This free festival in a 20-acre park in Denton features seven stages and performances by more than 2,700 performers.
www.dentonjazzfest.com
Big Bend Balloon Bash
August 30-September 1, 2014
Dozens of hot air balloons sail above the high mountain desert in the west Texas town of Alpine during this Labor Day Weekend event.
Tyler Rose Festival
October 16-19, 2014
The celebration of Tyler’s rose-growing heritage includes a queen’s coronation, a rose show and a rose parade, along with associated fairs and festivals.
www.texasrosefestival.com
New Braunfels Wurstfest
November 7-16, 2014
New Braunfels, a town in the Texas Hill Country, celebrates its German heritage and its signature sausages during this 10-day festival.
www.wurstfest.com
Christmas Capital of Texas
November 14, 2014-January 4, 2015
In the Metroplex, charming Grapevine comes alive for the holidays with millions of lights, large decorations and a number of Christmas events at area attractions and hotels.
