Best Spring Festivals Near DFW
When spring arrives, the weather in the DFW area clears up and it becomes the perfect time for festivals. From music festivals and art festivals to carnivals and more, the Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex offers some of the best entertainment for families and kids of all ages. With so much to choose from, here is a look at the best spring festivals in the DFW area in 2016.
Dallas Cinco de Mayo 2016 (May 7, 2016)
223 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75208
(469) 657-4090
www.oakcliffarts.org/
Cinco de Mayo is the Latino celebration of the Battle of Puebla, one of the biggest victories by the Mexican Army against the French invasion. Today, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated across America and Mexico every year. The Dallas Cinco de Mayo celebration is entering its 29th year with a festival, car show and parade for people in the DFW area. The parade starts at 10 a.m. CT at 223 W. Jefferson by the Oak Cliff Cultural Center. The festival starts at 10 a.m. at the Historic Jefferson Blvd location as well. While the car show kicks off at the 500 and 600- Block. Everything ends at 4 p.m.
Cottonwood Park Festival (May 7-8, 2016)
1321 W. Belt Line Road
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 744-4582
www.cottonwoodartfestival.com
The Cottonwood Park Festival takes place twice a year at Cottonwood Park in Richardson, Texas. This DFW festival is a prestigious art show that is judged by a table of esteemed jurors. Every year, there are over 1,400 artists submitting work for the show and 240 find their work displayed at this spring art festival. However, families can rest assured that this is not just a stiff arts festival in the DFW area. There are also local bands playing throughout the day in a variety of genres. Food and drinks will be on sale from vendors, with arts and crafts activities for the kids as well.
Frontier Forts Days (May 13-14, 2016)
130 E Exchange Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 625-9715
www.fortworthstockyards.org/
Heading on over to Fort Worth, the Frontier Forts Days takes place at the historic stockyards. This is a free two-day festival that recreates the Stockyards National Historic District into an authentic representation of Texas frontier life. Around 10 forts and other programs will take place during this festival, where authentic frontier music, uniforms, wagons, flags and more will be on hand. There will be military parades on Friday and Saturday and re-enactors discussing life on the frontier. The event will take place on Exchange Avenue with the festivities lasting from 9:55 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday.
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HomeGrown Music Fest (May 9, 2016)
1900 Main Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
(214) 744-1270
homegrownfest.com
Located at the Main Street Garden Park in downtown Dallas, the HomeGrown Music Fest is the first Dallas outdoor music and art festival with all local talent. This is the seventh year of the event and there will be 12 musical acts in various genres performing on two different stages. Tickets for this festival are $33 online and $40 at the gate. All kids 10 and under get in for free. The festival lasts from noon until 10 p.m., with bands playing all day long. The festival will also feature live art demonstrations, a dog park for leashed pets, food, drinks and more.
Main Street Fest (May 20-22, 2016)
636 S Main St
Grapevine, TX 76051
(800) 457-6338
www.grapevinetexasusa.com/main-street-fest
Main Street Fest takes place in Grapevine, Texas, and is a fun time for all ages. The festival opens on May 20 with free entry from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. After 5 p.m. The cost of entry is $7 for adults and $5 for kids from six to 12 and it lasts until 11:30 p.m on Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. on Sunday. There will be carnival rides as well as an unlimited ride pass available for just $25. For adults, endulge in the Craft Brew Experience to celebrate Craft Beer week. For kids, there is the KidZone, with live entertainment and museum exhibits.
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Shawn S. Lealos is a freelance writer who graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2000 with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism. He writes for a variety of national publications and has over 15 years of sports journalism experience. Follow Shawn on Twitter @sslealos. Examiner.com.
