Multiple events taking place around the metroplex this weekend will provide plenty of opportunities for area residents to get out and enjoy the beautiful Spring weather.
Dallas City Hall Plaza Comes Alive:
This weekend, Dallas City Hall Plaza will be transformed into a venue for food and family fun.
Dallas Food Fest lands at the Plaza at Dallas City Hall Saturday from 2 p.m.-10 p.m. and will feature premiere cuisines from local vendors and establishments.
The event will showcase delicious dishes from local eateries, restaurants, cafes, and food trucks. Be sure to bring an appetite, as there will be plenty of food to enjoy throughout the 8-hour event.
The festival will also feature live music, games, contests, Instagrammable moments, giveaways, and a mechanical bull.
Patrons can bring chairs, but no pets are allowed at the venue. Most vendors at the event accept credit card payments, but cash is recommended.
Ticket prices are $9.00 per person, but kids eight and under are allowed free entry. Tickets can be scanned on your phone.
More information on Dallas Food Fest and tickets can be found here.
Texas Live Hosts Food Festival:
Whether you are a hard-core foodie or someone who just loves to eat and enjoy a fun atmosphere, the first-ever Texas Street Food Festival at Texas Live in Arlington will offer plenty of options this weekend.
The two-day festival, which kicks off Saturday, will showcase foods from all over the metroplex from food trucks, restaurants, and other vendors.
More than 30 food vendors will be on hand, and all food items will be priced at $5 or less, so be sure to bring your Abraham Lincolns and your appetites.
The event will also feature live entertainment, axe throwing, mechanical bull riding, eating challenges, cooking demonstrations, and more.
A general admission ticket for 2 p.m. entry is $14.99 and includes a drink of your choice. A limited number of early bird tickets are available for priority access, which begins at noon and includes additional bonus items.
Children 10 and under get in for free and do not require a ticket.
More information about the Texas Food Festival and tickets can be found here.
Best Southwest Everything Teen Expo:
The DeSoto Public Library is sponsoring the Best Southwest Everything Teen Expo this weekend on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the DeSoto Civic Center.
Admission to the expo is free and will feature workshops, motivational speakers, live entertainment, and much more.
The goal of the community-inspired event is to connect teens with resources and support that is designed for them.
The event will also help teens build relationships and network with professional members of the community.
More information about the event can be found here.
Festival of Joy:
Enjoy a millennium-old tradition at the Festival of Joy at Klyde Warren Park on Saturday.
The Festival of Joy, also called the Ratha Yatra Chariot Festival, is a colorful celebration with classical music and dance performances celebrating Indian culture.
The festival, described as a feast for all the senses and the soul, showcases traditional food, cultural exhibits, yoga, and meditation.
A free vegetarian feast will be provided by Kalachandji’s, a vegetarian Indian pub.
The festival begins at 11 a.m. and concludes at 6 p.m., and admission is free.
The event includes a parade along Flora Street, where participants will pull a colorful chariot to Klyde Warren Park, accompanied by the singing of ancient Sanskrit mantras and the sounds of traditional musical instruments.
The chariot is said to carry Jagannath, which in Sanskrit means “Lord of the Universe.”
The festival has been observed and celebrated annually for over 3,000 years in what is considered the holy city of Jagannath Puri in Orissa, India.
More information about the Festival of Joy can be found here.
