38th Annual North Texas Irish Festival
It’s a celebration of all things Irish and Celtic! Expect three fun-filled days of music, dance, and entertainment. There’s a kids area, rides, and delicious food and drink. There’s always something going on, with 13 stages of music and dance. There’s an animal rescue, horse displays, whiskey tastings, a fun run on Saturday morning, and a Scottish Village where clans and families can reunite.
Where: Fair Park, 1121 1st Ave, Dallas
When: March 6 – March 8
Cost: $20
More info: https://www.ntif.org/
North Texas Teen Book Festival
The Irving Public Library puts on this enormous FREE event with book sales, a swag shop, photo booth, and giveaways. You can get a wristband to do “speed dating with a book.” There are conversations and book signings with popular authors, panel discussions, and more.
Where: Irving Convention Center, 500 West Las Colinas Blvd, Irving
When: March 7th
Cost: Free (Parking is $10/vehicle)
More info: http://www.northtexasteenbookfestival.com/
Dallas Filipino Food Festival
The first-ever Dallas Filipino Food Festival will feature around a dozen great vendors serving some of the best flavors of the culture, and selling gifts, trinkets, and apparel.
Where: Four Corners Brewing Co, 1311 S. Ervay St., Dallas
When: March 8th, Noon-4pm
Cost: Varies
More info: https://www.theatregp.com/events/detail/384716
41st Annual Dallas Home & Garden Show
Find expert advice, money-saving tips, ideas for your remodeling or landscaping projects, and more. There are more than a thousand products and services from windows and doors to roofs and floors.
Where: Dallas Market Hall, 2200 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas
When: March 6th – 8th
Cost: $10; Seniors $8; Kids 14 & Under, Military, Police, First Responders FREE
More info: https://texashomeandgarden.com/attendee-info-dallas-spring-2020/
The American Rodeo
Billed as, “the world’s richest weekend in Western Sports” – THE AMERICAN is a sanctioned event by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, and points earned at The American will count towards NFR qualification. THE AMERICAN invites the top athletes from the PRCA world standings and pits them against underdogs who advance from THE AMERICAN Semi-Finals in Fort Worth. If a nationally ranked athlete wins, the prize is $100,000, but if a qualifier from the Semifinals wins THE AMERICAN, that contestant shares in the $1 million bonus prize money.
Where: AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington
When: March 7th – 8th
Cost: $31 and up
More info: https://www.americanrodeo.com/
One Night of Queen
Since May 2002, ‘Gary Mullen and the Works’ have performed throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
Where: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas
When: March 6th, 8pm
Cost: $29 - $69
More info: https://www.attpac.org/on-sale/2020/one-night-of-queen/
Harry Connick Jr.
Description: Over the past three decades, Connick has established himself as an expert musician, singer and composer, a legendary live performer and a best-selling artist with millions of recordings sold around the world. The award winning performer just released a new album in October, entitled True Love: A Celebration of Cole Porter.
Where: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas
When: March 8th, 7pm
Cost: Sold out, but re-sale tickets available.
More info: https://www.attpac.org/on-sale/2020/harry-connick-jr./
10th annual Bonne Santé: A Food and Wine Showcase
Description: If you’re looking to get really fancy, the National Kidney Foundation presents this evening showcasing top chefs from not only the Dallas/Fort Worth area but also from around the country. Each chef will prepare signature dishes paired with fine wines. The event will be a mix and mingle affair where guests can sample dishes and wines while enjoying entertainment and a variety of auction items.
Where: The Westin Galleria, 13340 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas
When: March 7th
Cost: $200
More info: https://www.kidney.org/events/social-event/dfw-bonne-sant%C3%A8-0
16th Annual Dallas Blues Festival
Description: It’s a HUGE lineup of musicians from across the country. Featuring: Pokey Bear, Tucka, Nellie Tiger Travis, Lenny Williams, Sir Charles Jones, Tyree Neal, Calvin Richardson & Ronnie Bell.
Where: The Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Pl, Grand Prairie
When: March 7th
Cost: $59 - $125