This is what local fests/fairs are all about. Don't get me wrong, I love me some Main Street Art…read moreFest action and Deep Ellum Art Fest shenanigans- but this is what I love. Locals peddling thier products they have spent hours crafting with love to others in the community. And the city was so supportive of the vendors- the city employees working the event were constantly making rounds insuring everything was going well and the visitors were having a good time. The Mayor even came around and was shaking everyone's hand and taking selfies with the booth vendors. I see you, Mr. Mayor Jim. They had a ton of food and local bands/ performers as well. My favorite was Poly Hwy- go check them out on FB. They were Polynesian and had a very island-y vibe. It was the perfect chill music to have playing while you stroll around. John Tipton was second- dude if you are reading this- that was the best cover of Bad Leroy Brown ever! And all of this was FREE! Silver Dollar Winery was serving up vino- although I wish they would have had the frozen peachy wine slushie- hint hint for next year guys ;). Crazy Cowboy was smoking up a storm and slinging brisket sandwiches and Rahr beer. La Rosita truck was also there in case you had a hankering for a taco. Bedford is a hidden gem guys, real talk. It was a beautiful day and a great spot for all this fun. Bookmark this and meet me there next year!

Quaint little art fest with friendly people and great lines of vendors and artist. It's not as…read morecrowded as the other arts fest I've been but I like it because the kids can enjoy themselves too without the parents/guardian worrying about them getting swept by a big crowd.

What a big suprise this was amazing ligjhts food shows loved every moment Can't wait to see…read morethe Christmas ones

Absolutely NOT worth it. I've gone twice--both times were a mistake. The line to get in is…read moreabsurd--we waited nearly 2 hours, stuck in a mess of oversold tickets and total chaos. The first time, our GPS said we were 1.4 miles from the entrance... that's how FAR back the line stretched not counting the winding roads after the entrance gate. Traffic management is nonexistent past the gate: no cones, no staff, just cars blocking intersections and nearly colliding in the dark. By the time you finally make it inside, you're shoulder-to-shoulder in a packed crowd, too stressed to enjoy the lights. Save your money and sanity. Go to a haunted house instead. At least the fear and stress there is intentional and a shorter wait time. I won't make the mistake of coming back ever in the future.

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.

Food is amazing. 3 days of fun music and incredible food. Lamb, pork, chicken , gyros, salads…read moreand enough pastry and desserts to sink a ship! And I am told they donate a huge % of the funds to organizations outside the walls of the church. Excellent!!!!

The Cottonwood Arts Festival is a biannual, 2-day event at the Cottonwood Park in southwest…read moreRichardson, TX. This is a juried event, so artists apply and a jury reviews and selects about 200+ artists to display and sell their impressive work. There is always a featured artist whose art is displayed on an event poster and a t-shirt for that spring or fall event. I can't usually afford any of the professional art pieces that sell for thousands of dollars, but I can always get the $20 t-shirt with a replica of one of the pieces of the featured artist. Some artists are aware that not everyone can afford the original on canvas, so they make smaller giclées that are more affordable for the masses. Even if you don't have the money or space in your place to buy, you can come and look for FREE! There is no cost to enter the festival. Plus, there are two stages of live music being performed all day Saturday and Sunday. Even parking is free across the street at the Richardson High School. You can also park in the neighborhood, but it isn't necessarily more convenient. Food often includes a few local places like Tongue and Cheek ice cream as well as a Gyro place. Of course you can also find a Fletcher's corn dog, and you didn't even have to drive to Fair Park for the State Fair. I love this festival and will always make a point of going and supporting artists if I can.

I really enjoy this arts festival. Each year brings both returning artists and new faces as well…read more We have been coming for many years. We always find something new to bring home. This year was the only exception. It looks like all the pricing rose out of our budget. But we still enjoy visiting all the booths especially the talented student artists, and seeing the live music. Park over at the school and take the free shuttle! Enjoy some delicious local beer while you browse!

Johnathon was absolutely the best! We hosted a sip and paint this past weekend with Johnathon. He…read morewas so professional and hospitable. I love when we pay for a service and the vendor/company makes sure not only great service is delivered but an amazing experience as well! Thank you so much Johnathon for your patience, professionalism, hospitality, promptness and passion all while doing what you love.

I went her for a paint and sip party so this review is mostly of the event. The studio is pretty…read morecool and there is plenty of parking. When you enter the artist's work is hanging on the walls and they are pretty unique pieces. One of the cool things about his artwork is that some of the pieces have glitter in them ( you have to see them because they are hard to describe). The event itself was fun and BYOB. The artist walked us through the steps of painting but encouraged us to sort of do our own thing. It was an enjoyable event and I would definitely do another one at this studio.

I wanted to get this review up since it's closing weekend of the festival . . . check out…read morehttp://www.videofest.org/ This is one of the first video festivals in the nation, and one of the best run. They do an amazing job of curating this event. The videos are daring and risky, but extremely well done. This is one of the under-appreciated gems in Dallas. Go support this festival. This is the type of thing that will continue to keep Dallas cool and not JUST pretentious.

A great discovery for a family outing! The Interurban Railway Museum (free admission) is Plano's…read moreoriginal depot from 1908 and housed a power substation to keep a network of electric powered railcars moving Texans until 1948. Inside the museum are exhibits that teach about electricity, facts about the Railway system, and fascinating pieces of Plano history. Plenty of buttons to push and things to do for kids (and adults). The staff is super friendly and happy to show you around and give you a personal tour of the historic railway car outside. There's even a weekly story time for kids every Friday at 11 am. Located in old Plano at the Eastern border of Haggard Park (near the DART station). A hidden gem!

Such a cool way to learn about rail travel in Texas! The staff are all very passionate about the…read morehistory and sharing their knowledge with everyone who attends!!

I guess I'll be tbe first official review on the second official day of the tailgate…read more We came from out of town for the Dallas vs Patriots game and decided to check out the new tailgate party since my husband is a huge Dez fan. I paid $88 for entry and husband paid $250. Both got us entry to the tailgate, lunch, lunch, open bar, and a raffle ticket. His level ticket got my husband a brief meet and greet with Dez Bryant. There was plenty of seating and bathrooms and a/c. Decent bar selection. Today's menu was jerk pork chops, jerk chicken wings, fried shrimp, Mac and cheese, and beans. There was a DU inside and out playing music throughout the event. There was NO parking available and it took me a while to get that info the night before. So be prepared to pay at least $80 for parking on top of your tickets. The good: Food was yummy, drinks were plentiful, music was good, Dez was personable and friendly. The DJs kept their energy high, even if the patron's energy was kinda low. Needs Improvement: We showed up 20 min after they were supposed to open and we still waited 30 min. Dez also showed up late, which wasn't that big of a deal but we did have a game to be at. The raffle: the info says each person gets entered into a drawing to watch the game from Dez's sky box. We waited and waiting for the drawing, but all we saw given away was tickets for the next home game. Maybe they gave the grand prize away later but we were some of the last people still there and missed kickoff waiting. Never happened, which is pretty disappointing. Opinion: I'm glad we went once, but I don't think we'd ever do it again. It'll either get bigger and better or it'll fizzle out. But I do hope it's the former!