Weekend Road Tripper

Calendar of Events in North Texas - August 2009

Weekend Road Tripper — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:36:00 GMT

Now - Aug. 9, 2009 - Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus (Dallas, TX)
www.ringling.com or www.americanairlinescenter.com

Aug. 5, 2008 - National Night Out (USA)
http://www.nationaltownwatch.org/nno/

Aug. 8 & 9, 2009 - 2009 Viva Dallas! Hispanic Expo (Dallas, TX)
www.gdhcc.com

Aug. 8 & 9, 2009 - 20th Annual Yellow Rose Classic (Fort Worth, TX)
www.ntmconline.org

Aug. 12 - Aug. 16, 2009 - Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus (Fort Worth, TX)
www.ringling.com.

Aug. 12 - 15, 2009 - Visa Championships (Dallas, TX)
www.americanairlinescenter.com

Aug. 14 - 16, 2009 - Arlington Peddler Show (Arlington, TX)
Featuring quality, handmade arts and craft, hand-thrown pottery, stylish fashions, unique jewelry, decorative florals, attractive home décor, yummy foods, colorful ceramics, cool folk art and more.
www.peddlershow.com

Aug. 15, 2009 - UCP Life Without Limits Run, Walk & Roll (Dallas, TX)
www.lifewithoutlimitsrwr.org

Aug. 21 - 23, 2009 - Sales Tax Holiday (Texas)
Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes. Lay-away plans can be used again this year to take advantage of the sales tax holiday. For a list of items that are tax free visit the State of Texas at

www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxpubs/tx98_490/tx98_490.html

Aug. 21 - 29, 2009 -81st Annual North Texas State Fair and Rodeo (Denton, TX)
www.northtexasstatefair.com

Aug. 28 - 30, 2009 - Visions : Women's Expo - 2009 (Dallas, TX)
www.adjuvantexpos.com/visions/

Aug. 28 - 30, 2009 - Annual Tulisoma Book Fair & Arts Festival (Dallas, TX)
www.tulisoma.com

Fair Park Fourth - Free Event!

Weekend Road Tripper — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:14:00 GMT

Independence Day celebration in the newly renovated Cotton Bowl to rank among North Texas’ largest fireworks programs with spectacular national-class Grucci fireworks, Dallas Wind Symphony concert, free museum admission, kids activities and more concessions.

Saturday, July 4, 2009 4:30 - 10 P.M.
Free and open to the public. Fair Park (seating for concert and fireworks in the Cotton Bowl) Dallas, Texas

4:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Free admission to museums

7 p.m. – Cotton Bowl gates open

8:30 p.m. – Dallas Wind Symphony patriotic concert in the Cotton Bowl

9:30 p.m. – Fireworks by Grucci program in the Cotton Bowl (viewing area with synchronized sound to choreographed music broadcast live on WRR 101.1 FM)

North Texas’ largest Independence Day celebration – the Dr Pepper Snapple Group FAIR PARK FOURTH -- moves to the newly renovated Cotton Bowl this year with larger and higher fireworks, more games and more concessions! On Saturday, July 4, 2009, from 4:30 – 10 p.m., this family friendly event will feature a national-class fireworks program and a patriotic presentation featuring the Dallas Wind Symphony, free admission to all the museums, kids activities, musical performances and plenty of July 4th food favorites! Fair Park Fourth is free and open to the public.

Fireworks by Grucci, one of the nation’s premiere fireworks pyrotechnics firms and “America’s First Family of Fireworks,” has produced unforgettable fireworks programs for the Olympic Games, Statue of Liberty Centennial, New Year’s Eve Celebrations in New York City and six consecutive Presidential Inaugurations.

The fireworks will be synchronized to choreographed music with live broadcast on WRR 101.1 FM. Viewing areas with sound will be located in the Cotton Bowl only.

The Dallas Wind Symphony will perform a patriotic music concert at 8:30 p.m., featuring the Dallas Wind Symphony, the famed Hell Cats (who began 220 years ago during the American Revolution) from the United States Military Academy at West Point and powerful baritone Alvy Powell, who sang at President Ford’s funeral and has performed the role of Porgy in the Gershwin opera Porgy & Bess over 1,100 times at the world’s elite opera houses.

Also, the various Fair Park museums will offer free admission from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Texas Skyway Ride will be $5 per person or $20 per carload (cash only). Swan Rides also will be available for $10 per boat (up to 3 people per boat). NOTE: Due to construction, the Esplanade fountain will not be operating, and the Hall of State, Aquarium and Planetarium will be closed.

Dr Pepper will bring its Club23 traveling exhibition loaded with free samples and coupons, video games, deejay and dance floor, plasma TVs and more.

Local media sponsors are The Dallas Morning News, WFAA Channel 8, Univision 23, WRR 101.1 FM, 100.3 JACK FM, KR&B 105.7, K104, KKDA Soul 73, 103.3 FM ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes 1480 and Univision Radio.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group FAIR PARK FOURTH is hosted by Friends of Fair Park, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

KIDS CAN CREATE A PIZZA AT CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

Weekend Road Tripper — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:54:00 GMT

Just for kids! Fun and free!

The Shops at Willow Bend invites children to stop by from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14 and make their own pizza with the chefs at California Pizza Kitchen (CPK). Kids can pile on the sauce, pepperoni and cheese to their own special liking and then enjoy the treat when it’s hot and fresh from the oven.

While their pizzas are in the oven, the little chefs can have fun decorating a CPK pizza box, which The Shops at Willow Bend will display in the shopping center for all visitors to enjoy. Create-a-CPK-pizza is free for all children and will be in Macy’s Court.

On a wellness note, representatives from Medical Center of Plano will be on hand to demonstrate the art and science of hand washing.

Other performances for Week of Summer Fun include:

JAMES WAND SECRET AGENT MAGIC SHOW Wednesday, July 15 at 2:00 p.m. Guests will meet Agent Wand and his evil enemy Dr. No-No and enjoy his magic tricks, comedy and perhaps even have a chance to come on stage during his very entertaining adventure. Grand Court near Neiman Marcus.

AUNTIE ANNE’S TWIST A PRETZEL Thursday, July 16 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Children are invited to Auntie Anne’s to learn to twist and shape their very own pretzel. Medical Center of Plano will present safety activities. Grand Court near Neiman Marcus.

BUBBLE WONDER Friday, July 17 at 2:00 p.m. Inspiring, educational and free show that’s full of amazing bubble magic, including the bubble caterpillar, bubble volcano, electric dancing bubble, bubble merry-go-round and more. Grand Court near Neiman Marcus.

All performances for Week of Summer Fun will begin at 2:00 p.m. There is no charge for any of the events and reservations are not needed, but parents/care givers are invited to stop by the Concierge Center located on the lower level near Macy’s to pre-register children and enter to win prizes for themselves.

The Shops at Willow Bend, at Dallas North Tollway and W. Park Boulevard in Plano, is open daily, Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Visit www.shopwillowbend.com or call (972) 202-4900 for directions.

The Science of Spying - Summer Fun at the Museum of Nature & Science

Weekend Road Tripper — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:22:00 GMT

The Dallas Museum of Nature & Science at Fair Park is having a sleuthing summer of fun for all ages with their "Science of Spying" exhibitis and public programs.

Test your spying skills with the Murder Mystery Dinners (next one is July 24th) set against the mystifying, dimly-lit backdrop of gargantuan dinosaur fossils and wildlife dioramas.

Who can resist Bond....James Bond. The IMAX theater at Fair Park will be showing three select Bond movies in their "Shaken, Not Stirred" series:
June 27 – From Russia with Love
July 25 – Live and Let Die
August 22 – Casino Royale

And how about a whole week of spying with the MNS Discovery Spy Week Day Camp. Kids 5 - 12 will learn tricks of the trade, make and sample spy gear, visit The Science of Spying exhibit, earn an official spy certificate, and so much more! Discovery Camp Spy Week runs July 27 – 31, 2009

For teens (13- 17), there is CSI: Dallas. This spine-tingling introduction to the real world of forensic science gives teens hands-on experience in crime scene investigation.

Junior Investigators will learn how to conduct an investigation from start to finish by collecting fingerprints, searching for DNA evidence, interviewing witnesses, and more! Then, they’ll put all of these newly honed skills to the test to solve “The Case of the Missing Student!”

Each session is 2 ½ days

Want to spend "a night at the museum"? Kids can with the sleepover program!

Get ready for high-spying adventure – and a little shuteye – with our spy-themed Sleepover. Designed for kids ages 9 to 15, each sleepover is packed with kid-approved sleuthing fun and includes a late-night snack, light breakfast, and admission to MNS and The Science of Spying exhibition.

The spy fun doesn't stop there. The Museum of Nature & Science has lots in store for you and your family to take your spy skills to the next level: Movies & Martinis, Story Time, Murder Mystery Dinners, and much more! Visit us online to find out more about these activities and to learn more about The Science of Spying exhibition.

Next sleepover is July 18th with a registration deadline of July 13th, followed by August 15th with a registration deadline of August 10th. All the details and registration form can be found here:
http://www.natureandscience.org/spying/public_programs_spy_sleepovers.asp

And lastly, there is the Science of Spying Storytime. Presented by the Dallas Public Library, kids 9 and under will love going on a reading adventure full of intrigue! Dates are June 24, July 22 & August 19 from 10:30am-11:30am in the Science Bldg. Lobby and best of all - it's FREE!

There are some discounts available for the Museum of Nature & Science~
Seniors 62+: $4 discount per ticket on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the run of the exhibit, with ID and coupon.
Government and Civic employees: $3 discount per ticket throughout the run of the exhibit, with employee ID and coupon.
Military: $3 discount per ticket for you and your family throughout the run of the exhibit, with military ID.

Hotel Palomar Offers for "Time Out for Teachers"

Weekend Road Tripper — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:55:00 GMT

Summer break is here and Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar Dallas is inviting teachers to head from the classroom to the guestroom with a special “Time Out For Teachers” rate of $75 per night. Teachers can leave the chalkboard behind and retreat to Dallas to take advantage of special freebies offered all summer long through the hotel’s Summer Playground campaign, including complimentary sangria, bites and games at wine hour and ice cream in the hotel lobby. The “Time Out For Teachers” rate is available to educators for travel through September 7, 2009. “When summer hits, teachers deserve a break and this affordable escape allows them to take advantage of a special rate just for them and join in the fun at Hotel Palomar Dallas,” said Andrew Wright, general manager of Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar Dallas.

“Time Out For Teachers” reservations can be made at www.hotelpalomar-dallas.com by entering TOT in the rate code box, or by calling 1-800-KIMPTON and requesting the “Time Out For Teachers” rate. Promotion rates are $75 per night at Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar Dallas and most other participating Kimpton hotels, and $125 per night at participating hotels in New York and Florida.

The “Time Out For Teachers” rate is subject to availability and valid for travel until September 7, 2009, for stays on Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday nights, with a maximum three night stay. Additional taxes, fees, restrictions and black out dates may apply. Rates are based on single/double occupancy. Must show valid teacher, coach or administrator identification at check-in to qualify. Cannot be used for group reservations or combined with other offers. Kimpton reserves the right to cancel reservations booked with erroneous room rates.

Annual ‘Stars and Stripes’ Children’s Parade at Vista Ridge Mall

Weekend Road Tripper — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:07:00 GMT

Hey kids, come celebrate America’s birthday!

Uncle Sam will lead a parade of decorated trikes and strollers at 10:00 a.m.; Kid’s Club with red-white-and-blue activities start immediately after.

Independence Day is an all-American holiday and Vista Ridge Mall invites all area children to decorate tricycles, strollers and wagons and join Uncle Sam in the annual ‘Stars and Stripes’ Parade. Uncle Sam will lead the children through the shopping center as shoppers and visitors line the route, waving and clapping.

The ‘Stars and Stripes parade’ begins at 10:00 a.m. and afterwards Vista Ridge Mall’s Kid’s Club will keep the spirit going with patriotic-themed activities for children to enjoy. The free, hour-long Kid’s Club will features activities and games designed for children eight and under, on the lower level in the Hexagon Center Court.

The ‘Stars and Stripes’ Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. and participants should gather 9:30 a.m. at Center Court, near Panera Bread. Children on tricycles, wagons and in strollers are invited to participate; sorry, no bicycles unless they have training wheels.

On Saturday, July 4, Vista Ridge Mall will open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. On Sunday, the mall will observe regular hours from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Please note that department stores, restaurants and entertainment venues at the shopping center may observe different hours.

Vista Ridge Mall, featuring Dillard’s, Macy’s, JCPenney, Sears, Cinemark 15 and more than 140 specialty stores and restaurants, is at I-35E and Round Grove Road (FM 3040) in Lewisville, Texas. For information, visit www.vistaridgemall.com.

Audie Murphy Day - June 20th

Weekend Road Tripper — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:53:00 GMT

This sounds like a fun & interesting evening if your in the vicinity of Farmersville next Saturday~ Audie Murphy Day Celebration in downtown Farmersville June 20, 2009, honoring our Hometown Hero, Audie Murphy, and our local veterans and active duty personnel.

Audie Murphy Day in Farmersville, Texas began in 1999 as a solemn remembrance of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier of World War II, who came home to a hero’s welcome in downtown Farmersville in 1945.

Today, the event draws thousands and honors our local veterans as well as our "hometown hero" Audie Murphy. Popular activities over the years have included a parade, (complete with local Vets riding in historic vehicles), a brief program giving biographical information about Audie Murphy, a roll call of local veterans, and a military jet flyover.

Reception for Veterans 3-5 PM
Military Flyover 5:30 PM
Downtown Parade begins after flyover
Program at Onion Shed 6:30 PM
Featuring Congressman Ralph Hall
Big Band Music by Mood Swings
Entertainment
Recognition of local Veterans
Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard
Bain Honaker House open for tours
1-5 PM with special military displays, and
Rike Public Library open until 5:30 PM with
Audie Murphy Display
Audie Murphy Day Celebration
Downtown Farmersville June 20, 2009
Honoring our Hometown Hero, Audie Murphy, and our Local Veterans and Active Duty Personnel

More Info: Farmersville Main Street 972-784-6846

KRLD Restaurant Week - Coming in August!

Weekend Road Tripper — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:42:00 GMT

WHAT:       DFW’s fine dining scene features superstar chefs and an expansive selection of food genres - - making it a culinary stand out. This summer North Texans will find sizzling dining deals at their favorite HOT spots during KRLD Restaurant Week (RW) presented by Central Market. It’s the ideal time to get acquainted with the region’s hottest menus, while supporting area restaurants and charities.

WHEN:       KRLD Restaurant Week runs August 17-23*
                   *Many restaurants will extend the festivities by two or even three weeks

WHO:        More than 100 top restaurants in Dallas/Fort Worth (i.e. Abacus/Jasper’s, Bijoux, Bistro Louise, Del Frisco’s, Fearing’s – Ritz Carlton, Lonesome Dove, and more).
                  Look for the full list of participants beginning Monday, July 13 at krld.com

WHY:        Dining Out’s A Good Deed, Helping Families in Need. Indulge or unwind over a girls’ night out, date night or family outing without taking a hit to the pocketbook. Treat yourself to a tasty three-course prix fixe meal priced at only $35/person (tax, tip and drinks billed separately). Founded by KRLD Radio, the 12th annual promotion benefits the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas and Lena Pope Home in Fort Worth with $7 of each meal going to the charities. Last year nearly $440,000 was raised.

OTHER TASTY RW MORSELS:

Keep tabs on RW 2009 at www.krld.com or join the new Facebook Fan page in mid-June.
Reservations required. Must specify KRLD Restaurant Week when booking.
“Preview” Weekend (Aug. 14-16): Back for a 2nd year, get a first taste of select restaurants’ special RW menus at $40/person and enjoy a fun, summery house drink made of 10 Cane rum or Grand Marnier.
Wine flight / pairing selections: Provided as an added compliment to each prix fixe course. (Note: alcohol is an extra charge.) The DFW chapter of the American Institute of Wine and Food will award the chef/restaurant with the best grouping with a Napa Valley trip.
Central Market: Consumers making an in-store purchase of $25 or more will receive a certificate redeemable for a free fourth course valid at participating restaurants. Local retail locations will also feature cooking demos from RW chefs, check stores for details.
Other sponsors include: DairyMax, Dallas Morning News, Glazer’s, OpenTable.com, Schepps Dairy, Texas Beef Council, and 10 Cane Rum.

Calendar of Events in North Texas - July 2009

Weekend Road Tripper — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:38:00 GMT

Now thru Aug. 16, 2009- Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show (Fort Worth, TX)

www.cowtowncoliseum.com

June 28 - Jul. 4, 2009 - 85th Annual 4th of July Celebration & PRCA Rodeo (Belton, TX)

Since the early 1900s, Belton has hosted one of the largest Independence Day celebrations and parades in the state.Yettie Polk Park is located one-fourth of a mile south of Central Avenue at the intersection of Central Avenue and Highway 317 (Main Street). Details at www.rodeobelton.com

style="font-weight: bold;">July 3, 2009 - Kaboom Town Fireworks Display (Addison, TX)

Addison’s most explosive party of the year.

www.addisontexas.net

July 3, 2009 - Annual Farmers Branch Independence Day Celebration (Farmers Branch, TX)

The Farmers Branch Independence Day Celebration will be held on July 3, 2008 at the Farmers Branch Historical Park at 2540 Farmers Branch Lane.

http://www.farmersbranch.info/play/special-events

July 3 & 4, 2009 - Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration (Grand Prairie, TX)

Enjoy two full days of exciting live Thoroughbred racing and fun activities for the whole family including pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, games, clowns, and more.

http://www.lonestarpark.com/NewsEvents/UpcomingEvents/Details/2009LoneStarsandStripes.htm

July 4, 2009 - FAIR PARK FOURTH (Dallas, TX)

This celebration of America featured free admission to museums, entertainment by the Dallas Wind Symphony and a spectacular pyrotechnic program from Fireworks by Grucci, America’s First Family of Fireworks.

http://www.fairpark.org/component/eventlist/details/98-fair-park-fourth.html

July 4, 2009 - 44th Annual 4th of July Parade (Arlington, TX)

The Arlington 4th of July Association would like to welcome you to the largest Independence Day Parade in Texas. The parade is an annual event and consists of generally 150 entries. The number of spectators over the years has ranged from of 5,000 to 70,000. Parade entries include marching bands to exotic automobiles, military color guards to clowns, and dignitaries to unique presentations. Of course, the parade has a distinguished assortment of floats.

www.arlington4th.com

Jul. 4, 2009 - 4thFEST Independence Day Celebration (Bedford, TX)

Join the City of Bedford This July 4th at the Bedford Boys Ranch Park, for a good old-fashioned, flag-waving Independence Day

Celebration.

http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/popevent.cfm?curOrg=76021&curApp=events&eID=1339145

Jul. 4, 2009 - Liberty By The Lake July 4th Celebration (The Colony, TX)

Liberty By The Lake is back and better than ever! Bring out the whole family and celebrate America's freedom in The Colony - Texas style!

http://www.ci.the-colony.tx.us/lbl/index.html

Jul. 4, 2009 - DeSoto & Lancaster Old Fashioned 4th Fireworks Show (Lancaster, TX)

http://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/CurrentEvents.aspx?EID=759

Jul. 4, 2009 - City of Frisco’s 8th Annual Frisco Freedom Fest (Frisco, TX)

www.friscofreedomfest.org

Jul. 4, 2009 - Annual Fireworks Extravaganza Over Lake Grapevine (Grapevine, TX)

26th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza – 9:30 p.m. – Grapevine Lake.

www.grapevinetexasusa.com.

Jul. 4, 2009 - Red White & Lewisville, Fireworks and Festival (Lewisville, TX)

www.cityoflewisville.com

Jul. 4, 2009 - Celebrate an "All American Fourth" with the City of Plano (Plano, TX)

Spring Creek Parkway at Jupiter Road

http://www.plano.gov/Lists/Calendar/CustDispForm.aspx?List=113074b3-3e00-4b07-b111-30632dd86d9d&ID=1407&Source=http://www.plano.gov/Lists/Calendar/MyItems.aspx

July 4, 2009 - Old-Fashioned Fourth, Dallas Heritage Village (Dallas, TX)

http://www.dallasheritagevillage.org/Event_Detail.aspx?EID=277

July 10 - 12, 2009 - 23rd Annual Taste of Dallas (Dallas, TX)

Some of the best restaurants in Dallas will be on hand to show off. Bring your appetite!

www.tasteofdallas.org

Jul. 11, 2009 – Keith Urban: Escape Together World Tour (Dallas, TX)

www.americanairlinescenter.com

July 11 - 12, 2009 - Dallas Bridal Show (Dallas, TX)

www.bridalshowsinc.com

July 11, 2009 - Annual Parker County Peach Festival (Weatherford, TX)

Weatherford will host the 2009 Annual Peach Festival on Saturday, July 11th. www.visitweatherford.com

Jul. 25, 2009 - National Day of the American Cowboy (Fort Worth, TX)

http://www.fortworthstockyards.org/event.aspx?fwsy_id=1&id=1471

Jul. 29 - Aug. 9, 2009 - Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus (Dallas, TX)

www.ringling.com or www.americanairlinescenter.com

Calendar of Events in North Texas - June 2009

Weekend Road Tripper — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:28:00 GMT

Jun. 1 - Aug. 21, 2009 - Summer Day Camps (Colleyville, TX)

www.adventuredaycamps.com

style="font-weight: bold;">Jun. 2 - 30, 2009 – “Sounds of Lewisville” Summer Concert Series (Lewisville, TX)

www.cityoflewisville.com

Jun. 2 & 3, 2009 – Thomas & Friends (Grand Prairie, TX)

www.thomasandfriends.com or www.nokiatheatredfw.com

Jun. 4 - 6, 2009 – 13th Annual Great American Scrapbook Convention (Arlington, TX)

www.greatamericanscrapbook.com

Jun.. 4 - 6, 2009 Texas Motor Speedway – (Fort Worth, TX)

Qualifying Night, Winstar World Casino 400K and the The Bombardier Learjet 550K Race Week

www.texasmotorspeedway.com

Jun. 5 - 7, 2009 - Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games (Arlington, TX)

www.texasscottishfestival.com

Jun. 5 & 6, 2009 - Historic Mansfield Arts Festival (Mansfield, TX)

Historic Mansfield Arts Festival June 5 - June 6, 2009. Free admission.

www.historicmansfield.net

Jun. 5, 2009 - 3rd Annual Beastro "taste the wild" (Fort Worth, TX)

Beastro, the Zoo’s third annual tasting event is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2009 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

www.fortworthzoo.org

June 6, 13, 20, 27 - Addison Symphonic Saturdays (Addison, TX)

Esplanade Park. Bring a blanket and we suplly the symphony! Free admission. www.addisontexas.net/events/summerseries/Events/Symphonic_Saturdays.asp

style="font-weight: bold;">Jun. 6, 2009 - Highland Village Days Red, White & Blue Festival (Highland Village, TX)

www.highlandvillage.org for details.

Jun. 6, 2009 – 19th Annual Komen North Texas Race for the Cure (Plano, TX)

t www.komennorthtexas.org

style="font-weight: bold;">Jun. 8 - 13, 2009 - Dublin Dr Pepper 118th Birthday Celebration (Dublin, TX)

Mark your calendars now...June 13, 2009, the oldest Dr Pepper bottling plant in the world located in Dublin, Texas will celebrate its 118th Birthday.

www.dublindrpepper.com

Jun. 12 - 20, 2009 - Hunt County Fair (Greenville, TX)

The Hunt County Fair, held at the fairgrounds in Greenville in June, features top quality musical entertainment, a midway with games and breathtaking rides, displays of local products and services, and livestock exhibits and competitions.

www.huntcountyfair.net

Jun. 12 - 13, 2009 - 8th Annual Reebok Heroes Celebrity Baseball Weekend (Frisco, TX)

www.heroesbaseball.org

Jun. 12 - 14, 2009 - 34th Annual Antique Auto Swap Meet (Grand Prairie, TX)

www.tradersvillage.com

Jun. 12 - 14, 2009 - 6th Annual City Arts Celebration (Dallas, TX)

www.dallascityarts.com

Jun. 13 thru Aug. 16, 2009- Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show (Fort Worth, TX)

www.cowtowncoliseum.com

Jun. 13 & 14, 2009 - Dallas Market Hall Gun Show (Dallas, TX)

The Dallas Arms Collectors Association, Inc. will hold one of it's annual Gun Shows at Dallas Market Hall on Saturday June 14 and Sunday June 14.

www.dallasarms.com

Jun. 19 - 21, 2009 - DFW Summer Balloon Classic (Waxahachie, Texas)

www.summerballoonclassic.com

Jun. 23, 2009 - Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood Tour (Dallas, TX)

www.americanairlinescenter.com or www.ericclapton.com

style="font-weight: bold;">Jun. 26 - 27, 2009 - 4th Annual Celina Balloon Festival (Celina, TX)

www.celinachamber.org

style="font-weight: bold;">Jun. 27, 2009 - Festival de Garibaldi - Mariachi Festival (Grand Prairie, TX)