This annual festival kicks off with a parade in downtown Fort Worth and continues with activities all day. A real old-fashioned celebration of Fourth of July is held on the courthouse square of the quaint town, located southwest of Fort Worth on U.S. 377. Fireworks, food, music and fun highlight this country celebration. Grapevine celebrates its namesake with a salute to fine wine and dining. In addition to Indian dances, arts and crafts and a pageant, there are archery competition with handmade bows and arrows.
Continuous entertainment is provided on three stages.
Many groups representing the performing arts within the city also participate. Arts and crafts are for sale. Annual gathering promotes Western heritage and the cowboy way of life. Ranch rodeo, chuck wagon cooking, cowboy poetry, Western swing and more. Candlelight Tour of Homes Weatherford 777-2458 Weatherford, directly west of Fort Worth, stages its annual home tour.