{"id":187819,"date":"2025-08-30T19:29:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T19:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/187819\/"},"modified":"2025-08-30T19:29:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T19:29:21","slug":"weekend-worthy-celebrate-rockin-return-of-bedford-festival-during-labor-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/187819\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Worthy: Celebrate rockin\u2019 return of Bedford festival during Labor Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy Thursday,<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the summer heat moves on, the perfect opportunity to plan some outdoor fun with your family is here.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The city of Bedford is bringing back its annual Beats and Eats Fest at Generations Park at Boys Ranch this Saturday. The Labor Day weekend celebration features free activities, vendors, kid zones, food trucks and a lineup of performers. Find out more about this year\u2019s musical performances below.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Also, Stage West Theatre has a new Pulitzer Prize-winning production that puts a unique twist on Shakespeare\u2019s Hamlet hitting its stage this weekend. It\u2019s a show I definitely plan on checking out.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Experience rockin\u2019 return of Bedford\u2019s music festival<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The festival kicks off with a tribute to rock band Santana before The Inspiration Band, Guns 4 Roses and Le Freak take to the stage. Eli Young Band will close out the night.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What: <\/strong>Bedford Beats and Eats Fest<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong>2-11 p.m. Aug. 30<\/p>\n

Where: <\/strong>Generations Park at Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford<\/p>\n

Admission: <\/strong>Free<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Pulitzer Prize-winning play reimagines Shakespeare classic for Fort Worth stage<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cFat Ham\u201d relocates Shakespeare\u2019s \u201cHamlet\u201d from the late medieval Danish court to a backyard barbecue in the American South. The R-rated play tells the story of Juicy who vows to break the cycles of violence in service of joy and liberation. <\/p>\n

What: <\/strong>\u201cFat Ham\u201d<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong>7:30 p.m. Aug. 28-29; 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30, 31<\/p>\n

Where: <\/strong>Stage West Theatre, 821 W. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth<\/p>\n

Admission: <\/strong>$42<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Break free from the stress and sing along to Queen\u2019s biggest hits<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Vocalist MiG Ayesa will bring the legendary energy of Freddie Mercury to the stage with the music of Queen backed by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. <\/p>\n

What: <\/strong>Windborne\u2019s The Music of Queen with FWSO<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong>7:30 p.m. Aug. 29, 30<\/p>\n

Where: <\/strong>Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth<\/p>\n

Admission: <\/strong>$41-101<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Swim final lap around lazy river before end of season<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Bring your family for a final splash before the water park closes for the summer Sept. 1. The facility has a water playground, slides and lounge chairs by the pool. <\/p>\n

What: <\/strong>Aquatic Park: Last Call for Fun<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong>Noon-7 p.m. Aug. 30-31; Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 1<\/p>\n

Where: <\/strong>Aquatic Park, 300 W. Midway Drive, Euless<\/p>\n

Admission: <\/strong>$0-$10<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Dance to Tejano music group\u2019s groovy tunes at free concert<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Latin 10-piece ensemble, which started out in San Antonio in 1969, has grown to one of the most distinctive Tejano bands in the state. <\/p>\n

What: <\/strong>Free Concert: The Latin Breed feat. Conjunto Baraja De Oro<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong>7:30 p.m. Aug. 31<\/p>\n

Where: <\/strong>Levitt Pavilion, 100 W. Abram St., Arlington<\/p>\n

Admission: <\/strong>Free<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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David Moreno is the arts and culture reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org or\u00a0@davidmreports<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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