The Black Academy of Arts and Letters presents the 6th Riverfront Jazz Festival, taking place Labor Day weekend. Attendees will have the chance to enjoy food and beverage vendors as well as top-class artists performing live jazz, R&B, soul, and blues. Some of this year’s lineup includes Kevin Hawkins, Najee, Mark Allen Fenton, Stanley Clark & lots more. Single tickets, 3-day weekend passes, and corporate or group tables are available.
Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, black chocolate, ruby chocolate - chocolate lovers can find every variety at the Dallas Chocolate Festival. Meet famous chocolatiers and try their confections, learn more about the chocolate-making process, and pick up a few new recipes to test yourself at home. The event is enough to satisfy any sweet tooth. Tickets are $15 for kids and $40 for adults.
Try brews from local and international breweries at the Dallas Observer Brewfest. A DJ will be pumping hits while you wander from booth to booth sampling classic and unique beer flavors, from light ales to blackberry lagers. When you need a break, check out the art gallery, play some beer pong, and grab a bite to eat from one of the restaurants touting their amazing menus. Tickets start at $42. All attendees must be over 21 years of age.
Be German for a day at Addison Oktoberfest, one of the biggest Oktoberfest celebrations outside of Munich. Cheer on your favorite pup in the Dachshund Dash, dance the polka to live music, eat some weinerschnitzel, and of course, drink all the beer. With games, performances, and plenty of drinks, it's a fun event to celebrate the arrival of fall.
Welcome to the most Texan place on Earth. An iconic event in Texas' culture, the State Fair of Texas returns for 2023 to celebrate 137 years of Texan pride. With a complete auto show, the State Fair Classic college football game, live music by artists from all over the state, national acts, and uniquely Texas food offerings, the State Fair of Texas is as big as the state it celebrates. Come say howdy to Big Tex, the 55-foot cowboy. Day tickets start at $15 for adults and $10 for children and seniors. Season passes to attend all 24 days of the State Fair are also available for $50.
