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If you’re a resident living in the nearby Dallas region, get ready for a new bit of fun and excitement!   Running from April 29 th to May 15 th , Frisco is hosting the Frisco Fair! This amazing festival features over 80 carnival rides, games, music, food, and art! Visitors can enjoy some tasty classics like Fletcher’s famous corn dogs, as well as food from local chefs and restaurants in the region!   Additional attractions will feature plenty of old favorites like the Ferris Wheel, carnival games, tilt-a-whirl, swings, coasters, and more! And the great part? The fair itself is FREE to enter, with all the rides and food using tickets that can be pre-purchased or purchased directly at the fair. It’s the perfect weekend experience for those looking for a bit of fun and excitement, or just people looking to spend some quality time with friends and family!   Dallas is highly convenient when it comes to having quick reach to all the biggest events and celebrations! Whether you...

Dallas’ incredibly close proximity to McKinney has, in the past, proven to be incredibly essential when it comes to finding new great things to do in the region.  And nowhere is that best expressed than with this great new upcoming event for horse-lovers everywhere! On June 12th, ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship is hosting its 4th annual ManeGait Country Fair event! Modeled after an old-fashioned country fair, this event will provide hours of wholesome horsetastic opportunities for the whole family including carnival games, contests, crafts, inflatables, a nerf battlefield, pony rides, a petting zoo, food, and live entertainment! Whew! A lot in one sitting but worth every moment!  I never went through a “horse phase” as a kid but I know for a fact that tons of kids do. What better way to take advantage than attending this great country fair? The horses there are really sweet and I really do feel that the organization does some really great work there helping to provide therap...

Austin residents have a new reason to celebrate because the Sherwood Forest Faire is on!  The Sherwood Forest Faire is a locally-owned medieval-style village located in the Lost Pines section of Central Texas, just shy of around thirty minutes away from Austin. The festival consists of shows, shops, food, and more! Guests can enjoy some great live acts including fire juggling, knife throwing, live bands, comedy, sword-fighting, falconry, jousting, and a castle siege. And for some of you lovebirds, there’s even a section where you can experience a real fairytale wedding with your significant other! Whew! That’s a lot, huh? But it just means you’ll have plenty of opportunities for fun and entertainment during your visit!  But where would the Sherwood Forest be without Robin Hood? That’s right, he’ll be there as well, along with Lady Marian. Plus, there will be plenty of tasty grub and drinks to enjoy as you stroll across the green. There will even be live demonstrations, includi...