Maybe I am biased, since the crafts and festivals in San Francisco actually sell things you want to…read morebuy, but this wasn't that. It was lots of junky crafts and a few (non-crowded) food stalls - All packed together in an alley for only about 4 blocks. I went with 2 friends, the only thing one of us actually purchased was a sticker. I suppose the good news is that parking was pretty easy and it is only 1x per year. Hard pass.

Great venue, great weather, great people watching and some great artist out there…read more Not many mask wearer's if that is a concern but we got there early so it was not a problem. Hope things continue to get better because we miss these type of events. Great job Deep Ellum

We were watching the grandkids for a long weekend and had permission to let them play hooky from…read moreschool and bring them with us to the State Fair of Texas on opening day, Friday, September 25, 2026. We came in the morning and decided to drive down. In years past, we've always taken Dart and had a great experience doing so. Driving down to the fair was fine but getting into one of the parking areas was a little tricky. They only let you enter if you are turning right into the lot. So if you are coming from the opposite direction, you have to loop around and join the lane that turns right. We finally made it into one of the fairgrounds parking lots. Cost $25. There are lots of other parking options on private property, some even cost less. We didn't feel comfortable using one of those. It was perfect Fair weather! We entered the fairgrounds near a Chevrolet race track where fair goers could get on a list to test drive some Chevy cars. Before you could drive the sporty cars, you had to drive a less sporty model. There was a huge line so get there early if you plan to be a speed racer! Be sure to grab a map so you can plan your day. You'll also need to buy coupons because the vendors do not deal with cash or credit cards. There are plenty of kiosks you can get your coupons. If you have any leftover coupons at the end of the day, hold on to them. They never expire! I actually brought some with me from a prior year. We made our way to see the animals and it was amazing to see some brand new babies that had just been born less than 12 hours ago! Baby chicks, goats, lambs and cows were adorable. There was a volunteer on hand to answer all our questions about the baby brown cow. A very pregnant pig was in a maternity "stall" to keep her comfortable. We also saw Howdy, Big Tex's steer. We had never been on opening day before, and were unaware of the parade. What a pleasant surprise! Lots of high school bands and cheerleaders, and floats showcasing the sponsors. We made our way to see Big Tex and of course get a Fletcher's corny dog. You have to take a selfie or ask someone to take a picture of your group and Big Tex. We admired his new shirt, jeans and boots. After visiting some of the buildings and seeing everything on our list, we wrapped up our fair day. Everyone had a great time!

Couldn't find fried gumbo but jambalaya - was okay, had that ah-ha moment that these are customized…read morearancinis. One pickle-flavored beer was, interesting. Hot, hot, hot - carry fans. Skip the restrooms near the livestocks.

Second year attending this wonderful festival. (There was no chili cook off when we were there…read more:(). I will go out on a limb here, I don't believe you will find a better Bluegrass festival anywhere in the country. 'But this Texas, there ain't any Bluegrass here'-you might say. Well you would be wrong. It's alive and very well right here in Framers Branch. Every act could be or has been or will be a headliner at any other festival that usually might have only one 'big name'. I have managed in two events to see everyone of my favorites. If you love great musicianship and acoustic music this is a can't miss show. I am anxious to see who will come next year. Bring your comfy lawn chairs and water (no ice chests but plenty of concessions) and enjoy a whole day of great music and great people. Thanks Alan Tompkins

Quick look rating: 5/5 Food & Quality, 4/5 Service, 4/5 Experience…read more Fun event to book-mark. Hundreds of folks came out to hear some great bluegrass music. To Note: Bring out your folding chairs! Come early to taste the chili! They have a little cart / trailer to bring folks from adjacent parking lot. Come early, taste the chilies, stay for the cool music and getting "comfy" See you there!

This is a great park when you're looking for a little escape for an hour or more. My family and I…read morevisited during the holidays, and we were able to walk through a magical world of lighted trees. It was a stunning sight to see. The lake really enhanced the experience. There are shops to grab a bite to eat near the water-walk as well, which is nice if you want to make the most of your visit. I highly recommend you check it out for yourself, you won't be disappointed.

These holiday lights are nothing short of spectacular and it's free! Free parking as well. Lights…read moreare on from 5pm to 11pm(maybe 12am) Definitely a must visit!

Thank you to the many volunteers who orchestrated an amazing Greek Festival. I've been to Greek…read moreFests in AZ, HI, WA and TX, but I would have to say this one was by far the most organized. All of them have a common theme, raise money for the Greek Orthodox Church by selling Mediterranean food as well as arts, crafts, and books while educating the public about the church and the Greek culture. This festival stood out because the volunteers focused on every last detail. Usually you have to stand in one line after another to get anything, but that wasn't the case here. There were so many options for buying tickets and so many volunteers working every station, that we easily spent more time enjoying ourselves than we did standing around in queues That wasn't the case in Honolulu, Hawaii. Trashcans were everywhere and refuse was regularly collected. There is nothing more unappealing than an overflowing trashcan with flies and bees buzzing around the leftovers and then visiting your drink can and the bite you are about to take. Thankfully this festival had a dedicated crew regularly pulling out the trash bags, and carting them away. The place stayed meticulously clean and bug free which is more than I can say for the small one I attended in Bellingham, Washington. Food choices were plentiful and it was served hot and fresh. The standards were on the menu such as gyros, dolomades, and baklava, but you could also get Greek lasagna, lamb chops and Greek sausage. Signs clearly indicated the ingredients of each dish and the number of coupons to purchase them. These were also listed in the lovely program guide. The event took place regardless of rain or shine. Thankfully plentiful seating was available in the shade of a tent as well as en plein air. Entertainment could be heard throughout the venue with loudspeakers positioned everywhere. The stage was a raised platform so that you could see the dancers and musicians perform. The band on Sunday midday was quite good. The male singer had an amazing voice. The children's area was secure and provided an array of activities for the kiddos. They could run around and play without bumping into the public. Lots of kids had face painting done. Parking was nearby and free. I read that you could also pay for valet or take a shuttle bus. We managed to find a free place across the street. I bought tickets online through Eventbrite. General admission was $7 and food coupons were sold in packs of 20 coupons for $20 plus tax. This made it easy to bypass the the lines at will call or the lines for those needing to purchase their tickets and coupons with cash or credit card in person. I loved the wide variety of items in the Agora (marketplace). They sold baby olive trees! There was soap, incense, potpourri, gold and silver jewelry with gemstones, light cotton clothing, intricately carved wooden boxes, beautifully painted nesting dolls and wooden eggs, oil paintings, lamps, etc. We had fun weaving our way through the souk. The aisles were narrow and the tables were packed with unique finds. The history room had maps, art and some explanations of Ancient Greek. There was also a tour of the church were you could learn about some of the iconography, alter setup, clergy vestments, and Greek Orthodox practice. The attention to the details was evident by this amazing group of church volunteers. They demonstrated their passion and friendliness from the moment you walked in the door to the final exit. We were able to find someone to answer our questions every step of the way with the handy guide book, and information desks setup throughout. A woman in a wheelchair even thanked everyone for coming as they left the venue. What an absolutely pleasurable experience.

I am glad I waited 3 years to write this review. This…read morefestival is getting worse and worse and we won't return next year. We are lucky we live close by so we always bike here, so at least we can beat the traffic and the horrific price for parking. First year they ran out of gyros, no joke!!! Second year, no baklava sundae , ran out. This year, not enough that the prices skyrocketed, some vendors didn't even make an effort to print new menus, they literally just crossed prices and put whatever they wanted. Or, they wanted to go with the last year price but seeing all other vendors increased theirs... hmmmm ,, yeah !! Us too! We tried the gyro, no flavor, mediocre at best, so expensive , $12 for just the pita and the meat. No side, and they all wrapped up on trays, God knows how long they stay there. Lamb sliders and fries was our next choice, nothing special there either. Again, store bought slider buns and not enough meat, not tasty, fries also stay under a heat lamp, the frozen type of course. Like can you guys make some effort at least??? Fast paced, long lines, order, pay, GET OUT!!! We were not impressed at all. Best thing was the baklava sundae for sure. So... bye bye OPA! Greek festival. We had enough of your traps.

We had fun walking the lighted trail and the food was decent. It's well-staffed and the staff are…read morefriendly. It's well-organized. We got some really nice photos at various points on the trail. It's not huge but we're grading on a curve here because outside of haunted houses and trunk-or-treats in church parking lots, there simply aren't a lot of family friendly Halloween-related events and attractions in the DFW area. So we appreciated the fact that this even exists.

This is my third and final year coming to Pumpkin Nights…read more Two years ago, possibly because the event was less known or because there were seemingly more hidden systems in place, we were in the traffic lane for no more than 5 minutes, presented our tickets, and drove down the path to parking. Last year, we were in the traffic lane to get into the event for OVER TWO HOURS. By the time we got in (we had an entrance time set for 8:30 and walked in just before 11), most vendors were sold out or closed. "Get a refund" you might say? Sure, if they allowed such a basic thing. They only allow you to change your ticket within 48 hours of your scheduled time and they'll charge you another $5 to do it, with no partial refunds if your new day is cheaper. The greed is truly unreal. "Maybe because they have to account for parking in their lot" - if by "lot" you mean the open field where you have an employee telling you "follow that car", sure. We purchased VIP this year knowing our schedule was in flux. Here we are getting in line at 8:30. The entrance is less than a mile away and we have a 20+ minute estimated wait. Just kidding, that's just the thru traffic - we have to get into the actual lane that's going to be the same TWO HOUR wait. The lack of moderation for those who enter and stay inside for 3+ hours and the next to pointless traffic navigators, all topped off with the absolute greed to not mark a day as sold out earlier? I'm going home. Keep the $124 - you clearly need it more than I do. Pathetic.

I went to the North Texas Irish Festival (@NTIF_scma) last night! I am not sure if I am strange…read moreabout festivals or like this but I typically start looking for the food, music/performances, and exhibits (in that order). I am thankful there was a good mixture or "festival food" (like those tornado taters or elephant ears, the food you might like but later haunts you) and the actual Irish and European foods. I was especially happy to see food vendor (right outside automobile building) called Oz Highland Farms. It is strategically placed here because that end of the automobile building is where the Scottish Village is. Oh yes, potential festival go-Er, the vendor has Haggis. They have haggis pups (like haggis bites I guess), and they have Haggis and Mash. I got this and it was a bowl of mashed potatoes with a slice of what can only be described as Haggis Loaf. This was a smart way to do it since it is a fair and it was pretty close to what I remember Haggis tasting like in Scotland. Plenty of exhibitors and food vendors and the music was perfect. Bagpipes playing when you get out of the parking lot (stage is right there). Please note: Go to the NTIF website (https://www.ntif.org) and read the information about parking. Very important to follow those instructions no matter how you have gone to the fairgrounds in the past.

The festival it self is fun and reasonable to get in. Once in the food and beverages are sky high,…read morea beer is 12 and not very good meat pie 11, the Irish stew in a bread bowl is 16 except oops they ran out of bread. A family of four would need a few hundred to get in and eat the minimum

A great event for Japanese lovers, Japanese people, and pretty much everyone else…read more All the little kids are so cute in their kimonos. People have the cutest dogs also. There are a lot games for kids, performances, snacks, shaved ice and food booths. The booths are from the most popular Japanese restaurants in the DFW like Jinbeh, Masami, Sushi Sake, Sushi Robata, Mr.Sushi, Teppo, and Yama Sushi. The food average around $5, but the portions are small. This is a free, one day event. It is open to the public. Tickets are required for food. Same location each year at some random parking lot on Midway, between 635 and Alpha. Plenty of parking spots. It's so hot every year and this is an outside event. I suggest having this event in the beginning of Oct. for better weather.

It was really fun to visit. Lots of korean food to try. It…read morewas fun to dress Korean traditional clothes from Joseon era. I hope you repeat on 2024.

Free admission and great family fun. This event takes place at just the right time of year. It gets…read morecrowded, early - so you will have to be creative when parking (across the street is best). The location is easy to find on the side of the huge Super H Mart mall. The food vendors really show out, by serving their best dishes. You use credit or cash to by tickets for food purchases. 2 hungry adults can fill up on about 15 tickets total. The tickets are $2 each. A glutton, like me, can expect to spend 15 tickets, alone - to get that warm, comfortable feeling. The atmosphere is happy and vibrant. There is also a stage, with constant music and entertainment. This is definitely an annual DFW, must-do event. Don't miss out next year!

One of the best free events in Dallas held on a Thursday night It's one of the only places you…read morecould bring your children and dogs to a dance party and not get looks. It's not a great idea to mark a spot with blankets too close to the stage the crowd will move you back it's almost like a rave with people dancing, spinning hula hoops n what not. Check them out on Instagram fir scheduled dates tons of fun especially cause the park sells beer.

Gather your family, dog and a pick nick blanket cause this just may be the best thing you can do…read morefor free on a Thursday night (last Thursday of every month). Decks in the park is 3 or 4 DJs playing at the Klyde Warren Park, full set up. Stage, lights, loud music, and great atmosphere; the park completely transforms to a family club. It's another great event the park has available. The DJs start to play at 7, people arrive early to claim a spot on the lawn. While it always seems like a good idea to be in the front, I would recommend to claim a spot towards the middle or back of the lawn. At around 9ish it will be packed, the sun goes down and the crowd starts dancing. At this time people at the front will kinda get pushed out of the way. Plus, the music can get a little loud. You'll be a lot more comfortable and have a view a little further back anyways. I hope they can continue to have this event, it's pretty sweet!