Frisco House & Garden Show, January 4-6, http://www.frisco-online.com/article.cf
Arlington House & Garden Show, January 4-6, http://www.arlingtoncc.com
Dallas Gem & Mineral Society's Gem, Mineral, Fossil, Bead & Jewelry Show, Mesquite, November 22-23, http://www.dallasgemandmineral.org/G
Fort Worth Bead Market, November 15-16, http://www.thebeadmarket.net
26th annual Sundance Square Parade of Lights, November 28, Fort Worth, http://www.fortworthparadeoflights.org
Not in the DFW area but worth a mention.
Texas Book Festival, Austin, November 1-2, http://www.texasbookfestival.org
(Feel free to add to the list and check the entries for other months next year as I'm adding events.)
"Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs," Dallas Museum of Art, starts Oct. 3, http://dallasmuseumofart.org/Dallas_Mus
FenCon, Addison, October 3-5, http://fencon.org
Lebanese Food Festival, Lewisville, October 3-5, http://www.ourladylebanon.com
ArmeniaFest, Carrollton, Oct. 10-12, http://www.armeniafest.com
Mid-Cities Greek Fest, Euless, October 10-12, http://midcitiesgreekfest.info
Fort Worth Alliance Air Show, October 11-12, http://www.allianceairshow.com
25th International Bar-B-Que Cookoff, Grand Prairie, October 11-12, http://www.tradersvillage.com/en/grandp
Fall Festival in the Japanese Garden, Fort Worth, October 25-26, http://www.fwbg.org/calendar.cfm?Ey
Not in the DFW area but worth a mention.
Maker Faire, Austin, October 18-19, http://makerfaire.com
(Feel free to add to the list.)
46th Annual National Championship Indian Pow Wow, Grand Prairie, September 5-7, http://www.tradersvillage.com/en/grandp
Warbirds on Parade, Lancaster, September 6, http://www.dfwwing.com/
Kolache Festival, Caldwell, September 13, http://www.burlesoncountytx.com
Denton Arts, Antiques and Autos Extravaganza, September 13, http://www.dentonmainstreet.org/def
13th Annual Dog Day Afternoon, September 20,
http://www.operationkindness.org
State Fair of Texas, September 26 -- October 19, http://www.bigtex.com
Greek Food Festival of Dallas, September 26-28, http://www.greekfestivalofdallas.co
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mnelson's birthday there again, so mark that calendar)Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair, Fredericksburg, September 26-28, http://theroundup.org/index.php
Dallas Bead Market, Richardson, September 27-28, http://www.thebeadmarket.net
(Feel free to add to the list.)
Super Show & Sports Expo, Dallas, August 15-16, http://www.supershowexpo.com
North Texas State Fair and Rodeo, Denton, August 15-23, http://www.northtexasstatefair.com
Museum of the American Railroad Whistle Fair, Dallas, August 16, http://www.dallasrailwaymuseum.com/Dine
VISIONS: The Women’s Expo, Dallas, August 23-24, http://www.adjuvantexpos.com/visions/in
Dancers Annual National Competition Extravaganza, Dallas, August 28-31, http://www.dallasdance.com
This is a swing dance event. “Swing” includes Push, Whip, West and East Coast Swing, Lindy, Carolina Shag and Jitterbug.
AnimeFest -- Anime convention, August 29-September 1, http://www.animefest.org
The International Cat Association's Show, Arlington, August 30-31, http://www.tica2008.com
Not in the DFW area but worth a mention.
Westfest, a Czech/Polka festival in West, Texas, August 29-31, http://www.westfest.com
Batfest!, Austin, August 30-31, http://www.roadwayevents.com/RoadStar/E
(Feel free to add to the list.)
Airliners International 2008 (airline & aviation collectible show), Irving, July 10-12, http://www.ai2008dfw.com
2008 North American Solar Challenge (NASC2008), Starting in Dallas July 13, http://www.americansolarchallenge.o
The NASC2008 is a competition to design, build, and race solar-powered cars in a cross-country event. Teams compete in a 2400-mile race from Dallas, Texas, to Calgary, Alberta.
Lazy Dragon Con, McKinney, July 18-20, http://www.lazydragon.com/con
British Emporium Monty Python Madness Weekend, July 18-20, Grapevine
http://www.british-emporium.com
QuakeCon, Dallas, July 31-August 3, http://www.quakecon.org
Not in the DFW area but worth a mention
Austin Bat Run, July 13, http://www.runtex.com/web/2-2092.as
(Feel free to add to the list.)
The annual Maya Meetings at the University of Texas at Austin feature lectures and workshops on the latest advances in Maya archaeology iconography, and hieroglyphic decipherment.
In 2008 we focus on the spectacular Maya ruins at Copan, Honduras, perhaps the most thoroughly studied and excavated of all Maya sites. Key discoveries and advances continue to be made in recent years, even after a century of intensive research by numerous international scholars and institutions. One highlight of the 2008 Maya Meetings will be a detailed presentation of the very latest progress in reconstructing and deciphering the great Hieroglyphic Stairway and its associated sculptures.
And don't miss the opportunity to get this cuddly souvenir.
http://www.cafepress.com/08mayameet
Texas Scottish Festival, Arlington, June 6-8, http://www.texasscottishfestival.co
33rd Annual Auto Swap Meet, Grand Prairie, June 6-8, http://www.tradersvillage.com/en/grandp
Ham-Com (ham radio), Plano, June 13-14, http://www.hamcom.org/cgi-bin/ccp51/c
Cat Show, Fort Worth, June 14, http://www.ftworthfeline.org
Festival de Garibaldi - Mariachi Festival, June 14, Traders Village, Grand Prairie,
http://www.tradersvillage.com/en/grandp
Grapevine Coin Show, June 13-15,
http://www.coinshows.com/grapevine_
(In another part of Texas)
Dublin Dr Pepper 116th Birthday Celebration, June 14, Dublin
http://www.dublindrpepper.com/birth
Annual convention of the National Railway Historical Society, June 16-22, http://www.lonestarrails2008.com/defaul
Healthy Foods International Exposition and Conference, Dallas, June 18-19, http://www.healthyfoodsintl.com
It’s All Fun and Games, Log Cabin Village, Fort Worth, June 21, http://www.logcabinvillage.org/events.h
Come and play some games the way Texans did in the 1800s. We'll have rolling hoops, Jacob’s Ladders, buzz saws, graces, mancala, jacks, and more! You can even make your own stick and ring toy to take home.
Not in the DFW area but worth a mention
Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival, Oklahoma City, June 6-8, http://www.redearth.org
Celebration of the Dairy Industry, including the Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Contest (June 9), Sulphur Springs, June 8-16, http://www.sulphursprings-tx.com/calend
Agents and Editors Conference, Austin, June 20-22, http://www.writersleague.org/events/200
(Feel free to add to the list.)
Cape! A Free Comic Book Day Event, Dallas, May 3, http://www.capeday.com
The Folklorico Festival of Dallas 2008, Dallas, May 9-11(?), http://www.folkloricofestivalofdallas.c
British Car & Motorcycle Show, Grapevine, May 9, http://www.british-emporium.com
8th Annual Frontier Forts Days, Fort Worth, May 9-10, http://www.fortworth.com/01visitors/010
Grapevine Main Street Days Festival, May 16-18, http://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/Festiv
Dallas/Fort Worth Bead Renaissance Show, May 16-18 -- 1209 S. Main St., a short drive or a bit of a walk away from the Grapevine festival, http://www.beadshow.com/shows/index.h
Greater Fort Worth Herb Society Herb Festival, Fort Worth, May 17, http://www.gfwhs.org/fest.htm
From Logs to Riches, Log Cabin Village, Fort Worth, May 17, http://www.logcabinvillage.org/events.h
Can you tell a wickiup from a grass hut? Do you know what “half dovetail notch” means? Have you ever used the phrase “central hall construction”...and meant it? If the answer to any of these questions is “no,” then this day is for you. Learn about the types of homes that Texans built in the 1800s, see log hewing demonstrations, and build your own craft to take home.
11th Annual Cajun Festival, Grand Prairie, May 17-18, http://www.tradersvillage.com/en/grandp
A-Kon (anime convention), Dallas, May 30-June 1, http://a-kon.com
Not in the Dallas area, but worth the mention:
Fifth Annual Texas Steak Cook-off, Beef Symposium and Tourist trap, Hico, May 17, http://www.texassteakcookoff.com
42nd Annual National Polka Festival, Ennis, May 23-25, http://www.nationalpolkafestival.co
(Feel free to add.)
Spring Festival in the Japanese Garden, Fort Worth, April 5-6, http://www.fwbg.org/calendar.cfm?Ey
Tartan Day Ceilidh, White Rock Lake, April 6, http://scotsindallas.org/ssod_tarta
Texas Storytelling Festival, Denton, April 10-13, http://www.tejasstorytelling.com
Prairie Dog Chili Cookoff and Pickled Quail Egg Eating, Grand Prairie, April 12, http://www.tradersvillage.com/en/grandp
Live Green Expo, Plano, April 12, http://www.plano.gov/Departments/Enviro
Plano Book Festival, April 13, http://www.planobookfestival.com
Texas Library Association's Conference, Dallas, April 15-18, http://www.txla.org/conference/conf.htm
Doolittle Raiders 66th anniversary reunion, luncheon, presentation and book signing, April 17, http://www.flightmuseum.com/doolittle_l
North Texas Book Festival, Denton, April 18-19, http://www.ntbf.org
Thyme for a Cure?, Log Cabin Village, Fort Worth, April 19, http://www.logcabinvillage.org/events.h
Herbs and flowering plants were an important part of life in the 1800s. Visit with members of the Greater Fort Worth Herb Society, identify basic herbs in our herb garden, and learn how herbs were used to treat illness, hygiene, cooking, and more. Find out about 19th century medicine, smell herbs as they season old-fashioned recipes, and make your own flor de papel (paper flower).
Festiva Latinoamerica, Dallas, April 19, http://www.dfwinternational.org
Dallas Arboretum’s Annual Plant Sale, Dallas, April 19-20, http://www.dallasarboretum.org/Events/P
Green Apple Festival (Earth Day event), Dallas (Fair Park), April 20, http://www.greenapplemusicfestival.com
(Feel free to add to the list)
Over 12,000 live tropical butterflies from around the world will be released into the Fort Worth Botanic Garden's conservatory throughout the entire month of March.
Wings of Freedom Tour, Fort Worth, March 3-7, http://www.collingsfoundation.org/cf_sc
Tour through the authentically restored aircraft (B-17, B-24 and B-25)
All-Con, Addison, March 7-9, http://www.all-con.org
14th Annual Antique Science & Retro-tech Show & Swap Meet, Irving, March 8, http://www.slideruleguy.com/tx-1q08.h
National Storm Conference, Colleyville, March 8, http://www.tessa.org/meeting.html
Wings of Freedom Tour, Denton, March 10-12, http://www.collingsfoundation.org/cf_sc
Tour through the authentically restored aircraft (B-17, B-24 and B-25)
Wings of Freedom Tour, Dallas, March 13-24, http://www.collingsfoundation.org/cf_sc
Tour through the authentically restored aircraft (B-17, B-24 and B-25)
Timber Tales: Preschool Storytime, Log Cabin Village, Fort Worth, March 14, http://www.logcabinvillage.org/events.h
Bring your 3-5 year old to the Village for an exciting step back into the world of 1800s Texas ! Little "Villagers" can don bonnets, aprons, and vests as they gather 'round to hear stories of days gone by. $3 fee includes a preschool story, fun activities, and a craft.
Texas Pinball Festival, Grapevine, March 14-16, http://www.texaspinball.com
Dallas Quilt Celebration, Dallas, March 14-16, http://www.quiltersguildofdallas.org/qu
Strike While the Iron is Hot, Log Cabin Village, Fort Worth, March 15, http://www.logcabinvillage.org/events.h
Experience life before hardware and lumber stores! See the blacksmith hand-forge unique creations, take a turn working wood at the shaving horse, help plow the field, and make your own stamped leather craft to take home. This day is for do-it-yourselfers!
Fort Worth Bead Market Spring, March 15-16, http://www.thebeadmarket.net
Best Southwest Bookfest, Cedar Hill, March 28-29, http://www.bestsouthwestbookfest.o
Texas Indian Market, Arlington, March 28-30, http://www.indianmarket.net/frameset.ht
WordCamp, Frisco, March 29-30, http://weblogtoolscollection.com/archiv
"WordCamp is a conference type of event that focuses squarely on everything WordPress."
The daily chores of the 1800s are the lost arts of today. Experience some of the daily activities of 19th century Texas as the Village celebrates the “fiber arts.” Spinning, weaving, sewing, and more will be illustrated. Weave your own ojo de dios (Eye of God) to take home!
46th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama, Dallas, February 16-18, http://www.autorama.com/casi/dallas.h
Texas Frightmare Weekend, Grapevine, Feb. 21-24, http://www.texasfrightmareweekend.c
ConDFW, Richardson, Feb. 22-24, http://www.condfw.org
North Texas Irish Festival, Dallas, Feb. 29-March 2, http://www.ntif.org
Not in the DFW area but worth a mention
"That Takes The Cake" Cake & Sugar Art Show & Competition, Austin, Feb. 23-24, http://www.capitalconfectioners.com/Eve
Maya Meetings, Austin, Feb. 25-March 2, http://www.utmaya.org
Dallas Home Show, January 11-13, http://www.texashomeandgarden.com/i
Dallas Comic Con, January 12-13, Richardson, http://www.scifiexpo.com/DCC/Home/H
A Bartering We Will Go..., Log Cabin Village, Fort Worth, January 19, http://www.logcabinvillage.org/events.h
Money makes the world go ’round...unless you are in 19th century Texas ! Learn about the importance of trade and its role in the economy and culture of the Lone Star State . Then do some trading of your own to get beads to make a bracelet!
Dallas Area Train Show, January 19-20, Plano, http://www.dfwtrainshows.com/phpweb
104th Robert Burns Night Dinner and Dance, Richardson, January 26, http://scotsindallas.org/ssod_burnsnigh
(Feel free to add to the list)
It's a "12-day, 100-event, French-fringed extravaganza revolving around the legend of pirate, Jean Lafitte." It looks interesting, and the husband and I are thinking of going to it.
