Texas Scottish Fest and Highland Games Dances into Decatur May 11th
Music, Scottish heavy athletics, highland dancing, food, clan tents, children’s area, opening ceremony visit from Scottish Government Delegate, Ms. Joni Smith and more will highlight this year’s festival.
A spectator favorite, Pro-Scottish athletics that include the Caber Toss, Hammer Throw, Weight Throw, Weight Toss, Sheaf Toss and Putting the Stone, will be featured throughout the weekend. Scottish elicacies such as meat pies, haggis and sausage rolls, as well as fish and chips will be just a part of the culinary delights featured in the food court. Vendors offering a myriad of Scots and Celtic wares will also be available.
Taste Addison Sizzles May 18th-20th
Taste Addison returns with a weekend full of great food, live music and tons of family fun. A three-day menu of fun, May 18th to 20th, the festival pairs bites from dozens of the town’s favorite eateries with great music at Addison Circle Park.
Homegrown Music and Arts Festival Thrives in Dallas May 12th
Dallas’ first ALL local music and arts outdoor festival, now expanded to include many great bands with ties to Texas, continues with an annual celebration of Homegrown music, art, and fun. Featuring 12 acts with ties to the state of Texas and performing many genres and styles of music on two stages, the 9th Annual Homegrown Festival will once again fill vibrant downtown Dallas with music and art at Main Street Garden Park on Saturday May 12, 2018.
Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival Enlivens Tyler May 5th
Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival was born with the goal to bring a dynamic, unique event to Downtown Tyler, Texas, that encompasses two things we love about the Lone Star State — barbecue and live music. Barbecue. No other state does BBQ like Texas. It’s an area where we Texans hold an immense amount of pride — yes, we’re snobs, and we’re proud of it.
Dallas International Guitar Festival Plays on May 4th-6th
From its humble beginnings in a small meeting room of a Dallas hotel in 1978, to 140,000 square feet of display space at Dallas Market Hall today, the Dallas International Guitar Festival celebrates another year of bringing guitar dealers, manufacturers, collectors, celebrities and music enthusiasts together.
Dallas International Film Festival Captivates May 3rd-10th
Local film nonprofit ​Dallas Film Society (DFS)​ is proud to announce its 12t​h​ annual film festival, returning to Dallas for a new eight-day event starting ​Thursday, May 3rd​ through Thursday, May 10th​. This year, for the first time ever, all competition feature and short film screenings at the Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) ​will take place at ​The Magnolia ​in Uptown’s​ West Village​ shopping center. In honor of its 12t​h​ anniversary, Dallas Film is announcing its first 12 films, representing some of the best in the art of film making.
Mayfest in Trinity Park Marks 46th Anniversary May 3rd-6th
Mayfest is an annual four-day family festival held on 33 picturesque acres in Trinity Park in Fort Worth, Texas. 200,000 people attend Mayfest each year to experience the many different attractions and areas. From young to old, Mayfest includes something for everyone and entertains the entire family.
Cottonwood Art Festival Adorns Richardson May 5th-6th
There is an art to having fun at Cottonwood! Join us for this spring’s show on May 5 & 6 in Richardson, TX at Cottonwood Park (map). This FREE semi-annual event features works from the nation’s top visual artists and has been a part of Richardson life for over forty years. The festival takes place on the first full weekend in May and the first full weekend in October each year.
Savor Dallas Showcases Dallas’ Best Food & Drink May 14th-20th
Savor Dallas, Presented By VisitDallas, is the region’s ultimate epicurean experience, featuring top chefs, more than 100 restaurants, endless wine and spirits tastings, live entertainment, and more. Our week-long celebration of the city’s restaurant scene has something for everyone.
Fortress Festival Sets Dallas as Final Destination April 28th
Fortress Festival is North Texas’ destination music festival.
The annual two-day festival will hold its second edition this April 28 & 29 in Fort Worth’s world renowned Cultural District. Over 20 bands, including Father John Misty, Courtney Barnett, Rapsody and more will perform on two outdoor stages.







