Dallas, TX

Indulge in the finest culinary creations and libations at the yearly Dallas Wine and Food Festival, a 5-day extravaganza held every April. Award-winning wines, rising star chefs and established eateries all offer special dinner and wine pairings.

Web: www.dallaswineandfoodfestival.com

View live, local artists as they showcase their talents at the Deep Ellum Arts Festival every year in April. The outdoor street party features bands, visual artists, food and drink, as well as a parade.

Web: www.deepellumartsfestival.com

Cheer on the championship-caliber athletes and the cowboys who ride them at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, every Friday and Saturday night during the summer months. You'll see plenty of bucking bulls, barrel racing and more.

Address: 1818 Rodeo Dr., Mesquite TX 75149 - MAP
Phone: (972) 285-8777
Web: www.mesquiteprorodeo.com

Sample the culinary artistry and diversity of the Big D at the annual Taste of Dallas event, which takes place every July at Fair Park. The festival offers regional cuisine and local wines to sample from sunup until after sundown.

Web: www.tasteofdallas.org

Opa! Celebrate everything Greek at the Greek Food Festival of Dallas every September. You'll find fun, food, dancing, shopping and cooking demos throughout the festival grounds. Entertainment includes performances by Greek folk dancers.

Address: 13555 Hillcrest Rd., Dallas TX 75240 - MAP
Phone: (972) 233-4880
Web: www.greekfestivalofdallas.com

Screen cutting edge films, videos and documentaries at the annual four-day Dallas Video Festival every September. Open to professional and non-professional filmmakers, the festival has hosted special guests like Terry Gilliam, Paul Ruebens and Robert Smigel.

Address: 4329 Belmont Ave., Dallas TX5204 - MAP
Phone: (214) 428-8700
Web: www.videofest.org

Sample award-winning wines at the annual GrapeFest in Grapevine, held every September in the downtown area. Enter the grape stomping contest, or enjoy music, food and plenty of fun at this festival.

Address: 101 S Main St., Grapevine TX 76051 - MAP
Web: www.grapevinetexasusa.com

 

It's everything you've always dreamed of as a kid. The State Fair of Texas features tons of blue-ribbon animals, favorite fair food, games, major entertainment and plenty of family fun. The annual festival takes place over 4 weeks in September and October.

Web: www.bigtex.com