1) When is FWAAMFest?

FWAAMFest is Saturday, March 20, 2027 from noon to 10 PM. It also includes a free kickoff dance on Friday, March 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and a documentary screening on Sunday, March 21 from 2 to 4 PM

2) Where will FWAAMFest be held?

The free kickoff dance and main festival day will take place at Southside Preservation Hall, 1519 Lipscomb St. Fort Worth, TX 76104. The documentary screening will take place at The Modern Museum of Art Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St, Fort Worth, TX 76107.

3) Is FWAAMFest an indoor or outdoor festival?

FWAAMFest is an indoor festival. However, the outside courtyard is available for jamming, weather permitting.

4) Is FWAAMFest family-friendly?

Yes! All ages are welcome at FWAAMFest, and kids 12 and under get in free.

5) Is there parking at the festival?

Yes, Southside Preservation Hall has a parking lot; click this link for parking info and a street map.

6) What is the cost to attend FWAAMFest?

Main festival day: General Admission $50 • Kids 12 and under free • Seniors 55 and up $40 • Youth 13-18 $20 • Students $25 • School staff $35

Documentary screening: $10

All are welcome at our FREE Friday Kickoff Dance on Friday, March 19 (RSVP recommended, but not required).

7) Can I buy tickets at the door?

Yes, tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

8) What exactly is the FREE Friday Kickoff Dance?

It is a square and contra dance led by our African American Dance Caller Pathways initiative. Join us to learn square and contra dances alongside the rarely-taught Black culture within the traditions.

9) Can I leave the festival and reenter with the same ticket?

Yes; you will be issued a wristband upon entry and can show it at the door for reentry.

10) Is Southside Preservation Hall accessible?

Accessible parking is available in the parking lot, which is on Maddox St., and there is a ramp in the lot. An accessible bathroom is available in the foyer, and all rooms are navigable for wheelchair or motorized scooter users. There is ample seating in both the ballroom and chapel.

For additional accessibility questions/needs, contact info@fwaamfest.com.

11) Are animals allowed?

Only service animals are allowed on the grounds.

12) Will food be available?

Yes; food vendors TBA.

IMPORTANT: SMART GLASSES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES.

Photo & Video Policy/Media Credentials Requests:

By attending the Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival, you consent to being filmed and or photographed, whereas your image, voice, and likeness may be used by the FWAAMFest for promotional purposes. 

To request media credentials for FWAAMFest, fill out this form.

Any photography or video taken at these events, whether in digital or analog format, may also be used by or on behalf of Decolonizing the Music Room or any of the nonprofit’s partners, sponsors, or officers for any purpose, including, but not limited to, archival, promotional, and commercial purposes.

All photographers using professional equipment (i.e. DSLRs/anything with a detachable lenses) are required to have media credentials to take pictures or video at the Festival.

• Cameras cannot be left unattended anywhere in the venue.

• Cameras cannot be set up on stage.

• Additional lighting is not permitted.

• Jibs and overhead booms are strictly prohibited.

• Flash photography is strictly prohibited, unless approved by FWAAMFest via media credentials.

• Attendees may take photos and shoot video for personal, non-commercial use, with personal cameras (excluding SLR/DSLRs) as long as they are not obstructing views or using flash.

• DRONE use is prohibited without specific written permission from FWAAMFest.

• Unauthorized photography or audio/video recording of any performance at the Festival is strictly prohibited.

• The Festival cannot accept liability for any damages, loss or injuries sustained at the Festival, including loss or damage to property, however caused.