Your weekend guide to dining events in Dallas.
Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15
Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival and Chili Cook-Off
Love the blues? Love chili? Then we have the perfect event for you. This Friday and Saturday there is a free festival where guests can indulge in a chili cook-off and listen to upbeat live music. With beer, concessions, kids zones, and a rose garden, the Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival & Chili Cook-Off is guaranteed fun for all. The event takes place at the Farmers Branch Historical Park. More information can be found here.
Saturday, October 15
Parktoberfest
Get your brews, get your brats, and get your beats. This Saturday, enjoy craft beer, live music, pretzels, brats, and giveaways at the SHops at Park Lane. VIP tickets are $30, and include three beers, a pretzel, and a brat. Tickets are $10 at the door, but your kiddos under 12 are free. Sounds like a good family fun day to us.
Dallas Coffee Day
Who doesn’t love coffee? It’s that warm, cozy, bittersweet liquid that gives us that energized sensation we all desperately crave. If you are a coffee drinker, lover, or even coffee obsessed, head to Life in Deep Ellum to experience the best of the best coffee roasters. This year, Trompo will be providing delicious cuisine to accompany the remarkable coffee. For $15, you receive a mug, tote, a tasting from all the roasters, and more.
Sunday, October 16
Pitmasters Picnic: Dia de los Carnes
The fourth annual Pitmasters Picnic will be held in Thanksgiving Square in Dallas. The event features barbecue pros like Nick Pencis, Travis Heim, and Jeff Bergus, you will be able to eat your fill of ‘cue and wash it down with a cold beer or glass of wine. More details can be found here.
All weekend
Add a little Greek to your weekend by attending the Mid Cities Greek FoodFest. We recommend going hungry, and bringing your dance moves. With music, dancing, and food, you can learn how to celebrate the Greek way. Admission is free, and the festival lasts all weekend. The event takes place at St John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Euless.More details can be found here.
Amanda Rule is a D Magazine intern.
Amanda Rule is a D Magazine intern.
