• Dallas is filled with fun events and attractions.La senna dalla Torre Eiffel image by 14aprile76 from Fotolia.com
  
  The hardest decision to make when visiting Dallas, Texas, is what to do first. Whether you enjoy music, the arts or just taking in the sights, Dallas is full of fun activities and events. Museums and historic landmarks offer a window into the past, and the Dallas Art District is world-renowned.
  
  Music and laughter flow at music festivals, and hungry visitors to Dallas can sample some of the world's best cooking at food festivals. Texas BBQ, cool jazz and a touch of history are waiting for you in Dallas.
  
  

Wine and Food Festival

• The Dallas Food and Wine Festival celebrates the marriage of good food and fine wine.tavola apparecchiata image by globus80 from Fotolia.com
  
  If food is your thing, then Dallas is your town. Festivals, competitions and fairs offer distractions for even veteran foodies. Each year, Dallas hosts the world famous Dallas Wine and Food Festival, featuring gourmet food and world class wines. The event lasts for five days every spring and is hosted at various locations in the city to showcase the best of fine dining in Dallas.
  
  According to the festival website, the Rising Stars Chef contest is a focal event in the festival. Chefs compete to create the best combination of food and wine. The competition is open to professional chefs from fine wine and dining establishments and culminates in a cook-off between the contestants. (See Reference 1.)
  
  For more information:
  
  Dallas Wine and Food Festival
  
  P.O. Box 720027
  
  Dallas, Texas 75372
  
  Fax: 214-988-9047
  
  info@dallaswinefest.com
  
  

Greek Food Festival of Dallas

• You can sample Greek cuisine and culture at the Dallas Greek Food Festival.greek salad image by Bionic Media from Fotolia.com
  
  The annual Greek Food Festival of Dallas offers visitors the sights, sounds and tastes of Greece. Enjoy Greek food, wine and the Greek Coffee House during your visit. It's Greek culture with a Texas twist that is now a 50-plus-year Dallas tradition.
  
  The annual festival features music, dancing and shopping, as well as activities for your children. According to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the community sponsors the festival to share the tastes and culture of Greece. The festival runs from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on both nights.
  
  For more information:
  
  Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
  
  13555 Hillcrest Road
  
  Dallas, TX 75240
  
  972-233-4800
  
  http://www.GreekFestivalOfDallas.com
  
  

State Fair of Texas

• Visitors to the State Fair of Texas can enjoy rides, exhibitions and concerts each fall.fair_horse_1 image by allodoxaphobia from Fotolia.com
  
  Every fall, thousands of people come to have a good time under the watchful gaze of Big Tex, the 50-foot-tall cowboy mascot of the State Fair in Dallas. For a hundred years now, people have come to ride the rides, listen to world class music and see the exhibits at the fair.
  
  Attractions include performances on the Chevrolet Main Stage every night, featuring talent in every genre and style. Light shows, fireworks and parades light up the fairgrounds, and visitors can watch as world class chefs demonstrate their favorite dishes.
  
  People with tickets to college football games in Cotton Bowl Stadium during the fair can get free admission to the fair on game day, according to the State Fair of Texas website, (See Reference 3.)
  
  For more information:
  
  State Fair of Texas
  
  P.O. Box 150009
  
  Dallas, TX 75315
  
  214-565-9931 press O for assistance as, TX 75210
  
  http://www.bigtex.com/sft/index.asp