MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival
Claim to Fame: On April 14-17, the 26th annual event took place in downtown Fort Worth. Known as the crown jewel of Texas' events, MAIN ST. is ranked as the No.1 arts festival in Texas and the third largest arts festival in the U.S. by The Harris List and the Art Fair SourceBook, two authoritative reference works on the American art-show circuit.Where to find us: Downtown Fort Worth between the historic Tarrant County Courthouse and the Fort Worth Convention Center. The event is hosted by Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., located in the Fort Worth Club Tower in downtown Fort Worth at 777 Taylor Street, Suite 100.Website: www.mainstreetartsfest.org or www.dfwi.orgSecret of success:The success of the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival can largely be attributed to the high quality of its visual and performing artists. Out of the 1,501 artist applicants received from around the world, only 213 were selected by a jury of local, regional and national arts professionals. More than $4 million worth of art was sold during the festival. Of the nearly 1,000 entertainers who were reviewed, only 300 were selected to perform on three different stages. In addition to the top-tier art and entertainment, the festival combined several social media strategies with a focused public relations campaign, and incorporated a high-end iPhone app and website with traditional print, radio, TV and outdoor marketing to make this year's event a huge success. New enhancements to the festival included free water distributed through U/V filtered dispensers, upgraded restrooms and enhanced transportation options.Runner Up: MayfestHave more to add? News tip? Tell us
