July 2018 Festivals: Movie Magic, Peachy Keen, French Fun And Soaring Balloons

By Veleisa Patton Burrell on July 7th, 2018

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 5, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: Historic Downtown Weatherford, TX

Bastille on Bishop

Ooh, la la! Come down to Bishop Arts District for Bastille on Bishop, the annual celebration of Oak Cliff's French roots with everything a Francophile would enjoy, from baguettes to berets to wine.

When: July 14, 2018, 6-11 p.m.

Where: Bishop Arts District

Asian Film Festival of Dallas

Experience other lives and cultures from your theatre seat. The Asian Film Festival of Dallas is the largest showcase of Asian and Asian-American cinema in the south. The 17th annual festival will be July 19-26 at the Angelika Film Center in Dallas. Organizers will release the full schedule and tickets will be available beginning July 5.

When: July 19-26

Where: Angelika Film Center (Mockingbird Lane)

Great Texas Balloon Race

Visit the "Balloon Race Capital of Texas" to experience the best in competitive races in the skies. Get there for Friday's liftoff from Longview and stay for Balloon Glows, concerts, and other entertainment for kids and kids-at-heart.

When: July 27-29

Where: Longview, TX

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About the Author

Veleisa Patton Burrell is the founder and CEO of Narrative Evolution, a marketing communications firm that focuses on cultivating authentic messages and helping clients refine their voice. From an early age, Veleisa has been a fan of a well-written story, which inspired her career path. Her experience and expertise span the 20th and 21st century, from traditional media relations and writing to creating engaging content and social media campaigns. She also partnered with bloggers and influencers and helped companies engage with their online audiences.

Previously, she worked with Visit Dallas, Omni Hotels & Resorts and North Texas Tollway Authority, earning industry accolades for her collaborative communication projects. As a freelance marketer, she has partnered with the WNBA Dallas Wings, Glazer’s Beer and Beverage and NOLA Group. She also invests her time to building strong communities through White Rock YMCA, the Dallas Women’s Foundation and the Black Vegetarian Society of Texas. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs from Southern Methodist University and her Master of Arts, Communications, from the University of Texas at Arlington.