MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival
The 2020 MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival is officially off for this year, its producer said Thursday, citing increasing concerns about COVID-19 and government recommendations for restricting large gatherings to prevent community spread.
Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. (DFWII) originally scheduled MAIN ST. for April 16 – 19, then postponed it to September. It’s now canceled for this year, DFWII said.
“MAIN ST.’s relaunch will be scheduled with overriding consideration given to public health and safety,” the organization said. DFWII is a nonprofit formed in 1988 to complement Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., the downtown advocacy organization. DFWII provides a funding path for charitable, educational and public-purpose activities.
“It’s with a heavy heart that we’ve come to the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival,” said Nina Petty, chair of the Festivals and Events Committee for Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. and member of the DFWII board of directors. “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.”
