# Sammy Arriaga 2026 — Country at Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel (Fort Worth, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/sammy-arriaga-fort-worth-2026
- **Dates:** November 7, 2026 (2026-11-07 to 2026-11-07)
- **Host Facility:** Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel (Fort Worth, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/sheraton-fort-worth-downtown-hotel-fort-worth
- **Organizer:** LIVE NATION MUSIC (https://www.ticketmaster.com/sammy-arriaga-fort-worth-texas-11-07-2026/event/0C006514EF121519)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Music Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Fort Worth Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $192/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** LIVE NATION MUSIC Official Housing Desk (ticketmaster.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Sammy Arriaga (2026) structures participating Live attendees within Sheraton Fort on 1701 (Fort Worth, TX) for NOV 7. Guided by LIVE NATION, visiting delegates establish briefings and staging while landing via DFW to secure Ashton towers, Del receptions, Pax briefings, and dedicated Texas planning. LIVE NATION features dedicated staging for Sammy Arriaga (2026) at Sheraton Fort.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** November 7, 2026
- **Host Venue:** Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel (Fort Worth, TX)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 76102):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Fort Worth, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: November 7, 2026 at Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Fort Worth)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Omni Fort Worth Hotel | ≈5 min walk (0.2 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hotel SOMA | ≈13 min walk (0.49 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Ashton Hotel | ≈13 min walk (0.51 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Nobleman Fort Worth, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | ≈15 min walk (0.59 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel | ≈19 min walk (0.72 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Cambria Hotel Fort Worth - Medical Center | ≈4 min rideshare (1.68 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Fort Worth EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈11 min walk (0.42 mi) • 812 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA |  |  | No |
| GRACE | Steak House () | ≈12 min walk (0.47 mi) • 777 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA |  |  | No |
| Wicked Butcher Fort Worth | Steak House () | ≈15 min walk (0.57 mi) • 512 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA |  |  | No |
| Silver Fox Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈6 min drive (2.51 mi) • 1651 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA |  |  | No |
| Bricks and Horses | American Restaurant () | ≈7 min drive (2.77 mi) • 3700 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Sammy Arriaga 2026 held?
Sammy Arriaga 2026 is scheduled for November 7, 2026 at Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel in Fort Worth, TX, organized by LIVE NATION MUSIC.
*Source: Sammy Arriaga Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Fort Worth, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.84/hr for carpenters, $29.12/hr for electricians, and $28.45/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Fort Worth (ZIP 76102) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Fort Worth via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Fort Worth, TX include Stockyards Championship Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum (2026-11-01), TCU Horned Frogs Womens Volleyball vs. Kansas State Wildcats Womens Volleyball at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena (2026-11-01), Music of John Denver at Casa Manana (2026-11-01). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth ((817) 250-2000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*