{"id":892215,"date":"2026-06-25T17:16:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T17:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/892215\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T17:16:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T17:16:19","slug":"weekend-worthy-sample-burgers-to-find-best-flavors-at-stockyards-faceoff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/892215\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Worthy: Sample burgers to find best flavors at Stockyards faceoff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"&quot;byline&quot;\">by David Moreno, Fort Worth Report <br \/>June 25, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Happy Thursday, <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no food that better defines the perfect North Texas summer than a tasty burger. A melted cheese patty topped with lettuce, pickled jalapenos, tomatoes, grilled onions and tasty condiments \u2014 it doesn\u2019t get better than that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you love a great burger as much as I do, you\u2019re in luck, because the Stockyards grills are firing up this Sunday for the Cowtown Burger Showdown. Local chefs and restaurants will make their own unique versions of the American classic in hopes of taking home the top prize.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Will a panel of judges deem the best burger one that\u2019s spicy? Maybe a savory-sweet recipe? Or who knows, maybe it\u2019ll be nontraditional, just like last year\u2019s winner: the POM Bulgogi Bao Burger.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about the faceoff below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthreport.org\/event\/cowtown-burger-showdown-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Who makes best burger in North Texas? Sample different flavors to find out<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ticket holders get access to unlimited samples, tater tots and desserts. Texas musician Randy Brown will be on-site to perform with his band. Spirits tasting will be available for those 21 and up. <\/p>\n<p><strong>What: <\/strong>6th Annual Cowtown Burger Showdown<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>3-7 p.m. June 28<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where: <\/strong>River Ranch Stockyards, 500 NE 23rd St., Fort Worth<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/6th-annual-cowtown-burger-showdown-tickets-1988191581541?fbclid=IwY2xjawSmMs5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwRTJ1UmRoM0VWSFQ2ajdyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjJveODuv-cQ9XR7ooOYCFAZkUSZ-rIJ89VWBQFSTunbIVfRGym143ypjr5M_aem_FlCcfmpev3E4h_R1zgxiDA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>$25-$105<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthreport.org\/event\/the-visit-jordan-experience\/2026-06-26\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Celebrate Jordanian culture at three-day Arlington party<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Jordan Tourism Board hosts a festival to celebrate the country\u2019s historic first World Cup qualification. Visitors will enjoy public viewings of the Jordan vs. Argentina game June 27 in Arlington, authentic cuisine and vendors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What: <\/strong>Visit Jordan Experience<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>2-11 p.m. June 25; 1-10 p.m. June 26; 3-11 p.m. June 27<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where: <\/strong>Levitt Pavilion, 100 W. Abram St., Arlington<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission: Free; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/visit-jordan-experience-watch-party-tickets-1991433722873\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>registration required<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthreport.org\/event\/midsummer-mingle-3\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Mingle with art professionals at museum honoring America\u2019s 250th birthday<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy food, signature cocktails and live music while you network with art professionals in Fort Worth. There will be a costume contest so sport your best patriotic attire. <\/p>\n<p><strong>What: <\/strong>Carter Society\u2019s Midsummer Mingle<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>5:30-7:30 p.m. June 26<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where: <\/strong>Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission: <\/strong>Free for Carter Society members; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermuseum.org\/events\/midsummer-mingle-2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>$25-$40<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthreport.org\/event\/jitterbug-firefly-an-artes-academy-production\/2026-06-26\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Watch Northside youth soar to new heights in original stage production<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Students at the Artes de la Rosa summer camp take to the stage to perform in a family-friendly play that follows a group of young beetles navigating friendship, first crushes and hungry centipedes. Performances run one hour with one 15-minute intermission.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What:<\/strong> Jitterbug Firefly &#8211; An Artes Academy Production<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>7:30-9 p.m. June 26; 3-4:30 p.m. June 27<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where: <\/strong>Historic Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St., Fort Worth<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/buy.ticketstothecity.com\/purchase.php?event_id=20054&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawSmNNNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4UWtFdmJEZE1yd3VSY21Ec3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHviej6hDFOt_kR0cCTvGw-r9iUxFmpw4S9i5T58dgcbnapjrbffQ_fBdYNTW_aem_97xfaCv_M7bMvUjPggfIqw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>$7-$12<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthreport.org\/event\/trinity-pride-fest-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Party with Near Southside community at Fort Worth\u2019s biggest Pride event<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The annual Pride event returns for its second year at South Main Village to spotlight local businesses, vendors and live music. Artists will perform at The Bearded Lady. Amphibian Stage is hosting a pop-up for Q Cinema, Fort Worth\u2019s LGBTQ+ film festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What: <\/strong>Trinity Pride Fest<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> 6-11 p.m. June 27<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where: <\/strong>South Main Street, Fort Worth<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/trinity-pride-fest--2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Free<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thanks for reading! Do you have a Weekend Worthy event? Add it to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthreport.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=799820caaea9dedfcb357e30f&amp;id=680f072f46&amp;e=6132fd662e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">community calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>David Moreno is the arts and culture reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/davidmreports\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@davidmreports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Fort Worth Report\u2019s arts and culture coverage is supported in part by the Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation and the Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust. At the Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. 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