Cheers to 10 Years of Rockin' The River at Panther Island Pavilion
Thank you to everyone that came out and Rocked the River with us this year! Thousands attended the 6-Saturday series of all-day river parties at Panther Island Pavilion. A total of 30 bands played the series including Red Dirt favorites like Cody Canada and the Departed, Chris Colston, Dirty River Boys, John Baumann, Giovannie and the Hired Guns and Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights. It was a fun summer of river floating, cold brews, yummy grub, firework shows and great music. The season ended with a bang! We look forward to Rockin’ the River next year!
July 31
Weekly Lowdown
On the Coors Light
Waterfront Stage
Headliner
Location/Parking
Panther Island Pavilion
The Fort Worth music venue is located at:
325 Purcey Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Parking is $10 and is located in the grassy lot by the festival.
Prepay by texting Panther to 25023 (day of!)
Hours
Series VIP Pass
Make it a summer to remember
With this VIP package - impress your clients and employees with this alternative to boring corporate events. Heck split the cost with your family and friends! This deal gives four peeps VIP access to the entire six-week tubing and music festival for about $24 per person. But wait, there’s more - we’ve also gotcha covered for food, brews and tubes.
VIP PERKS:
- Two (2) VIP Parking Passes
- Four (4) Wristbands providing access to shaded VIP area for all concerts
- Ice-Cold Sodas and Water
- Adult Beverages from Coors Light and Miller Lite
- Food service from 6-8:30PM
- Shaded Seating
- Four (4) tubes each week
- Rockin’ the River VIP Gift
Questions?
When does it start? Where is it located? Where is the beer? Can I bring my pet armadillo, Rufus? Calm down, all the answers, rules and how-to's are here.
Searching for things to do in Fort Worth just got easier this summer. We offer a free weekly concert series with a cool twist - an outdoor live music venue and waterfront stage right on the Trinity River with the gorgeous backdrop of downtown Fort Worth. Enjoy the show from a tube or the shore for a uniquely-Fort Worth music experience!
The Fort Worth music venue is located at 395 Purcey Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. Parking is $10 and is located in the grassy lot by the festival. Click here to get directions.
No! Rockin’ the River is a free admission event, so a ticket is not needed. Parking is $10.
This event includes loud music and alcohol. Please use discretion in bringing young children. Children less than 30” tall will not be allowed in the water. All children 12 years old and under must wear a life jacket while in the water. Life jackets will be available on site, free of charge (generously provided by Tarrant Regional Water District and Cabela's).
Bands will perform rain or shine. In the event of river conditions that prevent tubing, the show will be moved to the shore. In the event of rainy conditions, the shows will be moved indoors to The Shack at Panther Island Pavilion, 10,000 square foot metal building located at the same address.
NO! Six-pack coolers are generously provided by North Texas Marine, but must be returned at the end of the night. Outside coolers, beverages and food are NOT ALLOWED on-site. Anyone who breaks this rule or is caught sneaking this stuff in, will be asked to leave the event. Don’t be that guy…or gal!
- Credit/Debit Card only
- Free Admission
- $10 Parking – Prepay by texting Panther to 25023 (day of)
Other cashless payment options available on-site including Apple Pay, Samsung and Google Pay and credit card - Tube Rentals: $6
- Pedal Boat Rentals: $20/hour
- Soda $2
- Beer and Seltzer options $5
- Food (prices vary)
Yes! Locker rentals are $4/each and available from 1PM – 10PM. No outside locks allowed.
YES, but they must be on a leash at ALL TIMES! And please, please, please - scoop your critter’s poop. No one wants to step in your dog’s business. Also consider the noise level when bringing your furry friend, loud fireworks may scare your dog and cause them to run away.
No, the Panther Island Pavilion beach is open 7 days a week with various beach and river activities
OK TO BRING
- I.D. (for tube rentals or to drink alcohol)
- Your own tube or raft
- Credit/Debit Card only
- River shoes
- Sunscreen
- Beach towels
- Lawn chairs & blankets
- Pets on leashes
NOT ALLOWED
- No cash
- No outside coolers
- No outside beverages
- No outside food
- No glass
- No Styrofoam
- No noise makers
- No motorized watercraft
- No drones
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Supporting Sponsors
Official Media
Official Boat Dealer
Official Energy Drink
Official Transit Provider
Rockin’ the River is produced by the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) and benefits TRWD’s Trinity River recreation initiatives and programming on Panther Island.