Mayfest Almost Here

[Townsend]

Hey, May 1st kicks also off the week long Mayfest event  in Fort Worth, Texas in Trinity park. A radio & TV station crew do a tug of war across the Trinity River. The winners stay dry. It's wild time down there.

Holy crap...it's Harry Carey:

"Hey!! If the moon was made of spare ribs, woudja eat it?"

[OpenYourEyesTulsa]

I like the poster. 

I am a fan of Mayfest but I wish it was bigger and I miss the main mall. 

[RecycleMichael]

Fort Worth Mayfest cancelled...

April 30, 2009



Today, the Tarrant County Public Health Department issued a statement urging the cancellation of organized events, including Mayfest that are designed to attract students from the Fort Worth Independent School District. 

Because of the current public health crisis and the emergency and disaster declarations by the federal and state governments, large outdoor public gatherings have been deemed unsafe, and the City has decided to cancel this year's Mayfest event, as well as several other events this weekend. The City regrets that this action must be taken; however, in the interest of public health and safety, this directive is necessary. Please know that this decision was made after extensive consultation with state and local health officials. The effect on Mayfest was clearly communicated including the impact on the volunteers, service organizations and ultimately the community agencies that benefit from its proceeds.

This action follows an official determination April 26 and 29 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the State of Texas, respectively that a public health emergency exists and a declaration of a state of disaster as a result of confirmed cases of Swine Influenza A. In addition, on April 30, 2009 based on the presence of three suspected cases of Swine Influenza A and one confirmed case, the Fort Worth Independent School District closed all district schools and strongly recommended that District students stay at home. 

[Conan71]

I like the poster. 

I am a fan of Mayfest but I wish it was bigger and I miss the main mall. 

I like the Blue Dome festival, reminds me of Mayfest many years ago.  It's great when you have the time to hit both festivals.  Mayfest just seems a bit sterile or too polished for me. 

[Hoss]

Holy crap...it's Harry Carey:

"Hey!! If the moon was made of spare ribs, woudja eat it?"

Super quote:

"Hey, if you were a hot dog, and you were starvin' to death, would you eat yourself?  I know I would!  First I'd slather myself with brown mustard and relish; I'd be delicious!"

[sgrizzle]

Mayfest is going to feel a lot different this year too. There are 4 indoor galleries (up from two just two years ago) and the siteplan is more spread out to better accommodate the neighboring businesses and make it less crowded.

[Danny]

I like the Blue Dome festival, reminds me of Mayfest many years ago.  It's great when you have the time to hit both festivals.  Mayfest just seems a bit sterile or too polished for me. 

I agree, the blue dome festival is more fun for me, its all local artists, which is what Mayfest used to be, better food, no stupid tickets to buy.
BUT....... I must also go to Mayfest too, because they have that cinnamon roll truck, gotta have me one of those.

[sauerkraut]

Any posters going to MayFest? Bring along a boat.

[RecycleMichael]

Mayfest is more than a week away. The long-range forecast calls for warmer and drier temperatures for nect week, but who knows?

I think Mayfest should receive farm subsidies since we seem to ensure rain each year.

[Hoss]

Any posters going to MayFest? Bring along a boat.

You may need a jet to get here.  Does Omaha have a Mayfest?  Stay there...even if they don't, please, stay there.

[sgrizzle]

I'll be there. If you find me, I promise to acknowledge you.

[sauerkraut]

Mayfest is more than a week away. The long-range forecast calls for warmer and drier temperatures for nect week, but who knows?

I think Mayfest should receive farm subsidies since we seem to ensure rain each year.

Yes, but normally if a wet pattern sets up it sticks around all summer. Remember the soggy year of 2007? Tulsa almost floated away..  Fort Worth, Texas is having their Mayfest right now, I believe it will end there on Sunday. It's a great way to spend a day with the kids.

[TheArtist]

Yes, but normally if a wet pattern sets up it sticks around all summer. Remember the soggy year of 2007? Tulsa almoste floated away..  Fort Worth, Texas is having their Mayfest right now, I believe it will end there on Sunday. It's a great way to spend a day with the kids.

OMG! you mean to tell me another city in the world has something going on?! WOW thanks for that. I would have never guessed lol.

Duuude you are freaking weird lol.

[brianh]

I got a margarita at mayfest last year, and they wouldn't let you leave this specific designated drinking pen until you finished it for some reason.  But then at night you could walk around certain areas with a beer.  Why is that?

[sgrizzle]

Yes, but normally if a wet pattern sets up it sticks around all summer. Remember the soggy year of 2007? Tulsa almoste floated away..  Fort Worth, Texas is having their Mayfest right now, I believe it will end there on Sunday. It's a great way to spend a day with the kids.

Fort Worth's Mayfest was cancelled.