If you have never been, each day is a separate ticketed event with a specific culinary highlight. From Thursday, April 3, to Sunday, April 6, each day will offer its own unique event: Tacos and Tequila, the Main Event, a brunch event, burgers and brews, and barbeque. (See all the details below.)
Tickets include all the food and drinks you can responsibly consume during the event, and proceeds go to the Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation, a nonprofit that raises funds for local grant programs and culinary scholarships. Tickets for each respective day can be purchased on the festival website.
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This spirit is available as part of the weekend-long beverage line-up, but the other highlighted chefs are spread out over the weekend.
Tacos and Tequila
Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork5000 Clearfork Main St.
Thursday, April 3
More than 20 regional chefs will kick off the weekend's events with Tacos and Tequila, including spins on this classic combo. Dos Mares is a new coastal Mexican seafood restaurant opening this summer, and chef Rodrigo Cárdenas will preview dishes and a tequila-based beverage. Mercado Juarez's Eloy Reyes will bring Mesquite-fired Tex-Mex, and Panther City BBQ, recently recognized in the 2024 Michelin guide, will bring some of the best barbecue in Texas. General admission tickets are $75.
The Main Event
Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork5000 Clearfork Main St.
Friday, April 4
Hundreds of chefs will be at this showcase event with small bites, wine tastings, craft beer, cocktails and more. There will be about two dozen chefs, including chef Alessandro Salvatore of Bocca Osteria Romana with authentic Italian cuisine from scratch, Kari Seher of MELT Ice Cream, Te'von Johnson of Roots Southern Table and many more acclaimed chefs. General admission tickets are $145
Rise + Dine
Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork5000 Clearfork Main St.
Saturday, April 5, Noon to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday is a twofer with a brunch theme by day and burgers by night (two separate events, however). In the morning, wander to find tasting tents, vendors and brunch-themed pop-ups. Deborah Williamson of James Provisions is presenting her signature whole-food-focused dishes for brunch. Black Rooster Bakery is in the house, as is Dusty Biscuit Beignets and Flying Carpet Turkish Cafe. View the entire brunch line-up on their website. General admission tickets are $65.
Burgers, Brews and Blues
Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork5000 Clearfork Main St.
Saturday, April 5, 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Burgers, Brews and Blues is all about mini-burgers paired with craft beer. A celebrity judging panel will pick the best pairing; there's also an audience vote. The Bearded Lady, Smakin Mac, Walloon's and the iconic Rodeo Goat will all pitch in. See the full list of food here. For music, Michael Lee and the Wartime Limousine is opening and Danny Joseph is headlining. Tickets are $95.
Ring of Fire
Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork5000 Clearfork Main St.
Sunday, April 6, 2 to 5 p.m.
The Ring of Fire is saved for the last day of the festival. Smoky flavors and caramelization are paired with wine, beer and spirits, set to the beat of a live band. Some of the pitmasters include Eddie Villanueva of Cattleman's Steakhouse, Jon Bonnell of Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine, Matt Pittman of Meat Church and over a dozen other barbeque joints. Max Stalling is the opener on Sunday, and The Great Divide will hit the stage for the weekend's final act. Tickets are $75.
