July 2018 Festivals: Movie Magic, Peachy Keen, French Fun And Soaring Balloons
This month, choose from a peach festival in Weatherford, cinematic greatness in Dallas, or fly high in Longview. Parker County Peach Festival Tis the season for peaches! Enjoy the freshest peaches in Texas at the Parker County Peach Festival in downtown Weatherford. Enjoy over 200 art, craft, and activity vendors plus live entertainment. When: July […]
Parker County Peach Festival Brings Delight to Weatherford July 14th
Take a trip back to yesteryear at the Parker County Peach Festival, held in Historic Downtown Weatherford. This year marks the 34th Annual Peach Festival which always takes place on the second Saturday in July. Last year 40,000 folks attended this one of a kind event. This year come check out our arts, crafts, food vendors, hear live music, enjoy our children’s activities, the Peach Pedal Bike Ride and our 42″ Domino Tournament. Life is Peachy!
Taste of Dallas Brings Array of Flavors June 22nd-24th
Taste of Dallas is the premier summertime food and drink festival, and is returning for its 32nd year. Come hungry and thirsty our foodies friends as we have a full menu of food, beverages, music, and more coming up June 22nd-24th featuring over 50 restaurants and food trucks, Backyard Bites presented by Coleman Backyards, Latin Flavors presented by Jose Cuervo, dozens of engaging and interactive sponsors and exhibitors. Don’t miss The Foodie Experience with its all-inclusive food and beverage sampling format on Friday night.
Oak Cliff Film Festival Showcases June 14th-17th
In its 7th year, the Oak Cliff Film Festival has established itself as a significant city-wide event, featuring the best of Oak Cliff’s theatre and art venues, restaurants, bars, and small businesses. OCFF showcases brave and independent filmmaking of all stripes in an atmosphere that encourages and fosters filmmaking in Dallas and beyond.
The Oak Cliff Film Festival was established in 2011 as a regional film festival in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas. The festival has received national acclaim from prominent sources including The New York Times, Filmmaker Magazine, and Moviemaker Magazine. Led by the Aviation Cinemas team, who took over operations at the Texas Theatre in December of 2010, and backed by the 501 3(c) Oak Cliff Foundation.
Canal Fest Celebrates Culture in Irving June 9th
Canal Fest 2018 is a celebration of world cultures, featuring dance, music, art and food representative of cultures from around the world. Three performance stages provide an immersive and interactive exploration of culture. Each stage showcases one or more continents, while the area surrounding each stage features food, activities, children’s crafts, cultural displays and vendors. Photo stations will be placed around the festival, and attendees are encouraged to dress in clothing that represents their own heritage or culture. Admission and activities are free!
Big D BBQ Battle Sears Dallas June 8th-9th
Big D BBQ Battle cook-off competition brings the best brisket, chicken, pork ribs, pork shoulder, and pinto beans to the table in an all-out battle for bragging rights to “the best BBQ in North Dallas.” The 1st 1000 people through the gate will have the opportunity to cast their vote for this year’s “People’s Choice” award! BBQ cook teams compete, you get to eat! BBQ, craft beer, car show, live bands, kids zone, fun and more – while supplies last – are included when you buy a ticket. Benefits Cafe Momentum and Guns & Hoses Foundation of North Texas.
Crawfish Festival Spices up Desoto June 2nd
Desoto Parks and Recreation hosts this free, fun filled event. This includes food, vendor booths, children’s activities and great entertainment. Come and enjoy tons of delicious, spicy crawfish, great food, live music, vendors and games. Revel in the best blues and funk and enjoy the infectious rhythms. This is a friendly, relaxed and fun community event.
The National Polka Festival Brings Czech Heritage to Ennis May 25th-27th
The National Polka Festival® in Ennis, Texas invites everyone to come help celebrate fifty-two wonderful years of Czech heritage festivities Friday through Sunday, May 25-27, 2018. Held annually on Memorial Day Weekend, the National Polka Festival® offers an abundance of activities to be enjoyed by the entire family in a small city atmosphere.
Taste of Irving Celebrates Food and Music May 19th
The Taste of Irving is an outdoor festival featuring family-friendly activities, live music, and food. This year’s event will give visitors an opportunity to sample a variety of music genres on multiple small stages. The entertainment schedule features jazz, blues, Latin and more.
Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival Invigorates Richardson May 18th-20th
Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival brings internationally recognized music acts to Richardson, for a three-day event that is the epitome of a spring music festival. From main-stage performances with superstars, to a craft beer garden, to singer songwriter acts and roaming performers, this is a weekend the whole family will look forward to each year.