With Spring in full swing, Dallas-Fort Worth has plenty of festivals to keep you busy.
When: April 17-26
What: Two dozen programs will be presented at the 54th Annual USA Film Festival. Expect tributes to the greats, like Martin Sheen and Billy Dee Williams.
Where: Angelika Film Center in Dallas, 5321 E Mockingbird Ln., #230
Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival
When: April 18-21
What: Hundreds of visual artists, local food, craft beer, and live music from the likes of Shinyribs and Taylor Pace.
Where: 18 square blocks through downtown Fort Worth.
Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival
When: April 19-21
What: Listen to live music while enjoying great food among the bluebonnets in the festival dedicated to the state’s flower.
Where: Downtown Ennis – visit the Ennis Welcome Center for details: 201 NW Main.
When: April 20-21
What: Performances by Taiko drumming group, the Dallas Sumo Club, and more, celebrating the Japanese Gardens during the annual Japanese Spring Festival, according to CultureMap Dallas.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
When: April 24-28
What: Think Line Fest, or TL Fest for short, is a festival of film and music and Texas’s oldest documentary film festival.
Where: City-wide, Denton.
Dallas International Film Festival
When: April 25-May 2
What: Over 100 films will be screened at the 18th annual festival.
Where: Violet Crown Dallas, 3699 McKinney Ave.
Southlake Women’s Club presents Art in the Square
When: April 26-28
What: The artwork of 150 artists, along with pieces from Northeast Tarrant County students, will be displayed at the 24th Art in the Square, a top-ranked, juried art festival. Alongside the art, expect food, music, drinks, and activities for little ones.
Where: Southlake Town Square, 285 Grand Ave.
City of Grand Prairie presents Main Street Fest
When: April 26-28
What: The Main Street Fest features arts and crafts, food and drinks, carnival rides, and live music from Mark Chesnutt, Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton, and others.
Where: 200 W. Main St.
When: April 27
What: Celebrate Indian culture with bright colors, live music, dance, and vegetarian cuisine at the Festival of Joy.
Where: Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Dallas.
When: April 27
What: Besides plenty of wine selections, expect local restaurants, shopping, a craft beer garden, and more.
Where: Frisco Square, 8843 Coleman Blvd.
Fort Worth Aviation Museum’s Hops and Props
When: April 27
What: Local craft beer tasting, food, live music, and more.
Where: Fort Worth Aviation Museum, 3300 Ross Ave.
When: May 2-5
What: A family-friendly festival with carnival rides, performing arts, live music, food, and dozens of gift market vendors.
Where: Trinity Park in Fort Worth, 2401 University Dr.
Dallas International Guitar Festival
When: May 3-5
What: The world’s largest and oldest guitar show – sell and trade gear, enjoy many different artists.
Where: Dallas Market Hall, 2200 N Stemmons Frwy.
When: May 4-5
What: 240 artists compete across 14 categories in this semi-annual event that’s been running for over half a century.
Where: Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Belt Line Rd., Richardson.
When: May 5
What: The city’s best tacos paired with handcrafted margaritas and live entertainment.
Where: Riders Field, 7300 Rough Riders Trail.
When: May 9-12
What: Artwork from over 100 independent artists will be on sale alongside live performances.
Where: Dallas Market Hall (North Hall) – enter on Market Center Blvd.
When: May 16-19
What: Food trucks, live music, and, of course, tattoos.
Where: Elm Street, Dallas
Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival
When: May 17-19
What: Bands from far and wide will descend on the Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival, in addition to buskers, acrobats, and other strolling entertainers.
Where: Galatyn Park Urban Center, 2351 Performance Dr., Richardson.
40th Annual Main Street Fest: A Craft Brew Experience
When: May 17-19
What: This family-friendly festival features live entertainment, golf-themed activities, a KidZone, carnival rides and games, and other activities.
Where: Historic Downtown Grapevine
Tacos & Tequila Festival (Fort Worth)
When: May 18
What: More tacos and more tequila, this time in Forth Worth. Ludacris, Ashanti, Xzibit, and other hip-hop legends will be performing.
Where: Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St.
When: May 24-26
What: A celebration of hot and spicy BBQ.
Where: Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth.
When: May 25-26
What: Over three dozen electronic music artists, including Alison Wonderland, Dabin, Le Youth, and others, will perform at this annual two-day event.
Where: Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth.
When: May 31-June 2
What: You can expect great food, wine samplings, and a headline performance by Sugar Ray.
Where: Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Cir.
When: June 1-2
What: Over 60 bands will perform over the two-day hard rock festival, including Underoath and Skillet.
Where: Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth.
