Dallas-Fort Worth listeners, your weekend is packed with excitement, culture, and flavor, so bring your boots, curiosity, and appetites. Starting today, the heart of Western culture lights up Fort Worth with the annual Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering at the historic Stockyards. This signature western event offers cowboy poetry, rodeos, western swing dancing, chuckwagon cook-offs, and a glimpse into authentic Texas traditions all weekend. Beyond the cattle drives and working horses, you’ll find high-energy concerts at Billy Bob’s Texas. Tonight, experience Josh Meloy, the Red Dirt country up-and-comer with a loyal Texas following. Saturday night, Gary Allan brings top-10 country singles and a honky-tonk party to the same legendary stage.

Dog lovers, don’t miss Herd You Needed A Dog at Old Gringo Boots in Stockyards Station on Saturday. It’s a feel-good adoption event with plenty of puppy love and western hospitality. Meanwhile, on Mule Alley, Gail Stegall’s Sip & Shop kicks off Friday afternoon for anyone looking for Texas chic style and boutique shopping. The Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive rolls daily at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., so wrangle your crew and witness a living slice of Texas history.

Culture seekers in Fort Worth can experience the Art Worth Festival at The Shops at Clearfork all weekend, featuring works by 80 artists, glass-blowing demos, sculpture, and classical music ensembles from local schools to the Fort Worth Opera. For Broadway theater fans, The Addams Family brings its quirky family fun to Bass Performance Hall, with shows running tonight through Sunday. FuelFest revs up Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday with Fast & Furious franchise stars, live car drifting, over 700 vehicles, and festival music—it’s an automotive dream in Fort Worth.

Venture into Dallas Friday for Shef Food + Wine at EpicCentral Grand Prairie, curated by celebrity chef Tiffany Derry. Indulge in tasting sessions, chef dinners, and spirited panels—culinary excellence with a Texas twist straight through Sunday. Innovators can attend bigBANG! 2025 at Paul Quinn College, exploring hope and social impact in the metro’s communities.

Looking ahead, mark your calendars for Late Night at the Dallas Museum of Art next Thursday, featuring gallery tours, cocktails, music, and a costume contest diving into surrealism for a unique night out. And if entrepreneurship inspires you, look for the Grand Opening of CreateFW 2.0 and Funkytown Founder Awards in Fort Worth later this fall for a taste of local creativity.

Whether you’re headed for cowboy poetry, car drifting, historic home tours, art festivals, chef pop-ups, or Broadway musicals, Dallas-Fort Worth truly has something unforgettable for everyone this weekend. Thanks for tuning in, remember to subscribe, and this has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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