If you are an “otaku” and weren’t aware of the AnimeFest Dallas, you’re going to miss out! AnimeFest is the perfect place for anime enthusiasts to get together as regular individuals or while cosplaying their favorite character. You will even get a chance to meet top artists, otakus, and buy anime accessories!
Run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines at the Hot-Trot Race. The 5k registration fee is $35; you can register online, prices will increase on March 1. Additional registration information for the 10K challenge and the half-marathon challenge is also available online. Proceeds from the races will go to Assist the Officer Foundation.
For the past 100 years, the WESA Trade Show has been a place for fair trade and fellowship. Held in the nation's "number 1 horse state," it is the largest trade event in the equestrian industry; the event will feature more than 700 product lines and over 3,400 retailers. Registration to attend opens online on May 1.
Grand Prairie Hatch Chili Festival is an ideal event for food enthusiasts looking forward to kick-starting their taste buds. Participants can buy raw or roasted hatch chilies, enjoy live music, buy drinks, and taste locally-grown chili products.
Float and vibe out at the 10th annual Rockin' the River Tubing Series. This event will give attendees the opportunity to lay back and lazily drift along the river with a cold drink in hand while listening to a full-day lineup of music from top performers. The River at Panther Island Pavillion has been named as one of the top rivers to float in the US, so the location is perfect. The event will feature about 30 performances, food and beverage vendors, and a firework show. Tickets and the 2022 music lineup will be available online soon.
August is a great time to explore the area's hottest restaurants because during Dallas Fort Worth Restaurant Week, select establishments offer discounted, prefixed lunch and dinner menus. Some places will even offer wine and cocktail pairings to complement the menus. You will feast for a good cause because a percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Texas Food Bank in the Dallas area or Lena Pope in the Tarrant area. This year will be the DFWs 25th anniversary. Check back online for a complete list of this year's participating restaurants.
