The DFW Car and Toy Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, has announced a special benefit concert titled "Concert at the Museum: a Grateful Dead Tribute," scheduled for December 6, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature the Texas Northbound Train tribute band and will take place at the museum located at 2550 McMillan Parkway in Fort Worth.
Attendees can enjoy food and beverages from various local food trucks during the event. Admission is set at $10 per ticket, with a limited capacity of 700 tickets. All proceeds from the concert will be donated to The Women's Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Tarrant County residents overcome violence, crisis, and poverty.
Ron Sturgeon, founder and owner of the DFW Car and Toy Museum, expressed enthusiasm about supporting The Women's Center. "We're thrilled to be lending a helping hand to The Women's Center," Sturgeon said. "This group provides incredibly valuable services and programs for area men, women and children who are struggling to build better futures for themselves and their families."
The concert promises a nostalgic journey through Grateful Dead classics such as "Dancing in the Street," "Truckin'," "Playing in the Band," "Sugar Magnolia," and "Scarlet Begonias." Guests will be immersed in the museum's extensive collection of vintage toys, motorcycles, and classic cars while enjoying the music. A highlight of the event is the appearance of the unique 1949 Studebaker Grateful Dead pickup truck, affectionately named "The Dred" by the band. This vehicle, previously owned by Owsley Stanley, the Grateful Dead's original sound man, was used to haul the band's equipment in the 1960s and offers a historic piece of Deadhead culture.
The Grateful Dead, an American rock band formed in 1965 in the San Francisco Bay area, is known for its devoted fan base, Deadheads, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. The tribute band Texas Northbound Train, based in DFW, performs classic Grateful Dead songs with high-energy shows that deliver danceable grooves and memorable jams.
The DFW Car and Toy Museum, founded by Ron Sturgeon in the 1980s, houses a vast collection of automobile toys and cars. The 150,000-square-foot facility offers free parking and admission, and is rated the #1 fun thing to do in Fort Worth by Trip Advisor. The museum is dog-friendly and encourages photography. For more information about the event or to purchase tickets, visit the museum's website or call (817) 834-3625. Tickets are available online via Eventbrite.
Sturgeon added, "This concert promises to be a truly fabulous combination of nostalgia, good food, and Grateful Dead tunes. We're really looking forward to hosting this thrilling musical celebration, and we hope everyone will join us for the fun."
