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Its time for Fall festivals and craft fairs in Dallas! In Dallas Fort Worth the fun, festivals and craft fairs just don’t let up. Want proof? Here’s a long lineup of great fests to try for 2019. (Note: We are working to update this list as I hear more craft fairs and festivals that happen and new ones are added to the lineup.) These are 37 of the Best Craft Fairs and Fall Festivals in Dallas.
[this list has been updated for 2021, yay!]
Fall Festivals Dallas
As I update this post here in August, and every Dallasite is just trying to survive the triple digit heat, get the kids back in school and I don’t think we can help but fantasize about all things pumpkin. In fact, I’m already on Amazon looking at Fall fashion (leggings, Uggs and sweaters) and all the adorable pumpkin tees.
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Dallas Chocolate Festival
Call this a chocoholic paradise. Try treats from three dozen chocolatiers, check out demos and classes, or sit down to a special 5-course meal at the Ve
This year’s 2019 Dallas Chocolate Festival will be held September 6 – 8 with sponsors including the Fairmont Hotel, Guittard Chocolate, the Dallas Caramel Company, Callebaut Chocolate, Texas Ale Project and so many more.
2. Okrapalooza
This will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2021 from 11:00am – 2:00pm
The event states that proceeds go to Social Justice. Hmmmm . . might want to look into this some more =)
3. Addison Oktoberfest
This Fall festival in Dallas is one of the largest with a 30,000-square-foot, air-conditioned Schloss Addison tent is always a fun place to sip a beer, chow down on sausage and savor strudel. You can also check out polka music, dancing, singalongs, children’s entertainment 
Things to know before you go: the festival provides free parking and you can purchase tickets online and if you attend on Thursday or Sunday – there is no fee.
Single Day General AdmissionCommemorative 0.5L Stein Two (2) Paulaner BiersCommemorative Lapel PinAddison Oktoberfest T-ShirtProst!
4. Grapefest
Sip wines from Texas, California and Australia during the four-day event, which includes what’s billed as the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the nation.
5. Snowflake Bazaar
At Plano West Senior High you can shop for seasonal items, floral designs, gourmet specialties, jewelry, toys, candles, monogramming, ornaments, stationery, home & fashion accessories, ladies & children’s wear, designed pillows, hand crafted musical instruments, handbags, home fragrances, etc.
Its sponsored by the Plano West Band Boosters.
You can attend this craft fair on November 13 – 14, 2021 . Its a good one and an annual tradition so mark your calendars!One-stop shopping for the holidays. A vendor market benefitting the Plano West Band. Parking and admission are free.
6. Christmas Bazaar at John Paul II High School
John Paul II High School hosts over 170 vendors Plano’s premiere Christmas destination.
They will have 170+ vendors with holiday decorations & gifts for everyone on your list – this craft fair is the 10th annual JPIIHS Christmas Bazaar will be held November 20, 2021.
7. McKinney Oktoberfest
McKinney does an excellent job with all of their festivals. And it looks like Downtown McKinney has fully opened back up for business.
Oktoberfest never disappoints –
make sure to save the dates for the 2021 McKinney Oktoberfest festival! And, its also totally FREE. Yay!
Friday, September 24, Noon to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 25, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 26, Noon to 5 p.m.
Yes!!! I will be watching the adorable wiener dog races on Saturday morning at 11am for sure!!! And I know my Dog Moms will probably be there right beside me. Come on over to the Dog Moms here
8. Plano Balloon Festival
When my family first moved here, we would stroll down the road to Bob Woodruff park and attend this charming festival. It has since grown so much and moved over to Oak Point park in Plano. I live just down the street and will be watching the balloons fly over my house, excited! And one more thing, they’ve recently added the Plano Balloon race for runners.
*UPDATE: They have canceled the balloon festival again. 2021 is canceled.*
9. Denton Blues Festival
The Denton Black Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 23rd Annual Denton Blues Festival at Quakertown Park! A longstanding Denton tradition, the Blues Festival features live music, karaoke, arts and crafts, and more.
During this festival you can enjoy blues acts, but also kid friendly activities, arts and crafts, and delicious festival food!
10. Autumn at the Arboretum
For the 14th year, Autumn at the Arboretum, presented by Rogers-O’Brien, includes the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village featuring pumpkin houses and creative displays utilizing more than 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash. This year, the Dallas Arboretum is excited to introduce the theme, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” featuring the Great Pumpkin filled with marigolds, Linus and Sally looking through the pumpkin patch, Snoopy and Woodstock sitting atop his dog house, Lucy at her advice hut giving “garden advice” and Schroeder playing a giant topiary piano.
Guests can snap selfies with Charlie Brown, Peppermint Patty and Marcy behind the infamous brick wall and visit Pig Pen getting lost in the hay bale maze. Be sure to visit the Peanuts gang at their school house and stop at the multi-gourd decorated house for their autumn carnival.
From September 19–November 1, 2021 Autumn at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant, features the incredible Pumpkin Village and artistic displays.
You will get such great photos! This place really shines in the Fall. And its also the home of where Brian proposed to me =)
[can you believe you can snag an engagement ring like this one online nowadays?? omg]
11. Lakewood Craft Fair
On October 30, 2021 head to Lakewood! This craft far will be featuring handmade items by local artists, including jewelry, knits, wreaths, metal working, wood working, crosses and a lot more unique handmade gems.
- Sat 9:30am‑4:30pm
- Address: 2443 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX 75214
12. Ft Worth Oktoberfest
A German festival so authentic you’ll forget you’re in Texas! Oktoberfest Fort Worth is back! Join us Thursday, September 23th through Saturday, September 25th at Panther Island Pavilion.
Indoor and outdoor biergartens will serve sponsor Spaten’s Oktoberfest brew, as well as craft beers from around the country.
At Oktoberfest Fort Worth, you’ll experience authentic German food, music, dancing, games, shopping and biergartens. You can watch the fur fly at the Dachshund Dash, shop for clothing, treats and souvenirs in the Marktsraße or catch a thrill ride in the Midway. For bier lovers, we have Spaten and other delicious Fall and Oktoberfest bier from all around the country.
13. Home for the Hollidays
Two full days of fun, holiday shopping is underway!
With more than 100 merchants to shop with, you’re sure to find lots of new, unique, and One-of-A-Kind gifts all in one place to have you ready for all your festive events!
Grab your girlfriends, mom, or daughter, and come enjoy the fun, while shopping and supporting some of the cutest shops at Hollydays Market of Plano!
Three full days of fun, holiday shopping is underway! Three indoor buildings to shop with more than 100 merchants, you’re sure to find lots of new, unique, and One-of-A-Kind gifts all in one place to have you ready for all your festive events! Grab your girlfriends, mom, or daughter, and come enjoy the fun, while shopping and supporting some of the cutest shops at Hollydays Market of Rosenberg!
Plano Convention Center
2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074
First Call Shopping Hours
Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
General Admission Hours
Friday 2:00 pm-8:00 pm | Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
$10 First Call Shopping | $6 General Admission
September 24 – 25, 2021
14. Denison Fall Fest
The Denison Chamber of Commerce, along with the City of Denison and Main Street, invite you to the 35th Denison Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct 2, 2021 in downtown Denison, TX.
Enjoy live music in Heritage Park, food vendors will be in multiple locations, Arts & Crafts Vendors, and a Party Park Kidz Zone! Non-profits will once again sponsor the Kidz Zone Party Park with inflatable bounce houses, obstacles courses, water events, rock climbing walls, archery and face painting!
15. Greek Food Festival of Dallas
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church celebrates its 60th event with gyros, lamb sliders, spanakopita, baklava and much more. Traditional dancing, food shops, cooking demos and a marketplace are among the other attractions.
The Greek Food Festival of Dallas is hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, supporting outreach, ministries, and youth programs.This year its still tbd.
16. PSHS Choir Craft Fair
PSHS Choir Craft Fair “Shop over 50 local vendors! This is an excellent place to find those unique gifts.
2021 TBD
17. Turtle Creek Arts Festival 2019
The Turtle Creek Arts Festival, a two-day free arts festival, will be located in Reverchon Park in Dallas, Texas this fall. The festival will showcase approximately 100 local and regional artists and crafters of all disciplines at the historic park that is just steps away from the Katy Trail. Festival-goers will also have the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, enjoy local food trucks, live acoustic music, hands-on art activities, a children’s area and much more. Free to attend, the festival is open to all ages and dogs are welcome.
Run by artist volunteers who understand the needs and challenges of artists and how to best connect with consumers, the festival is founded by Randall D. Fox, an arts advocate and owner and operator of The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces (AFFPs). An organization that supports arts groups throughout the Southeast and hosts award-winning festivals created by artists for artists, upon spending time in Dallas, not only did Fox fall in love with the city and art community but as soon as he saw Reverend Park and the Turtle Creek neighborhood he couldn’t think of a better place to host a free arts festival and start a new tradition.
“It’s the perfect home for an arts festival, not to mention a picturesque backdrop to showcase the amazing talent that Dallas has to offer,” says Fox. “We’re going to keep it as local as possible with the best interests of the artists and neighbors in mind.”
- Saturday, November 13, 2021 @ 10:00 am
- Sunday, November 14, 2021 @ 11:00 am
18. Deep Ellum Arts Festival
Seven blocks of Main Street in the Dallas entertainment district of Deep Ellum, 2900-3700 Main Street, Dallas TX 75226, will be transformed into one enormous street festival. Featuring 200 top-notch decorative and visual artists, 100 original bands and singer/songwriters performing from four different stages and two additional performance areas, The Artists in Motion Walk, and enticing foods and drinks.
September 10, 2021
19. The Mesquite PumpkinFest
The 20th Annual PumpkinFest will be held on Saturday, October 16th 2021 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at its new location; Valley Creek Park located at 2482 Pioneer Road.
This family friendly event celebrates the Fall season. Dress in your costume and come out to enjoy the festivities.
- Carnival games, bounce houses, and activities for kids
- Features community stage with musical and dance performances
- Compete in the following contests to win prizes:
- Children’s Costume Contest (try this one, its so cute!)
- Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest
- Dog Costume Contest
- Fall food favorites available for purchase from concessionaires (perfect tee)
- Admission is free, concessions and some activities will have a cost
20. Prosper Pumpkinfest
21. First United Methodist Church Craft Fair in Plano
[update: this church has closed]
22. Lakeside Market Fall Fest
Located at the Lakeside shopping village in Plano occurring in October. Yes, these shops are ADORABLE, go check it out! These Fall Festivals Dallas are the best.
I love heading here for pretty things and yummy candles plus Kenny’s Burgers are right next door, yum!
23. Japanese Fall Festival
Expect cultural performances, food, games and a raffle at this event sponsored by the Dallas Japanese Association.
Sun, Sep 22, 10 AM – 3 PM at the Japan-America Society of Dallas Fort Worth.
24. Heritage Farmfest
A Festival,Children/Family Event,Theme Event organized by Heritage Farmstead Museum.
We will have fine art, fine craft, crafts, flea market, homegrown products and antique/collectibles exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: contests, farmers market, games, concert, exhibits, demonstrations. October 8
25. State Fair of Texas
This year’s theme is Celebrating Texas Agriculture, and the folks at the fair want to make it the ultimate Texas road-trip destination. Expect livestock competitions, car shows, animal races, wacky fried-food selections and much more. New this year: a Taylor Swift exhibit and the Budweiser Clydesdales, which return after an 11-year absence. Sept. 27 – Oct. 20, 2019 at Fair Park, Dallas.
More on how to save at the State Fair here
26. McKinney ISD Holiday Bazaar
The McKinney ISD Partners In Education Department is proud to host the Thirteenth Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, October 23, 2021. The Holiday Bazaar will be held inside at McKinney High School. Vendors come from across the area and will have a wide array of unique gift items, trendy clothing, arts & crafts, jewelry, home décor and collectibles and much, much more! All proceeds made from this event will go to support McKinney ISD programs and organizations.
27. Plano International Festival
Expect music, dance, food, displays and art from more than 100 cultures at what’s billed as Plano’s largest cultural event. October 9, 2021 at Haggard Park.
28. Scare on the Square
A fabulous Halloween event put on the magical event makers in McKinney.
Although its now called the Trick or Treat Trail and moved to Town Lake.
29. Cottonwood Art Festival
This semiannual event showcases works from more than 240 visual artists. Exhibited art will be available for purchase and will include paintings, sculptures, metalwork, digital pieces and more. Local bands will play at the Lakeside Courtyard, where you can also find food, wine and craft beer. Head for ArtStop for children’s activities. Oct. 3 – 4, 2021 at Cottonwood Park, Richardson.
You could discover beautiful bracelets like this one
Or a painting like this!
30. Ranger Market & Festival
Craft Fair & Entertainment Festival — Come in and check out all the hand crafted items, food, gifts, jewelry, services and so much more that our vendors have to offer!! Rangers will also have live entertainment throughout the day! We also have our Ranger Concessions to fill you up. Some people just stop by for lunch and the shows.
Mark your calendars, wear your masks and costumes if you dare! They’ll have over 100 booths to shop at, entertainment, Fair Food trucks, Garland Farmer’s Market, hourly costume parades across the stage when a candy slide at the end, pumpkin patch, snacks and SO MUCH MORE!
The proceeds will benefit the senior class of 2021.
October 31, 2021
9:00am – 4:00pm
Firewheel Town Center
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31. St. Philip’s UMC Missions Fall Craft Fair
No craft fair for 2021
32. Southlake Oktoberfest
The weiner dogs will race and march in a parade, there’ll be live entertainment, and plenty of vendors will be selling food and beverages.
October 15 – 17, 2021 Southlake Town Square.
Come take a stroll in Southlake’s beautiful Town Square while looking at the unique, handcrafted arts and crafts booths. Great food and live entertainment are also at your fingertips during this fun-filled event.
The kids will have a great time in the excitement-packed children’s area!
Don’t forget to sign up your dog to participate in the popular wiener dog race! We can’t forget to mention that we will be having a number of great bands that you won’t want to miss! Join us at this year’s Oktoberfest, where a good time is awaiting all!
33. Cottonwood Christmas Market
The 6th Annual Christmas Market is on December 7, 2019. We will have 60+ vendors PLUS a real Santa! Some of our vendors include many handmade vendors (wood items, jewelry, tshirts, various home decor), Usborne Books, LuLa Roe, Premier Jewelry, Discovery Toys, and many others.
Cottonwood Creek Church
1015 Sam Rayburn Tollway
Allen, TX US 75013
34. Bonnie & Clyde Days
The famous bank robbery scene in the 1967 film about the duo was shot in Pilot Point.
Pilot Point holds this annual festival to celebrate the event and remember the outlaw couple. There’ll be bank robbery re-enactments, a soapbox derby, live music by Brave Combo, dancers, a pie-eating contest, a pumpkin patch, kids’ activities, a car show and more. Oct. 8 in Pilot Point.
35. Boo on Ballard
Trick or Treat for the kids! Go booth to booth picking up tons of candy and goodies for your children. It’s a blast every year. There will be fun events in the park next to downtown. Good, safe, convenient, community fun! Presented by the Wylie Downtown Merchants Association and the City of Wylie, the downtown trick-or-treat event and festival is a safe alternative for Wylie families as kids can walk through downtown and receive candy and treats from local merchants.
The downtown streets are transformed into a Halloween wonderland featuring trick-or-treating, live music, and carnival games.
Boo on Ballard is free and is the Downtown Merchants’ way of saying thank-you to the community for its support and patronage throughout the year.
This event is Thursday Oct. 28th, 2019 6p – 8p in Downtown Wylie.
36. Frisco Oktoberfest
October 2 – 3, 2021
Save the Date for Frisco Oktoberfest at the Frisco Square.
The festivities will kick off at the opening ceremony with a traditional keg tapping! There will be delicious German cuisine, multiple bands including polka enterta
Go see more about the event here
37. And of course enjoy all of the Pumpkin Patches!!!
See the Pumpkin Patches throughout DFW here or just check out one near you here.
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