Chloe Castaneda, 4, reacts to a small goat chewing on her dress in the petting zoo at Mayfest on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Fort Worth. Mayfest offered plenty of activities for all ages.
Abigail Dollins
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Thousands gathered at Trinity Park for the third day of the 54th annual Mayfest on Saturday in Fort Worth.
People gather at Mayfest, a community celebration at Trinity Park, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Fort Worth. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Held on the first weekend of May, Mayfest brings live music, carnival rides, food, local art and more along the Trinity River.
Proceeds from the festival are given back to the community in partnership with the City of Fort Worth Park and Recreation Department, the Junior League of Fort Worth, and Streams & Valleys.
Crowds gather to watch pig races during Mayfest at Trinity Park on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Fort Worth. The festival was held along the Trinity River. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The festival started on Thursday, April 30 and runs through Sunday, May 3.
Nora Gibson, 2, colors on a community mural near the children's area of Mayfest on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Fort Worth. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Abigail Shoalts, 5, has a butterfly painted on her face during Mayfest at Trinity Park on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Fort Worth. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Michael Johnson and Justin Chatman walk around Mayfest on bounce stilts on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Fort Worth. The festival started on Thursday, April 30 and runs through Sunday, May 3. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Keiaula Rincon, 8, rides a pony at Mayfest on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Fort Worth. Mayfest brings live music, carnival rides, food, local art and more along the Trinity River. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The Texas Boot Scooters perform during Mayfest at Trinity Park on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Fort Worth. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram
