Fort Worth, October 16, 2025
News Summary
The Do Good Fest Texas will take place at Levitt Pavilion featuring nostalgic performances from Collective Soul, Tonic, and Fastball. Scheduled for October 18, the concert aims to raise funds for the Tarrant Area Food Bank’s Ready to Learn initiative. General admission requires a minimum donation of $10, while VIP tickets offer enhanced amenities. The event also includes a competition for local high school bands, providing them exposure and financial support for their music programs, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in addressing childhood hunger.
Fort Worth
The Do Good Fest Texas is taking place at Levitt Pavilion on Saturday. The benefit concert will feature headliners aimed at evoking nostalgia, with Collective Soul supported by Tonic and Fastball, and will raise funds for the Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB). The concert is scheduled to run from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on October 18, 2025. General attendance requires a minimum donation, and VIP options are available.
What the event will raise and ticketing
A minimum donation of $10 is required for General Admission, with VIP tickets available for $200. All proceeds from the event will be directed to local hunger-relief efforts tied to the Pavilion benefit. Proceeds from the concert will go directly to TAFB, supporting their Ready to Learn® initiative. The Ready to Learn® program provides food assistance and hunger relief to children and families across a regional service area.
Program focus and community impact
The Ready to Learn® program provides hunger relief in 13 counties across North Texas. The program addresses food needs that affect school success and family stability by distributing meals and coordinating local resources. Local organizers say funds collected at the concert will support meal deliveries, school-based distribution and programs that reduce childhood food insecurity.
Performance lineup and nostalgia theme
The evening’s lineup is curated to create a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of the 1990s, with music and fashion cues drawn from that era. Attendees are encouraged to expect costume and style nods such as flannel shirts and frosted tips as part of the event’s theme. In addition to the main acts—Collective Soul, Tonic and Fastball—the festival adds an educational and developmental component for students.
Beats for Good: high school band competition
Competing high school bands will have a chance to perform alongside the main acts and receive financial support for their music programs. The festival’s Beats for Good competition gives student groups exposure to larger audiences and offers winning bands both onstage time and monetary awards intended to support school music programs and related expenses.
VIP experience and event rules
VIP ticket holders will receive enhanced amenities such as an open bar, terrace seating with prime views of the stage and swag bags. Attendees should plan ahead for venue policies because this performance differs from some of the Pavilion’s usual free offerings. Attendees are advised that coolers will not be allowed and that the event is a ticketed one, differing from the Pavilion’s usual offerings.
Sponsorship and charitable emphasis
National Life Group is sponsoring the event and emphasizes its commitment to addressing childhood hunger and mental health. The sponsor’s support is framed as part of broader charitable goals and community engagement tied to the concert’s fundraising purpose.
Local need and scale
TAFB reports that over 187,000 children in their service area face food insecurity. Organizers and partners describe the concert as an opportunity to raise funds and public attention for hunger-relief programs serving families across the region. The funds raised will be applied to specific initiatives already operating in the TAFB network, including school and community-based meal efforts.
Event logistics and access
The event will run from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on October 18, 2025, with gates opening ahead of the first scheduled performance. Because this is a ticketed, donation-based event, attendees should secure admission in advance. Standard venue safety and entry checks will apply, and attendees should review Pavilion guidance on prohibited items and accessibility accommodations prior to arrival.
Background
The Levitt Pavilion typically hosts outdoor concerts and community events. For this date, the venue will operate a ticketed benefit format rather than its usual free-admission model to concentrate fundraising for local food-security programs. The combination of a nostalgic music lineup, student-focused competitions and charitable giving is intended to attract a broad audience while channeling funds to the Ready to Learn® program and related TAFB services.
FAQ
When and where is the Do Good Fest Texas?
The Do Good Fest Texas is taking place at Levitt Pavilion on Saturday. The concert is scheduled to run from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on October 18, 2025.
How much does it cost to attend?
A minimum donation of $10 is required for General Admission, with VIP tickets available for $200.
Where will the concert proceeds go?
Proceeds from the concert will go directly to TAFB, supporting their Ready to Learn® initiative.
What geographic area does Ready to Learn® serve?
The Ready to Learn® program provides hunger relief in 13 counties across North Texas.
Will local students be involved?
Competing high school bands will have a chance to perform alongside the main acts and receive financial support for their music programs.
Are there any restrictions or special rules for attendees?
Attendees are advised that coolers will not be allowed and that the event is a ticketed one, differing from the Pavilion’s usual offerings.
Who is sponsoring the event?
National Life Group is sponsoring the event and emphasizes its commitment to addressing childhood hunger and mental health.
How large is the need being addressed?
TAFB reports that over 187,000 children in their service area face food insecurity.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | The Do Good Fest Texas is taking place at Levitt Pavilion on Saturday. |
| Date & Time | The concert is scheduled to run from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on October 18, 2025. |
| Admission | A minimum donation of $10 is required for General Admission, with VIP tickets available for $200. |
| Beneficiary | Proceeds from the concert will go directly to TAFB, supporting their Ready to Learn® initiative. |
| Program reach | The Ready to Learn® program provides hunger relief in 13 counties across North Texas. |
| Youth involvement | Competing high school bands will have a chance to perform alongside the main acts and receive financial support for their music programs. |
| Rules | Attendees are advised that coolers will not be allowed and that the event is a ticketed one, differing from the Pavilion’s usual offerings. |
| Sponsor | National Life Group is sponsoring the event and emphasizes its commitment to addressing childhood hunger and mental health. |
| Scale of need | TAFB reports that over 187,000 children in their service area face food insecurity. |
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