May is a really fun month for DFW. Music, festivals, food and fun. Don't miss great golf at the Byron Nelson or Colonial PGA tournaments.
1. May 2-5: MayFest
MayFest
What: Mayfest is celebrating its 41st year as a premier community festival. Festivities include an Art & Gift Market, childrens area, Mayfest Run, Special Needs Day, music, dance and entertainment on seven different stages and much more.
When: May 2-5, 2013
Where: Trinity Park along the Trinity River in Fort Worth.
Online Tickets Prices:
$8.00 Adults
$5.00 Children 6-12
Children 5 and under are Free
* $1.50 service charge per ticket
2. May 4: Kentucky Derby Day at Lone Star Park
On Saturday, May 4, grab your hats and join Lone Star Park for the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby to watch and wager on the first leg of the Triple Crown. Customers in attendance can enter the Kentucky Derby Best Hat Contest* for a chance to win one of two $500 grand prizes or one of three “Honorable Mention” prizes. Contestants must be age 21 or over and present in the Saddling Paddock by 3 p.m. to be considered. There will be a live music performance by Big Mouth on the Courtyard of Champions Stage from Noon to 4 p.m. Kids will enjoy bounce houses, pony rides, and a petting zoo in the Family Fun Park.When: Saturday, May 4. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. First race is at 1:35 p.m.
3. First Fridays at the Modern
The first Friday of each month, the Star-Telegram, the Modern, and Café Modern team up to bring live music and cocktails in the Museum's Grand Lobby from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring your friends and enjoy diverse live performances, cocktail selections, and dinner in Café Modern. A docent-led, 20-minute tour of the galleries is available at 6:30 p.m., regular gallery admission applies. Gallery admission is free for Modern members and Star-Telegram Press Pass holders during First Fridays at the Modern.
May 3 featuring Saint Frinatra. Signature cocktail: May Day.
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. 817-738-9215.
4. May 11: 100.3 Jack FM's Throwback Festival
This music festival takes place at Gexa Energy Pavillion, 1818 1st Avenue, Dallas on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Bands include: The Ultimate Stones – The Ultimate Rolling Stones Tribute ShowLed Zepplica – The Led Zeppelin Experience
INXSive – A Tribute to INXS
The Joshua Tree – Premier U2 Music Tribute
Candy-O -- The Ultimate Tribute to The Cars
Really Idol – Tribute to Billy Idol
Blonde Day – Tribute to Blondie
Red Not Chili Peppers -- Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute Band
42 – The Ultimate Coldplay Tribute
The Faux Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute
Rock & Roll Over – KISS Tribute Band
Who's Bad - Michael Jackson Tribute Band
5. May 11: Buffalo Boogie
Buffalo Boogie is the annual big fundraiser for the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, the largest Fort Worth city park. This annual event includes a 1- mile and 5K fun walk/run and a 5K chip-timed run. You can register as an individual, family, group, or school. This is fun for the whole family -- including dogs -- with lots of door prizes, live music, balloon clown, face painters, caricature artist, exhibitors and the Nature Center Gift Shop. Participants receive a free t-shirt (first 1,000 registered), breakfast, snacks, and a wide choice of free goodies. Top three timed-run finishers in each age group will receive awards. For more information, call 817-392-7410 or visit www.buffaloboogie.org, www.naturecenterfriends.org, or e-mail fonc@earthlink.net.When: May 11, 2013
6. May 11: Hurricane Harbor Opening Weekend
Photo courtesy Hurricane Harbor
7. May 17-19: Wildflower! Festival
What: Wildflower! is an award-winning, multi-day, ecclectic arts and music festival. Musical lineup: Marc Chessnut, Neal McCoy AbbaMania(the Abba Tribute Band), Chic, Le Freak, The Commodores, Nelly, Joe Walsh, Dashboard Confessional, and more to be announced.
When: May 17-19, 2013
Where: Galatyn Park Urban Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson, TX 75082. Central Expressway (US 75) at the Galatyn Parkway Exit.
Take DART: Hop on the Red Line and exit the Galatyn Park Station.
8. May 17-19: Dallas Comic Con
What: Dallas Comic Con
When: May 17-19, 2013
Where: Irving Convention Center, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Suite Irving, TX
Appearances by: Stan Lee, Leonard Nimoy, Carrie Fisher and more.
9. May 18: National Walk-A-Thon for the Angelman Syndrome Foundation
Charity Event: National Walk benefiting the Angelman Syndrome Foundation.
When: Saturday, May 18, 2013. Registration 9 a.m. Walk starts at 10 a.m.
Where: Bethany Lakes Park, 745 S. Allen Heights Drive, Allen, Texas 75002.
Register/Info: Angelman.org
More info: Call 214-707-2544
10. May 13-19: HP Byron Nelson Championship
Championship Dates: May 13-19, 2013
Location: Tournament Players Course (TPC) at the Four Seasons Resort and Club Las Colinas, 4150 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75038.
Ticket Information: HP Byron Nelson Championship.
