Winter's chill won't keep us from enjoying festivals and parades.
1. Texas Rangers Fan Festival
Angela Patterson
It's OK to bring your own camera. Professional photographers are also available and photos may be purchased online.
Hours: Friday 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: The Arlington Convention Center is located at 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011. 817-459-5000.
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2. All Western Parade - Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
It's time for the 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. It's great rodeo action, world-class livestock shows, kid-friendly exhibits, daily live music, terrific food, carnival midway, four acres of unique daily shopping and more. The Stock Show and Rodeo runs from January 19, 2013 through February 9, 2013.
The All Western Parade is Saturday, January 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. in downtown Fort Worth. The Fort Worth Stock Yards are located at 3400 Burnett Tandy Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Ticket office: 817-877-2420
3. 25th Annual PartyFest
What: The 25th Annual Partyfest “Spring Showcase” is the largest one-day exhibition and tradeshow of its kind held in the Southwest. It's a spectacular one-day event featuring over 250 of DFW’s top party & event suppliers. Check out the hottest industry trends while networking with the pros. Educational seminars, food & beverage samplings, silent auction (benefiting SPCA of Texas) & exciting new product demonstrations will be highlighted throughout the day to help YOU plan your next special event.
When: Wednesday, January 9th, 2013. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tradeshow & Silent Auction (benefiting SPCA of Texas) 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Educational Seminars.
Cost: $10.00 at the door
Where: Dallas Market Hall – Dallas, TX 2200 N. Stemmons Frwy. at Market Center Blvd.
4. Martin Luther King Parades and Festivals
Follow the link to find some of DFW's parades and festivals to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.5. Lunar New Year "Tet-In-DFW" Festival
Lunar New Year "Tet-In-DFW" Festival showcases a wide range of professional and community performing artists, business and corporate displays, traditional and non-traditional activities, talent competitions, food fair, art dealers and much more. Grand Prarie Traders Village, Texas January 26-27, 2013.For more information on event call 972-310-4232. Admission is free and it’s just $3 to park.
Traders Village is located in Grand Prairie, Texas just minutes from Six Flags Over Texas, off Highway 360 on Mayfield Road. Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052. 972-647-2331.
6. 28th Annual KIDFILM, USA Festival
January 26-7, 2013.To submit a film or video work for consideration to the annual KidFilm Festival, there is NO form or fee. Send a DVD screener (NTSC only please) with a synopsis and contact info (along with any other info you want us to have) to: Program Coordinator, USA Film Festival/KIDFILM, 6116 N. Central Expressway, Suite 105, Dallas, Texas 75206.
7. Zest Fest 2012
Do you like spicy food? Then Zest Fest is the place for you. Indulge in the fiery food festival January 25-27, 2013.Zest Fest brings together the spiciest exhibitors and products from around the country for one sizzling weekend. Enjoy cooking demos by celebrity chefs, live music, interactive contests and thousands of bold food samples will make January 25-27, 2013 the zestiest weekend of the year!
Friday, January 25, 2013 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, January 26, 2013 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, January 27, 2013 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039.
