Weekend Worthy: Raise a stein to Oktoberfest’s Fort Worth return
Happy Thursday,
Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate German culture? Head on over to Trinity Park later this week for the return of one of Fort Worth’s most beloved celebrations: Oktoberfest.
The three-day festival features over 50 German polka band performances and an array of Bavarian food and beer. Find out what other activities are in store below.
My colleague, Maria Crane, and I will be there this evening to film a sneak peek of the festivities, so be on the lookout for our recap on the Fort Worth Report’s Instagram page later this week.
Do you have cherished memories from past Oktoberfest celebrations? I would love to hear your stories. Please respond to this email or contact me at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org.
Willkommen to Fort Worth’s beloved German celebration
The festival features carnival rides, dachshund races, bratwurst eating contests, barrel rolling and a 5K race. Vendors will be on the grounds selling traditional German clothing and more.
What: Fort Worth Oktoberfest 2025
When: 5-11 p.m. Sept. 25-26; 11 a.m.-midnight Sept. 27
Where: Trinity Park, 2933 Farmhouse Way, Fort Worth
Admission: $10-$20
Cruise thousands of local hot rods, muscle cars
Guests can check out more than 2,500 customized vehicles and shop for car parts in the event’s vendor market. Organizers will award their favorite cars with awards.
What: 32nd Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals
When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 26-27; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 28
Where: Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth
Admission: $10-$30
Acclaimed Broadway show ‘Life of Pi’ makes a splash downtown
The stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s bestselling novel tells the story of Pi, a boy stranded at sea with a tiger, hyena, zebra and an orangutan. The play brings life-size puppets to the stage.
What: “Life of Pi”
When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, 26; 1:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27; 1:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28
Where: Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth
Admission: $50-$144
Feel that adrenaline rush as bull riders face off for top prize
10 PBR bull riding teams go head-to-head across three days to see which group will come out on top. Chef Tim Love will host his Rattle Battle cooking event in conjunction with the competition in Fort Worth’s Mule Alley.
What: PBR Rattler Days
When: 7:45 p.m. Sept. 26; 6:45 p.m. Sept. 27; 1:45 p.m. Sept. 28
Where: Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth
Admission: $29-$155
Let imaginations run wild as concert brings animal kingdom to life
The Cliburn will present classic music in a family-friendly environment meant to introduce young listeners to the genre. Some of the zoo’s animals will appear throughout the show.
What: Cliburn Family Concerts: The Carnival of the Animals
When: 11 a.m., 2 p.m. Sept. 27
Where: Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth
Admission: $20-$75
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David Moreno is the arts and culture reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org or @davidmreports.
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