, the esteemed Louis I. Khan, showcasing his private sketchbook from 1974. This lecture promises a unique glimpse into the creative process behind some of the world’s most revered architecture.
WHAT: Friday Evening Lecture – “A Conversation about Louis I. Khan and His Last Notebook”
WHEN: February 20, 2026, 6-7 p.m.
WHERE: Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth
ADMISSION: Free; seats are limited
Music lovers should not miss the chance to see internationally acclaimed pianist Keiko Matsui perform live on February 21, 2026, at the Arlington Music Hall. Matsui’s medleys will blend jazz, classical, and world music, captivating audiences with her soulful melodies.
WHAT: Keiko Matsui Live in Arlington
WHEN: February 21, 2026, 7:30-10 p.m.
WHERE: Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., Arlington
ADMISSION: $48-$70
Lastly, join a powerful discussion on film themes during a special Black History Month screening of the 1991 film “Daughters of the Dust” at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. The screening, facilitated by Dev’n Goodman, will take place on February 24, 2026.
WHAT: Reel House Presents “Daughters of the Dust”
WHEN: February 24, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth
ADMISSION: Pay-what-you-can
Don’t miss out on these exciting events! Share your experiences and enjoy this vibrant weekend in Fort Worth.
For more updates and community events, stay tuned to the Fort Worth Report.
