Now
thru - Aug. 6, 2007 - Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show (Fort Worth,
TX)
A historical reenactment of the original Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show. The show features trick roping, trick shooting, trick riding, cowboy songs and an entertaining look at history. Historical figures such as Pawnee Bill come to life and transport the spectator back in time. The shows are based on actual events and stunts that occurred in the original Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show that toured the country some 90 years ago. The Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show. Spectators will get a glimpse of the past as entertainers recreate the original Wild West show, which was first held in Fort Worth's Cowtown Coliseum in 1909. Wholesome entertainment for the entire family full of animals, spectacular performers with ropes, bullwhips, pistols and even a singing cowboy!
Details at www.cowtowncoliseum.com
Now
thru - Sep. 3, 2007 - SummerFest™ 2007 at Gaylord Texan® (Grapevine,
TX)
Gaylord Texan Resort invites you to celebrate the summer season with our annual SummerFest event! Taking place July 4 - September 3, 2007, SummerFest will feature a variety of entertainment, events and activities for adults and families. From pool parties and fireworks shows to cooking classes and aerial acrobat performances, there is something for everyone.
Details at www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordtexan
Aug. 1 - 12,
2007 - Ringling Brothers
and Barnum & Bailey Circus (Dallas, TX)
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey has extraordinary things in store for the 136th Edition of The Greatest Show On Earth! You’ll have to check all realities at the door, because the 136th Edition of Ringling Bros. will take you on a journey filled with imagination, dreams come true and circus-sized spectacles. Packed full of surprises, this all-new Ringling Bros. breaks circus tradition with high-speed action, cutting-edge technology, and an interactive adventure that is sure to keep you talking for generations.
Call (214) 373-8000 to reserve your seats or visit www.ringling.com.
July 31 - Aug.
30, 2007 - Balloon Festival Volunteer Chase Crew (Plano,
TX)
Flight crew. Pit crew. CHASE CREW. Just as an airliner or race car depends on more than a single person, so too does a hot-air balloon. You can be part of the crew at the Plano Balloon Festival this September.
Volunteers are the force behind each year's successful event. The EDS Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival would not happen without the help of many volunteers! If you would like to one of those volunteers—even if you only have only one day or a few hours—please contact
us by visiting BalloonFestivalVolunteerChaseCrew.com
Aug. 7, 2007 - National Night Out (USA)
The "24th Annual National Night Out" (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), has been scheduled for Tuesday, August
7, 2007. We cordially invite you and your community to be a part of our NIGHT OUT
2007 team. For more information and how to organize your block
party, visit www.nationaltownwatch.org
Aug. 2, 2007 - Mayor's Back to School Fair (Dallas,
TX)
We're celebrating 11 years!
The 2007 Fair will be held at the Automobile and Centennial Hall buildings in Fair Park. Fair Park is located at 1010 First Avenue at Grand Avenue.
Recipients must be Dallas public school children ages 5 – 18 whose families meet the Federal Poverty Income guidelines. Families must provide proof of income, picture identification and proof of residency of the City of Dallas. For example, a bill from the last 30 days proving you are a Dallas resident. For more
information and details, visit the City of Dallas online at www.dallascityhall.com
Aug.
6, 2007 - Season 7 American Idol Auditions at Texas Stadium (Irving,
TX)
With auditions scheduled in seven cities across the nation, the phenomenal American Idol begins its search for the next singing superstar. Once again, talented singers will have an extraordinary opportunity to perform before millions of TV viewers and become household names, with one winning the American Idol title and a major recording contract. The quest to become the next American Idol is about to start. Auditions for the seventh season of American Idol begin in San Diego, CA, on Monday, July 30,
and come to the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex on August 6, 2007 at Texas
Stadium in Irving Texas. For complete details, please visit www.americanidol.com
Aug.
10 & 11, 2007 - 2007 Viva Dallas! Hispanic Expo
(Dallas,
TX)
The Viva Dallas! Hispanic Expo marks its fifth anniversary with an exciting new addition – the TexFest Outdoor Music Festival on Fri., Aug. 10, and Sat., Aug. 11, from 6:30 – 11 p.m., on the grounds of the Dallas Market Center. Free and open to the public, the event features legendary funk band War (famous for the George Lopez TV show theme song, Low Rider) and Los Guardianes del Amor plus Latino favorites mariachi vocalist Nydia Rojas, Las Tres Divas (featuring Elida Reyna, Shelly Lares and Stefani Montiel), Conjunto Baraja de Oro, and Carabali Salsa & Merengue Band. The weekend is presented by the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Bank of America.
For complete details, please visit www.gdhcc.com
Aug. 17 - 19, 2007 -
Sales Tax
Holiday (Texas)
Legislation recently passed moves the three-day sales tax holiday on clothing and footwear from the first Friday in August to the third Friday in August and adds backpacks with a sales price of less than $100 to the holiday. This year the sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday, August 17 and end at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 19, 2007.
For a list of items
that are tax free visit the State of Texas at www.window.state.tx.us
Aug. 10 - 12, 2007 - Country Peddler Show
(Arlington, TX)
Featuring quality, handmade arts and craft, hand-thrown pottery, stylish fashions, unique jewelry, decorative florals, attractive home décor, yummy foods, colorful ceramics, cool folk art and more! This is definitely an event you won’t want to miss!
For more information, visit www.peddlershow.com
Aug. 10 - 11, 2007 - 14th Annual Sports & Fitness Super Show Expo
(Dallas, TX)
This years Super Show Expo will feature Pro Men & Women Bodybuilding to
a Hot Rod & Customer Car Show to Teenage Power lifting and even some PRO TV Championship Wrestling,
Dallas Motorcycle Super Show, and much more. For details on this
big event, please visit www.supershowexpo.com
Aug. 11, 2007 -
No Limit Women’s Expo (Plano, TX)
Renew your mind, body, and soul at the 3rd annual No Limit Women's Expo, August 11, 2007, 10am - 5pm at the Plano Centre, located at 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074. The purpose of the No Limit Women's Expo is to promote life enrichment and empowerment of women. The No Limit Women's Expo is a free, fun, family-friendly, charitable event featuring exhibitors with products, services and business opportunities for women. The expo will also feature shopping, live entertainment, health and fitness information, health screenings, educational seminars, blood drive, kids activities, and door prize drawings. Attendees may bring women's business suites and accessories benefiting Dress For Success Dallas and school supplies benefiting Community Partners of Dallas.
For info, call 972-898-5882 or go to www.nolimitexpo.com
Aug.
11-12, 2007 - 18th Annual Yellow Rose Southwest All Ford
Nationals (Fort Worth, TX)
The North Texas Mustang Club hosts the 18th Annual Yellow Rose Southwest All Ford Nationals. This is the largest indoor all-Ford car show in the Southwest. Over 200 vehicles will be on display at the Amon G. Carter, Jr., Exhibits Hall at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. Any Ford, any year, must be Ford powered. Judging based on detail, workmanship, and cleanliness. Show off your prized possession or attend and enjoy the cool indoors during the dog days of August! For more information visit our web site at
www.ntmconline.org
Aug. 13 - 19, 2007 - KRLD Restaurant Week presented by Central Market
(DFW)
Dine out at your favorite restaurants while helping North Texans in need. Over 100 of the Metroplex’s top restaurants will offer fine dining at a discount to help fight hunger during KRLD Restaurant Week presented by Central Market. During Restaurant Week, you can enjoy a three course dinner at one of the participating restaurants for just $35… with $7 from each meal benefiting North Texas Food Bank (or, if the restaurant is in Fort Worth, to the Lena Pope Home).
For details to this charity event, please visit www.ntxfoodbank.org
Aug. 15 - 19,
2007 - Ringling Brothers
and Barnum & Bailey Circus (Fort Worth, TX)
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey has extraordinary things in store for the 136th Edition of The Greatest Show On Earth! You’ll have to check all realities at the door, because the 136th Edition of Ringling Bros. will take you on a journey filled with imagination, dreams come true and circus-sized spectacles. Packed full of surprises, this all-new Ringling Bros. breaks circus tradition with high-speed action, cutting-edge technology, and an interactive adventure that is sure to keep you talking for generations.
Call (214) 373-8000 to reserve your seats or visit www.ringling.com.
Aug. 17-19, 2007 - 2007 Hunters Extravaganza
(Fort Worth, TX)
Shopping for hunting supplies, Prizes, contests. Free hunting seminars… featuring Turkey Hunting Expert Eddie Salter, America’s favorite hunting couple, Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo and “Doctor Deer’ himself, Doctor James Kroll. Joe Martin’s Snakes of Texas, Brody, the Live1300 pound Alaskan Brown Bear.
When: August 17-19. WHERE: Will Rogers Center, Fort Worth, Texas. Tickets: Adults $10, 13-19 $5, Under 12 - Free. TTHA benefits 501© 3 charities “Show of Support” and “United Special Sportsman’s Alliance”.
Details on this event are at www.ttha.com
Aug. 17 -
19, 2007 - 21st Annual Lions Club Balloon Festival and Fair
(Highland Village, TX)
Balloon glows, on stage entertainment, food and drink vending, covered / lighted tents for arts and
crafters. From these humble beginnings, the Lions Club Balloon Festival & Fair at Highland Village, Texas, has grown to be the largest scheduled event in Denton County with upward of 25,000 people attending. The Lions Club Balloon Festival & Fair is truly the premier event of Denton County.
For scheduled events and times, visit www.hvballoonfest.org
This event has been canceled as of July 19, 2007
due to flooding at Copperas Branch Park, Lake Lewisville. Much
of the parking area used for this event is currently (July 19) under 6
feet of water and is not expected to be usable in the month of August
2007.
Aug. 17 - 25, 2007 -79th
Annual North Texas
State Fair and Rodeo (Denton, TX)
This annual event is one that shouldn't be missed with something for
everyone in the family. The North Texas State Fair and Rodeo
offers a spectacular midway of carnival rides, a great rodeo, live stock
show, fishing, and lots of great food. For more information on
this event, please visit them on line at www.northtexasstatefair.com
Aug. 18, 2007 -Texas Fastest Street Car Shakedown (Ennis,
TX)
In an effort to turn street racers onto taking their racing to the track, the Texas Motorplex has formatted an event for street legal cars to complete in a heads up and safe environment. The Fastest Street Car in Texas Shakedown has been formatted to incorporate all the fun of racing into a legal and sanctioned event. No hassle from the cops, no worry about running, just a good day at the races with you and your friends.
Details at www.texasmotorplex.com
Aug. 18, 2007 - 12th annual UCP
Elvis Run
(Dallas, TX)
On August 18th 2007, the UCP Elvis Run will be held at Reverchon Park (Maple and Turtle Creek) in Dallas. The event includes a 5K run and one mile walk and wheelchair roll along with the greatest hits from Elvis playing throughout the course. Pets are also welcome to join in the fun. Participants and cheering fans are encouraged to honor Elvis by dressing like him or in the style of the 50’s.
The United Cerebral Palsy Elvis Run continues to be a signature fundraising event for UCP’s mission to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
Register at www.ucpelvisrun.com
Aug. 18, 2007 - JazzZone Family Festival
(Grand Prairie, TX)
On Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 we are holding "JazzZone Family Day Potluck" at Joe Pool Lake. We were rained out for our 1st annual Memorial Day Family Festival, but we're right back with a whole new twist. We'll get the coals hot and the meat sizzling at noon. We just want you to come prepared to kick back and have a good time in the JazzZone
Pavilion (Pavilion #1). Event is FREE and open to the
public. Details at www.jazzzonedfw.net
& park info at www.lakeparks.net.
There is a $10 per vehicle daily fee to enter Lynn Creek Park. Please
RSVP.
Aug. 20 - Sep. 6, 2007 - MDA Telethon Online Auction
(DFW, TX)
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is hosting it’s first-ever MDA Telethon Online Auction in the DFW area. The auction will be held in conjunction with the MDA Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon and will be open for bidding on August 20 through September 6, 2007. Items already donated to the auction include vacation get-a-ways, a 2007 Jeep Wrangler, a $10,000 catered dinner on the Cowboys field at Texas Stadium, season tickets to the 2007 Dallas Cowboys home games, and a “Vespa” Scooter. Sponsors of the event include Sonic, Kroger, Tara Energy, Palm Beach Tan, and KXAS-TV, NBC 5. Check it out at
www.mdadfw.cmarket.com
