Frequently Asked Questions

Age Restrictions

Ages 12 and under are free to enter the festival without a ticket. Ages 13 and older will require a ticket.

Billy Bob's Entry Information

SILVER VIP PASS Ticket Holders: Look for the FWMF staff at the entrance of Billy Bob’s. Please show the FWMF staff your VIP wristband in exchange for a reserved seat ticket to use upon entry into Billy Bob’s. Billy Bob’s reserved seating will only be accessible to VIP ticketholders on Friday 3/1 and Saturday 3/2.  Thursday, 2/29 will be a pit show with no reserved seating, but VIP ticketholders will have priority access into the venue. There is no re-entry if you decide to leave for the night.  Please visit billybobstexas.com for more information. Reserved seats are available on a first come, first served basis.

All Other Ticketholders: You may enter Billy Bob’s general admission area on Thursday, 2/29, Friday 3/1 and/or Saturday 3/2 by simply showing your FWMF wristband.  There is no re-entry if you decide to leave for the night.  Please visit billybobstexas.com for more information.

Credential Pickup

All ticketholders must visit the festival box office to receive their festival credential or wristband. Badges and wristbands for SILVER VIP, Artist and Conference attendees and wristbands for LONESTAR 3-DAY GA, BLUEBONNET 2-DAY GA and single-day GA ticket holders can be picked up at will call at the Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall box office located at 122 E Exchange Ave Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76164.

Credential pickup will begin at the following times:
- Wednesday 2/28 at 3pm
- Thursday 2/29 at 9am
- Friday 3/1 at 9am
- Saturday 3/2 at 11am

Box office will be open all day for pickup. Please bring a valid photo ID that matches the will call name to claim.

FESTIVAL Map

View the 2024 FWMF site map with venue locations, box office headquarters and parking locations here.

Parking

Parking in the Fort Worth Stockyards is a challenge so plan accordingly. The absolute, best way to get here is through a ride-share service. If you must drive, Valet Parking is available near the entrance to Tannahill’s on Exchange Street for $20. There are also several paid lots within a short walk of the venue.

Restaurant Reservations

If you're looking for the best places in the Stockyards for any kind of bite, try one of Chef Tim Love's restaurants. Check out the infamous Lonesome Dove and Tannahill's Tavern, along with Love Shack, Caterina's Ristorante, Paloma Suerte, or even a drink or two at White Elephant. Make reservations for while you’re in town for the festival: cheftimlove.com/restaurants

Schedule

Full festival schedule of performances and panels can be viewed here: fortworthmusicfestival.com/schedule
Schedule is subject to change.

Ticketing Packages

All ticket packages can be viewed here:
fortworthmusicfestival.com/tickets

Upgrades

If you would like to upgrade your ticket to one of our elevated experiences, please visit our box office located at 122 E Exchange Ave Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76164.

Box office will open at the following times:
- Wednesday 2/28 at 3pm
- Thursday 2/29 at 9am
- Friday 3/1 at 9am
- Saturday 3/2 at 11am

Box office will remain open all day to assist with your ticketing needs.

Venue Policies

Information regarding allowed and prohibited items and additional venues policies can be found here: tannahills.com/connect/faqs

VIP & Premium Experiences

Artist Hospitality Experience

Location: White Elephant (Upstairs)

Private lounge with light bites and open bar with well drinks exclusively for performers at FWMF 2024.

Operating Hours:

  • Thursday 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Friday 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Saturday 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
VIP Club

Location: Tannahill’s - Backstage Club (2nd Floor of Tannahill’s)

Premium lounge with open bar with well drinks & complimentary buffets exclusively for our Silver VIP Pass holders.

Operating Hours:

  • Wednesday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Dinner Buffet)
  • Thursday 12:00PM to 9:00 PM (Lunch & Dinner Buffet)
  • Friday 12:00PM to 10:00 PM (Lunch & Dinner Buffet)
  • Saturday Noon to 10:00 PM (Lunch & Dinner Buffet)

Compass Hospitality Suite

Location: Tannahill’s Suite and Bridge-to-Nowhere (2nd Floor of Tannahill’s)

Private suite experience with open bar with well drinks & complimentary buffets for our Compass Suite pass holders.

Operating Hours:

  • Thursday 12:00PM to 9:00 PM (Lunch & Dinner Buffet)
  • Friday 12:00PM to 10:00 PM (Lunch & Dinner Buffet)
  • Saturday 12:00PM to 10:00 PM (Lunch & Dinner Buffet)
Bar Menu for All VIP & Premium Experiences

Well Spirits: Altos Blanco, Altos Reposado, Beefeater Gin, Absolut Vodka, TX Bourbon, Jameson Irish, Malibu Rum

Beer:  Michelob Ultra, Shiner, Miller Lite, Coors Banquet, Dos XX

Wine: House Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc

Cocktails:

  • Irish Mule:  Jameson, lime ginger beer
  • TX Lemonade: TX Bourbon, lemon and simple syrup
  • Codigo Paloma: Codigo Blanco, grapefruit juice, lime, Jarritos soda
  • Codigo Magarita: Codigo Blanco, lime and Cointreau
  • Absolut Watermelon Ranch: Absolut Ciron, watermelon juice, soda

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