Friday 09.28 — Sunday 10.22
Howwwdddyyy, folks! Big Tex is back at the State Fair
Who knows how long the State Fair will remain at the grounds created for it? Things are constantly changing, nothing is certain… just ask Big Tex, who burned down a few years ago. But until then, we have deep-fried foods that God never meant to be so treated, Fletcher’s Corny Dogs, the Midway and countless other reasons to come back as long as you can.
DEETS: Fair Park 1300
Robert B. Cullum Blvd.
BigTex.org.
Saturday 09.30
Raise a glass at the Ultimate Cocktail Experience
One of the newer foodie events in town is also the most fun. The Ultimate Cocktail Experience gives 100 bartenders the chance to show their skills with different liquors and themes, all to raise money for children. The high-octane outdoor event returns to Kyle Warren Park this Saturday.
DEETS: Kylde Warren Park,
2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway. 6:30 p.m.
UltimateCocktailExperience.com.
Friday 10.06
Burgers & Burgundy is back, and has its Eye on you
Burgers & Burgundy started when Dallas chef John Tesar served on DIFFA’s Style Council and has continued every year since. The fundraiser to combat HIV/AIDS includes talented chefs (among them this year Blaine Staniford, pictured, Janice Provost, Stephan Pyles, Brad Phillips and Sharon Van Meter. New this year is the location: The Eye outside the Joule Hotel in Downtown. It’s always a blast.
DEETS: Eye at the Joule,
1601 Main St. 6:30–9:30 p.m. $150.
DIFFADallas.org.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition September 29, 2017.