Sep.
3 - 7, 2009 - Dallas D.A.N.C.E. Swing Competition
(Dallas, TX)
Dallas D.A.N.C.E. cordially welcomes you to attend the biggest and most exciting Swing dance competition in the country on Labor Day Weekend. Held at the luxurious Fairmont Hotel and Towers in downtown Dallas, this event features a 5,000 sq. ft. dance floor, colored skyline backdrop, projection TV monitors, superb sound system, and open seating at cozy 18" wide tables that allow close-up viewing of all the competitions.
Details at www.dallasdance.com
Sep.
10, 2009
- 9th annual Freedom Run & Festival (Dallas,
TX)
We are pleased to announce that, for a second year, the 2009 Freedom Run will be staged in the Dallas City Hall Plaza. The Attacks of September 11, 2001 were intended to divide our country through fear and intimidation. The Freedom Run, created and organized by the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, not only pays tribute to the victims and heroes of that fateful day, but also to boldly declare that our nation is even stronger today. Our response is LET FREEDOM RUN. Bring the whole family and celebrate Freedom together! Dallas Police Department will have S.W.A.T. vehicles, police horses, fire truck and police officers on hand distributing identification kits for children. Details on this event may be found by visiting
www.thefreedomrun.com
Sep.
11- 13, 2009 -
ZestFest 2009
(Fort Worth, TX)
ZestFest 2009 is the ultimate party for bold and flavorful food enthusiasts. Hosted by Chile Pepper Magazine in Fort Worth, Texas ZestFest will be action-packed. Cooking demos by celebrity chefs, live music, interactive contests and thousands of bold food samples will make September 11-13, 2009 the zestiest weekend of the year!
Details at www.zestfest2008.com
Sep. 11 - 13, 2009
- 26th Annual Fall Dallas Home & Garden Show (Dallas, TX)
Featuring over 300 exhibits for your one stop shopping. 1,000's of Home and Garden ideas, products and services. Gardening Seminars by the experts; Home Decor ideas and sales; New products, show specials and discounts, and much more.
For complete details and discount tickets, visit www.texashomeandgarden.com
Sep. 11 - 12, 2009 - Make A Splash
(Arlington, TX)
This water-science fair at River Legacy Living Science Center will bring attention to the beauty and history of our local waterway. Participants will engage in a variety of hands-on activities and exploration stations. For more information, visit them online at
www.riverlegacy.org or contact
mendy@riverlegacy.org
Sep. 11 - 13, 2009 - 7th Annual Jazz By The Boulevard (Fort
Worth, TX)
The annual Jazz By The Boulevard is a fundraiser event to preserve and beautify the Camp Bowie
district and to educate and expose public to cultural district’s historical architecture and eclectic variety of museums, shops and restaurants, as well as, significant points of interest.
The 7th Annual Jazz By The Boulevard Music & ArtsFestival will be
held September 11-13, 2009 on the beautiful grounds of the Will Rogers
Memorial Center in Fort Worth’s cultural district. Jazz By The Boulevard has become a
nationally acclaimed music and arts festival and in order to surpass our already stellar
headline entertainment, this year’s event will be gated with a nominal entrance fee of $5.
Children 12 and under are free. For more information on times and location, please visit us online at
fortworthjazz dot com. Website is not available at this
time. New website may be available soon. Be sure and
check this event out before making plans to attend.
Sep. 11 - 13, 2009 – Spectacular Senior Follies 2009 “Young At Heart”
(Dallas, TX)
The Follies Executive Board will proudly present the Mark Carroll production of THE SPECTACULAR SENIOR FOLLIES 2009, “Young At Heart”, playing Friday September 11 through September 13 with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at the Majestic Theater in downtown Dallas. The Spectacular Senior Follies is a non-profit organization with profits benefitting the senior arts communities of Dallas . The extravagant annual September production featuring the classics from the 1930’s and 40’s will be reminiscent of the legendary Ziegfeld Follies highlighting variety acts, singers, dancers and, keeping with tradition, Follies Lovlies wearing stunning costumes and a backdrop of professionally-designed sets rivaling Broadway. See details for this event at
www.seniorfollies.com
Sep. 12, 2009 - 10th Annual Arts, Antiques & Autos
Extravaganza (Denton,
TX)
Antiques & Autos Extravaganza is a FREE festival featuring a classic, custom, and hot rod car and motorcycle show on the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square. Come downtown to check out the dream machines lining the square, find that one-of-a-kind piece of art, have family heirlooms or sports memorabilia appraised, enjoy kids games, and live entertainment. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. and with activities and entertainment for all ages, this is the ideal way to spend a Saturday. Admission for the public is FREE!
For more information, visit www.dentonmainstreet.org
Sep. 13, 2009 - Plano Bridal Show (Plano,
TX)
Sunday, September 13, come see The Premier Bridal Show In Plano at Plano Centre from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm where over 100 wedding businesses will meet your every wedding need. Tickets are available at the door, and no advance registration is needed. Entry is $10 for adults and $5 for children 13 & under - includes toddlers & infants. (No credit cards accepted for admission.) For more information on location and times, visit
www.bridalshowsinc.com
Sep.
15, 2009 - Caddy Shack Scramble (Arlington,
TX)
On Tuesday, September 15, from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm, come and enjoy Caddy Shack Scramble, an event that benefits River Legacy Foundation, is held annually at Tierra Verde Golf Club in Arlington Tierra Verde is a beautiful, challenging golf course, uniquely committed to environmental preservation. The course design was guided by Audubon International to maximize and preserve the natural resources on the course's 256 acres. Golfers can enjoy a relaxing day of golf on Tierra Verde's Audubon Signature Course, contests, prizes, awards ceremony and lunch provided by Spring Creek Barbeque. For sponsor or tournament information, contact Diana Marquis at 817.861.257 or visit
www.riverlegacy.org
Sep. 15, 2009 -
2009 CEC Golf Classic (North Richland Hills, TX)
Join us for the 2009 CEC Golf Classic -Tuesday, September 15 at Iron Horse Golf Course. Players will enjoy a round of golf, food and beverages and fun contests throughout the tournament as well as an Outback Steak dinner which includes awards and a chance to win great prizes. Sponsorships are available and include a variety of benefits including recognition and complimentary players.
Details to this event may be found at www.thecec.org
Sep.
17 - 20, 2009 - 23rd Annual GrapeFest (Grapevine,
TX)
Join wine novices and connoisseurs at the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Sample award winning Texas wines at this
23rd annual event offering four full days of fun! Wine lovers and connoisseurs from across the nation will sample award-winning Texas wines at the
23rd Annual GrapeFest on September 17, 18, 19 & 20, 2009. GrapeFest is the place to enjoy premium wines, great music, delectable foods and plenty of fun.
I it’s the perfect spot to eat, shop and be entertained! For more information, please
visit Grapevine online at www.grapevinetexasusa.com
Sep. 17 - 20, 2009 - 22nd Annual
Addison Oktoberfest (Addison,
TX)
Germany comes to Addison, Texas at the 22nd Annual Addison Oktoberfest Celebration September
17-20, 2009!
More than 60,000 fans of polka, and German food will gather in Addison’s spectacular Addison Circle Park for four days of music, folk dancing, sing-alongs, children’s entertainment and more. Addison’s four-day, authentic German festival is one of the largest Oktoberfest festivals outside of the famed Munich celebration.
Details may be found at www.addisontexas.net
Sep. 18 - 20, 2009 - Plano Balloon Festival (Plano,
TX)
The EDS Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival, a spectacular three-day event beginning at 4:00pm Friday, September
18th at Oak Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, will provide spectators an action packed weekend. Enjoy three fun-filled days of balloon launches, glows, concerts, dances, fireworks, kid’s korner art activities, inflatable rides, rock climbing wall and much more.
Please visit us online for more information about this event... www.planoballoonfest.org
. Five Balloon Launches – Friday at 6:00PM, Saturday at 7:00AM and 6:00PM, and Sunday at 7:00AM and 6:00PM (weather permitting)
Sep. 19 - 20,
2009
- Fort Worth Militaria Show (Fort Worth, TX)
The largest 100% all Militaria show in the Southwest. Featuring over 400 tables of top quality military items for sale from the Civil War to the Iraqi Freedom wars. The show is at the Amon G. Carter Exhibits Halls in Ft Worth : 3401 W. Lancaster Ave.
This Years Show is September 18-20, 2009. Friday the 18th is dealer setup and the show is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday the 19th and 20th.
For more info go to www.ftworthmilitariashow.com
Sep. 19, 2009 – Firefighter Benefit Festival
(Carrollton, TX)
Come join the fun on Saturday, September 19th, 2009 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton, Texas. Come walk for rememberance, watch your kids compete in the Children’s Relay, watch local business groups as they leave their desks behind and try out the duties of firefighters in action, Come climb the stairs of the stadium for the 343 Memorial Climb. The climb is organized by the Fallen Heroes Family Support Fund and raises money for the families of Texas firefighters killed or injured in the line of duty. Come see an antique fire truck and participate in fun family activities. For details, visit
www.fallenheroesfamilysupportfund.com
Sep.
19 - Nov. 1, 2009 - Autumn at the
Arboretum - Great Pumpkin Festival (Dallas,
TX)
Discover the rich colors of autumn at the Dallas Arboretum where over 150,000 flowers bloom every fall.
Stroll through our 66 acres of gardens filled with thousands of chrysanthemums, fall blooming marigolds, coleus, salvia and more; come see the thousands of unique and rare pumpkins
decorating the beautiful gardens. Artisans Market which is the Dallas Arboretum’s annual arts and crafts
fair will be included for two days only. This exciting two day event will be held during our popular Autumn at the Arboretum festival which runs September 19 - October 31. This year’s theme is the Great Pumpkin Festival and will feature artisans, music, a giant pumpkin house surrounded by thousands of pumpkins, food, entertainment and your art!
For more details, please visit the Dallas Arboretum at www.dallasarboretum.org
Sep.
19, 2009 - Toyota Tour des Fleurs 10K and 20K
(Dallas, TX)
The Dallas Arboretum presents the Tour de Fleurs, a 10K, and 20K run. The 10K and 20K races start simultaneously at 7:30AM outside the Martin Rutchik Concert Lawn and Stage at the Dallas Arboretum.
Don't miss this sell out running event voted Best in Texas! Enjoy bites and sips while cooling down to the sounds of the Ray Johnston Band on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn. Bring your family for the inaugural Lennox International Walk in the Garden from 8-9am with many festivities to enjoy!
For complete details, please visit www.tourdesfleurs.org
Sep. 20, 2009 -
Dog Day Afternoon (Dallas,
TX)
Pack up the family and the pooches and join us for the 15th Annual Dog Day afternoon benefiting Operation Kindness celebrating our 4-legged best friends! Canines Contests, vendors and more will be at Flag Pole Hill Park just North of White Rock Lake on Northwest Highway Sunday from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Please visit
www.OperationKindness.org for more information.
Sep.
25 thru Oct. 18, 2009
- State Fair of Texas (Dallas, TX)
The 2009 State Fair of Texas will be held this year from Sept. 25 to Oct.
18, 2009 at the Dallas Fair Park, a 277-acre entertainment and recreation complex owned by the City of Dallas,
which is located two miles east of downtown Dallas. The theme for
2009 is "All aboard for food and fun!", which is a tip of the hat to hospitality, good eats and non-stop good times, Texas style. It's also a nifty tie-in to a new route to Fair Park, along DART's Green Line.
The 2009 State Fair, its more than 70 rides, 200 food locations, unique shopping opportunities, college football, livestock shows, cooking competitions and the 2010 State Fair Auto Show.
For an adrenaline rush, the Thrillway offers the latest in X-treme
experiences. Rides, games, shows, souvenirs and fantastic
food-on-a-stick make the Midway one of the fair's most popular
destinations. Visit the State Fair of Texas on line for more
information about this year's fair at www.bigtex.com
Sep.
25
- 27, 2009 - 53rd Annual Greek Food Festival of Dallas
(Dallas, TX)
Like a visit to Greece, the Greek Food Festival of Dallas offers a rich, multi-sensory experience of Greek hospitality and culture. Enjoy savory cuisine, soulful music, lively dancing, imported wines, and shopping in the AGORA marketplace. Live Greek music, ongoing performances by the colorful festival dancers, tours of the church and its Byzantine iconography, and the Hellenic Cultural Center all add up to an exhilarating three-day Greek-style celebration. Event details at
www.greekfestivalofdallas.com
Sep.
26, 2009 -
All About Uptown Festival (Dallas,
TX)
All About Uptown Festival is a Celebration of Art & Living. Save the date! Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 11am - 10pm Uptown Dallas, Inc. Presents Signature Lifestyle Festival to Showcase Uptown Dining, Arts, Culture and more! After a super-successful first event, they’re coming back with even more excitement in 2009. Bringing you all the crowd pleasers like the Chef Showcase, Pets R Uptown, historic tours, Dean Food Kids Korner -- and of course the best music -- plus some new elements to keep it fresh! Details at
www.allaboutuptown.com
Sep. 26, 2009
-
OKTOBERFEST 2009 (McKinney, TX)
McKinney meets Bavaria on Saturday 26, 2009! Drawing on the colorful tradition that began in Munich, Germany in 1810, the McKinney Oktoberfest will represent many things to many people. We will celebrate our diversity with a cultural event that reflects the many contributions of German immigrants who settled in Texas. We will enjoy a fun, family-friendly event that will offer authentic German music, food & drink, traditional costumes, dancing, children's activities and much more.
Event details may be found at www.downtownmckinney.com
Sep.
26, 2009 -
Annual Western Day Festival (Lewisville, TX)
The City of Lewisville will present the popular Annual Western Day Festival, Saturday, Sept. 26, in Old Town Lewisville. Find the cowboy in you at Lewisville's annual Western Day festival in Old Town Lewisville. Bring your family to this western event, designed to showcase Lewisville's rich history. Festival stages will showcase live country music and entertainment while festival-goers partake in the unique arts and crafts vendors, gunfight re-enactments, trick ropers, Tailwaggers Ranch, antique car show, national tamale-eating championship, and longhorn cattle drive. Family fun doesn't stop there with additional children's activities including a petting zoo, children's playland area,
facepainters, sketch artists, TootallTex, and more. Take your family to the Old West this year, at the Lewisville Western Day festival. Free general admission with ticket. Free tickets will be available starting on Tuesday, September 8. For more information call 972.219.3401 Details at
www.cityoflewisville.com
Sep.
26, 2009
-
Walks to Cure Diabetes (Dallas, Irving, & Plano, TX)
OJDRF sponsors fundraising Walks to Cure. The multi-site Walk draws 25,000 people together in a healthy activity for a worthy cause, raising money to help find a cure for diabetes. It's fun for families and builds camaraderie among company employees. The 2009 JDRF/Dr Pepper Snapple Group Walks will be held on Saturday, September 26th at three locations: Victory Park @ American Airlines Center, Plano/Frisco at Granite Park and Irving (Las Colinas) at Campion Trails.
For more information visit
www.jdrfdallas.org
Sep. 28 - Oct.
2, 2009
- GO TEXAN Restaurant Round-Up (Texas)
Texans across the state are invited to participate in the second GO TEXAN Restaurant Round-Up, the weeklong statewide dine-out celebration from Monday, Sept. 28, to Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. Participating GO TEXAN restaurants will give patrons a special dining experience by serving Texas menu options, featuring locally produced foods, Texas wines, shrimp, fresh produce and much more. Many of the participating restaurants have pledged to donate a portion of the day’s proceeds to food banks across the state. All around Texas – for five days from breakfast to dinner – restaurants, cafés, diners and wine bars will bring Texas to the table.
Details at www.GOTEXANRestaurantRoundUp.com
