We hope you’ll be hungry (and thirsty) this weekend, because there will be tons of things to do this weekend that involve both, including Addison’s Oktoberfest, the Greek Food Festival of Dallas, a Deep Ellum beer and cider tour, and a West Village restaurant hop. Also happening this weekend, are the Plano balloon festival, the Denton Blues Festival and the Dallas Salsa Congress.
Timothy DeLaGhetto & David So Take Over LA's Premier Foodie Event
Drink and prost at Addison Oktoberfest
Thursday, September 19 - Sunday, September 22
Addison Circle Park
If you’ve never been to Addison’s Oktoberfest, you need to go this year -- and if you’ve been before, you know what a great time it can be. The festival features beers from all over the world, turkey legs, German fare, live music and more. It’s not required, but wearing your lederhosen is certainly encouraged.
Cost: General admission is $10. Admission is free on Thursday and Sunday.
Toe tap at the Denton Blues Festival
Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22
Quakertown Park
What better way to get ready for Sad Boy Fall than with a blues festival? The Denton Blue Festival is back for another year, featuring food, arts, crafts, kid-friendly activities and, of course, blues. There’s karaoke Friday night, Saturday features acts all day long, and Sunday kicks off with a gospel show.
Cost: Free
Get your dance on at the Dallas Salsa Congress
Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22
Dallas Events Center
The Dallas Salsa Congress is turning 13 this year, and to celebrate they’re throwing a three-day festival featuring salsa, bachata, and more. The festival features more than 50 hours of dancing with live DJs in three ballrooms. Not a dancer? Don’t worry there will be workshops for all levels.
Cost: Daily passes start from $89.
Watch the sky fill up with colors at the Plano Balloon Festival
Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22
Oak Point Park
This year the Plano Balloon Festival turns 40, and to celebrate they’re doing it big. The festival features dozens of hot air balloons, fireworks shows, sky divers and plenty of other activities. We recommend going early in the morning or around sunset for awesome views. If you like to run, the festival is also hosting several races ranging from a 1K to a half marathon.
Cost: Tickets are $10.
Eat up at the Greek Food Festival of Dallas
Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
At the Greek Food Festival of Dallas, one of the best food festivals in North Texas, you’ll find it all. Of course, they’ll be serving up delicious Greek food like baklava and gyros. But you’ll also get a chance to explore Greek culture through dance, art, music and more. Come with an appetite for this one.
Cost: General admission is $9.
Eat your way through West Village on this restaurant hop
Friday, September 20
West Village
One of the best things about Dallas’ West Village is how many restaurants and bars are neatly tucked into a little pocket of the city. Try food at some of the best of these places on this West Village Restaurant Hop. The tour goes on for three hours, and you’ll have to sign up to see which places you’ll get to try.
Cost: Tickets start from $65.
Mix deliciousness and music at Tacos and Tunes
Friday, September 20
1900’s Residences
Come watch some local talent and munch on tacos at Tacos and Tunes. The concert series features up-and-coming artists in the area, and serves up tacos with their talent. Your ticket gets you entry to the show, two tacos, and access to a fun photobooth. Come hungry.
Cost: Tickets are $15.
Chow down on all the barbecue you can eat at Smoked Dallas
Saturday, September 21
Main Street Garden
Downtown Dallas’ Main Street Garden is hosting a massive barbecue festival. The party will feature meats from more than 20 barbecue joints in the state. There will also be games and activities like armadillo races, a mechanical bull, and live country music.
Cost: General admission is $50.
Drink up on a Deep Ellum beer and cider tour
Saturday, September 21
Deep Ellum Brewing Company
There’s so many breweries in North Texas that it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. This Deep Ellum beer and cider tour narrows it down to four stops with three flights and three beers. It’s a walking tour (with stops no more than a 10-minute walk away), so be sure to wear some comfortable shoes.
Cost: Tickets are $75.
Tailgate the Cowboys’ game in style
Sunday, September 22
AT&T Stadium
If you can’t get tickets to a Dallas Cowboys game, the next best thing is to tailgate. This weekend, catch a bus in downtown Dallas and head over to AT&T Stadium for an epic tailgate, featuring barbecue, a DJ and a big screen TV, and unlimited beer and margaritas. The tailgate tent will be covered and will have its own restrooms.
Cost: Early bird tickets are $80.
Sign up here for our daily Dallas email and be the first to get all the food/drink/fun DFW has to offer.