Dallas Events

North Texas Irish Festival
March
Largest music festival in Texas with more than 47 different bands.
Fair Park
Website: www.ntif.org 

Deep Ellum Arts Festival
April
Street festival with art, free music and food and drink.
Deep Ellum
Website: www.meifestivals.com/deepspr.html

USA Film Festival
April
This eight-day film festival is dedicated to the recognition of excellence in film and video arts.
Glen Lakes Theater
Website: www.usafilmfestival.com

Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla in Mexico. Dancers, artists and performers gather to celebrate the city's rich Mexican heritage.
Fair Park

African-American Festival
June
Features African-American composers and musicians.
Morton H Meyerson Symphony Center
Website: www.dallassymphony.com

Hispanic Festival Concert
June
Features Latin American composers and musicians.
Morton H Meyerson Symphony Center
Website: www.dallassymphony.com

Shakespeare Festival of Dallas
June-August
The ‘Shakespeare in the Park' series provides entertainment under the stars throughout the summer.
Samuell-Grand Park
Website: www.shakespearedallas.org

Annual National Championship Indian Pow Wow
September
Tribes from around the nation celebrate a weekend of dance, arts and crafts and tribal council meetings.
Traders Village, Grand Prairie
Website: www.tradersvillage.com

Greek Food Festival
September
Greek food tasting, dancing and tours of the church.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Website: www.greekfestivalofdallas.com

State Fair of Texas
September-October
Annual State Fair features agricultural exhibits, livestock shows & auctions, parades, evening light shows, concerts and entertainment for all the family.
Fair Park
Website: www.bigtex.com

Cotton Bowl Classic New Year's Eve Parade
December
Arts District to the West End Community
Website: www.attcottonbowl.com