Fort Worth’s Main St. Arts Festival, a downtown staple for decades, canceled for 2020
The 2020 Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The festival, which has been a spring staple in downtown for more than two decades, was originally postponed to September from April 16-19.
The board of directors of Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, which produces the event, was forced to cancel because of the increasing surge in coronavirus cases in Tarrant County and “governmental recommendations for restricting large gatherings.”
“The safety and well-being of our festivalgoers, artists, entertainers, vendors, volunteers and sponsors remain our top priority, and we appreciate everyone’s continued support during these uncertain times,” Chairwoman of the Festivals and Events committee Nina Petty said in a release.
Festival producer Jay Downie lamented the tough times for artists across the country.
“We encourage everyone to visit our online artist gallery, browse through this year’s incredible lineup, and continue to support your favorite Main St. artists who have been severely impacted by this year’s nationwide festival cancellations,” Downie said.
You can check out some of the artists and their works at the festival’s website, mainstreetartsfest.org.
