Here's what's happening this Labor Day Weekend in North Texas.
Bedford Blues and BBQ FestivalBedford City HallKick off the weekend with some blues and barbeque at the Bedford Blues and Barbeque Festival...It starts on Friday night and lasts for 3-days as Pitmasters from across the U.S. will compete in 14 categories for more than $20,000 in prizes. The festival features a marketplace with more than 70 artisan, craft and commercial vendors. Takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Bedford City Hall.For more info: https://www.bedfordbluesfest.com/
Bowlski'sLakewoodThere's a new bowling alley at Dallas' historic Lakewood Theater that's ready to roll...it's called Bowlski's and the much-anticipated bowling lounge is set to open this weekend in the Lakewood Theater. There'll be four stories of fun, including 10 bowling lanes, an arcade, a massive golf simulator, a video game room, and private karaoke.For more info: https://bowlskis.com/
3 Nations BrewingFarmers BranchAnd on Sunday the Farmers Branch brewery is hosting a daylong party, starting at 10 a.m. with a symbolic ribbon-cutting on its beer-to-go cooler, plus beer bingo and trivia. It's all to celebrate the milestone that Texas breweries are marking on Sept. 1. The state joins the other 49 in allowing beer producers to sell beer to go, thanks to new legislation passed this summer. It all takes place on Sunday from 10 a.m to 5 p.m and admision is free.For more info: 3nationsbrewing.com
Sunday Funday Fort WorthOr head on over to Fort Worth for the "Sunday Funday" event at the Panther Island Pavillion. Relaxation is key as tubes and pedal boats are available to rent along with kayaks, stand up paddle boards and canoes. The combo of music, friends, food trucks and floating the Trinity River every Sunday makes it a great place to be this Labor Day Weekend.For more info: https://www.sundayfundayfw.com/
If you want to spend Sunday drinking beer in Dallas you can partake in the 8th annual home brewers "Labor of Love" competition at Deep Ellum Brewing Co. It's a competition and festival that includes local vendors and live bands, as well as samples of craft beer. For more info https://www.deepellumbrewing.com/events/labor-of-love-8-homebrew-competition/
Monday you can relax by the pool in Plano and enjoy the "Labor Day Pool Party" at the Texas Pool. It's open from noon to 6 and they'll have hot dogs, drinks and a Cannonball Contest. For more info https://www.facebook.com/events/901-springbrook-drive-plano-tx-75075/labor-day-party-at-the-texas-pool/1092078300977673/
The 50th Anniversary Texas International Pop Festival will be taking place in Lewisville this weekend. The event lasts all day with ZZ Top headlining Saturday night, and Chicago Sunday night. It's being held at the Lake Park Golf Course. The big event is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the music festival that took place 2 weeks after Woodstock in 1969. The city says back then - Lewisville was the location of one of the largest music events Texas had ever seen and featured Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Santana and others. Free shuttles are available for this weekend's event on both days from 2 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. For more info https://www.cityoflewisville.com/about-us/city-departments/community-relations-tourism/special-events-festivals/50th-anniversary-texas-international-pop-festival
