Hey Dallas, what's going on this weekend? (McKinney, Bedford: live, food)

[jason87x]

I've had a rough week and need a quick cheap getaway. I've been here several times before, but I accidentally thought that the state fair was going on in september, turns out it's in october. However, after hearing after several friends going down for the gay pride this weekend, I could check that out.

However, what else is going on? Any notable concerts, or old town days (in the same vein as the state fair, only smaller)? Here in KC every major suburb does their old town type carnival, I imagine many of the major suburbs down here do the same thing? I did have fun at the Bedford 4th of July (don't ask, my friend's local friends led us there, whereas I wanted to hit up Fair Park), would anything major be going on there? Though it's likely I'll be too busy at pride, I'd like to check out other things maybe as well.

EDIT: Likely change of plans. I'll likely go in two weeks instead. Friday will in this case be booked, Saturday will be State Fair, but are there other events going on as well?

[ggolf]

try dallasnews.com

it's the web site for the local paper.

The zoo, Trinity Forest Trail, White Rock Lake, Galleria, Deep Ellum for jazz at night, West End. Bunches of stuff to do and see.

[BstYet2Be]

.

You can always check Dallas' Guidelive.com and PegasusNews.com online for upcoming events by date for all of DFW, as well as the Dallas Event thread stickied at the top of this Dallas Forum.
.

[PlanoGirl]

Might be too far for you, but since you seem to like festivals...
McKinney, TX - Official Website - McKinney Oktoberfest

[RonnieinDallas]

Originally Posted by jason87x

I've had a rough week and need a quick cheap getaway. I've been here several times before, but I accidentally thought that the state fair was going on in september, turns out it's in october. However, after hearing after several friends going down for the gay pride this weekend, I could check that out.

However, what else is going on? Any notable concerts, or old town days (in the same vein as the state fair, only smaller)? Here in KC every major suburb does their old town type carnival, I imagine many of the major suburbs down here do the same thing? I did have fun at the Bedford 4th of July (don't ask, my friend's local friends led us there, whereas I wanted to hit up Fair Park), would anything major be going on there? Though it's likely I'll be too busy at pride, I'd like to check out other things maybe as well.

EDIT: Likely change of plans. I'll likely go in two weeks instead. Friday will in this case be booked, Saturday will be State Fair, but are there other events going on as well?

Unofficial gay day at six flags Saturday. Grapevine has Grapefest.

[stan4]

Working.

[Mr.Bungle]

Redbull Soapbox Derby in the Colony and the Brew at the Zoo, though recently renamed something else.

[pepper131]

Dallas Flea
Deep Ellum outdoor market

Look for the Nammi food truck #1 - free food from the Dos Equis challenge...they have jellyfish and soy silkworm banh mi.

[Brookside]

Check:

Dallas Observer - Calendar