Holiday Kick Off, Food and Wine Festival Around Texas Week of December 2 to 8
Christmas in the Park
Christmas in the Park is Mesquite Parks and Recreation’s largest annual event to kick off the holiday season. The event will be held at Westlake Park, 601 Gross Road, on Saturday, December 3, and Sunday, December 4, from 2 - 7 p.m.
Family-friendly event for the whole family
Bring your camera for pictures with Santa
Roast marshmallows and make smores at the Yule Log
Carnival mechanical rides
Games, bounce houses and activities for kids
Write a letter to Santa to be dropped off in a special mailbox to the North Pole.
Features community stage with music and dance performances and contests
Fair food favorites available for purchase from concessionaires and food trucks
Admission is free, concessions and some activities will have a cost
For concessionaires interested in participating, please contact Yvonne Lane to be added to our interest list and receive updates on application information.
For questions please call Mesquite Parks and Recreation at 972-216-6260.
Date and Time
Saturday, December 03, 2022
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location
Mesquite, TX 75149, United States
5th Annual 12 Bars of Christmas Crawl® – Dallas
The 5th Annual 12 Bars of Christmas Crawl® is coming to town Saturday December 3rd, 2022 from 12pm-8pm!! Put on your best holiday onesies, Santa suits, ugly sweaters, and elf costumes! It's the most wonderful crawl of the year!
BIRTHDAY TIX! Do you have a December birthday and want to celebrate with your friends? Send us a pic of your ID and email and we'll send you a free ticket and discount code for 5 of your friends! Must be 21 years old at the time of the event!
What you get: 16oz color changing Santa stadium cup for all your drinks! Christmas light up necklace for first 50! Santa Hat for the first 250 at registration! While supplies last! Wristband for entry and drink/food specials! No cover with your ticket purchase! Drink specials at all participating bars! Everyone dressed in outrageous costumes! Up to 25% off for groups!
Participating bars
Playground Uptown (Registration 12pm-3pm)
Cutie Pies
Longshots
Nodding Donkey
More coming soon!
REGISTRATION: You'll receive your 16oz Santa Stadium Cup, Santa hat and wristband. If you can't make it by 3pm have a friend pick everything up for you and they will need to have your ticket.- Santa Hat while supplies last!
TICKETS: You MUST have a copy of your ticket with you or on your phone. Screenshots will not work, it must be the actual ticket. Tickets are transferable and not refundable. You can give your ticket to a friend to use if you cannot attend the event. If purchasing at the door it's $20 cash only!
ROUTE: You’re able to go to any of the participating bars at your leisure after you register!
SPECIALS: From 12pm-8pm. All specials are listed on the website and the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/edit/703906287373408
INTERACTIVE MAP: Find all the drink specials and bars at www.xmasbarcrawl.com/dallas
ID: DO NOT FORGET YOUR ID!! It will be checked at every participating bar that you choose to go to. All participants must be 21 years old or older.
WEATHER: Event goes on rain, snow or shine! Be safe and have a great time! Please don't drink and drive. Call a cab, Lyft or Uber, or have someone who will be a designated driver. Must be 21 to participate. Event will go on rain, snow, or shine! Bars and bar specials subject to change at the bars discretion.
HAPPY CRAWLING!
Date and Time
Saturday, December 03, 2022
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location
Playground Bar, McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX, USA
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International Food Festival in Dallas
FOOD. RAFFLE DRAW. MUSIC. GAMES. PRIZES. International Food Festival is a great opportunity for local businesses to showcase their food and catering services. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase. So save the date.
Vendors can request availability and sign up by texting 214-971-5005
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Date and Time
Sunday, December 04, 2022
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location
3114 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, United States
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Houston Margarita Festival #10
Houston's #1 festival for margarita lovers! Enjoy17+ margarita flavors, food, bands, and DJs outdoors on the lawn in downtown Houston.
ENTERTAINMENT: Music and margarita go hand and hand. So we've assembled a collective of the top bands in Houston that play 80s covers, Latin Salsa, Top 40s, R&B, Motown, and more to make sure the party doesn't stop. Wear your dancinng shoes. See the complee band lineup at www.HoustonMargaritaFest.com
VENDORS: The vendor application with vending fees and other details are located on the festival's website at www.HoustonMargaritaFest.com *No food trucks are allowed to participate due to weight restrictions at the venue. MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE WITH ID TO ENTER THE FESTIVAL
Date and Time
Saturday, December 03, 2022
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location
The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park, Sabine Street, Houston, TX, USA
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Sazon Latin Food Festival in Houston
Calling all foodies!
The Sazon Latin Food Festival is back and it’s going to be a great time. This free event will have a dozen different Latin food vendors, so you can taste all the best flavors from the Caribbean, Central and South America. There will also be great music and drinks, so make sure you bring your friends and family for a day of fun.
Come hungry, because you’re going to want to try everything. With such an amazing selection of food, there’s something for everyone. And don’t forget to save room for dessert!
Tickets are limited. Get free tickets today to Sazon Latin Food Festival!
For more information follow us on Instagram at @Latincity and on Facebook at @OurLatinCity or visit our website at OurLatinCity.com
VENDORS: Want to join us as a vendor? Email us at info@OurLatinCity.com
LEGAL: As a condition of your attendance at "Sazon Latin Food Festival", you agree and irrevocably consent to your image and/or likeness being captured on film and or video, the benefit of which shall vest in Latin City, it's licensees, successors and assigns, and may be distributed throughout the world in perpetuity, without limitation. All sales are final. With RSVP and/or ticket purchase you agree to receive communications from Latin City.
Date and Time
Sunday, December 04, 2022
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST
Location
Karbach Brewing Co., 2032 Karbach Street, Houston, TX 77092, United States
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Christmas Kickoff
Join us for holiday Pizza food art, family engagement, giveaways, & more! Businesses will bring information for the entire family and Scavenger Hunt to win our raffles! It's Free to attend! Pizza purchases start at $10!
Activities will include:
Enjoy Build a Pizza's Food Art
Business Scavenger Hunt
Holiday Photo Booth w/Grinch
Holiday Fashion Show
Community Engagement
We look forward to Family-Fun with you and your family!
Notes:
Colorful cheeses are safe with vegan food dye, just like frosting!
Event entry is on Imperial Valley Drive, near Advanced Auto Parts store. We're in the back of Greenbriar's shopping center by Universal Church, and Learning Palace Day Care.
Event will take place during business operations, but our team will greet you kindly and ready for you and your family to experience Build a Pizza!
Date and Time
Saturday, December 03, 2022
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST
Location
Build a Pizza, 17585 Imperial Valley Drive, Houston, TX 77060, United States
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San Antonio Tamales Festival “2022”
Our officially 3rd Annual Tamales Festival! With tamales and More!
The 3rd Annual Tamales! Holiday Festival will be on December 3rd and 4th, centered around the San Antonio Tradition with tamales, culture, music and fun for the whole family. With several different tamales vendors, a kid's craft area, and live music and entertainment Tamales!
A celebration of family, food and fun that San Antonians have come to associate with the holidays. We hope you will join us for the 2022 celebration from 10 am to 6pm. At 7701 FM 1346, San Antonio, TX 78220. Guests will enjoy live music and performances, activities for children, and good food. The event is FREE to attend and open to the public, no ticket necessary unless venue capacity is maxed. . Food and beverage prices vary per vendor. So come on out! Parking fee is $5 and VIP parking is $10. Follow us on all social media as San Antonio Tamales Festival.
Date and Time
Saturday, December 03, 2022
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location
7701 FM 1346, San Antonio, TX 78220, United States
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Annual Chocolate and Wine Reception
Join us on Thursday, December 8th from 5 :00 pm to 7:30 pm for our Annual Chocolate and Wine Reception. Get out of the office, or house and network with the WE community, while enjoying a variety of delicious chocolates and fine wines. Bring sweets, and your favorite wine to share, or just bring yourself!
Free parking is available in the underground garage. Earth X’s Corporate Office: 4311 Oak Lawn, Suite. 250, Dallas, Texas If Chocolate and Wine aren't enough to convince you... this event is FREE, FREE, FREE! Register now to save your spot!
Date and Time
Thursday, December 08, 2022
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM CST
Location
4311 Oak Lawn Avenue suite 250, Dallas, TX 75219, United States
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USA Rice Outlook Conference
As the largest rice conference in the United States, this event focuses on bringing the entire industry together to examine current issues and trends, learn from experts and each other, and to celebrate excellence in our industry.
About the Conference
The Outlook Conference is the premier rice event. Over three days in December, farmers, millers, merchants, agri-businesses, government agencies, end-users, suppliers, academics, and other industry affiliates gather to network, participate in educational programming, and plan for the coming crop year. One of the most dynamic features of the Outlook Conference is the trade show, where exhibiting companies are excited to connect with you! Engage with exhibitors and learn about the latest and greatest products, services, and innovations that can help your business operation.
Schedule
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Registration Desk Open
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM – Registration Desk Open
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM – USA Rice Outlook Conference Grand Opening Reception
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM – USA Rice Back Our PAC Dinner & Auction (Ticketed Event)
Thursday, December 8, 2022
7:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Registration Desk Open
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Hospitality Desk Open
7:30 AM to 9:30 AM – Exhibit Hall / New Products Session / Continental Breakfast
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM – General Session I
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM – Annual Awards Luncheon (Ticketed Event)
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM – Concurrent Education Sessions
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM – Special Event: Austin City Tour (Ticketed Event)
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM – U.S. Rice Quality Symposium
3:30 PM to 3:45 PM – Break in Exhibit Hall
3:45 PM to 5:20 PM – Concurrent Education Sessions
5:20 PM to 6:00 PM – Visit Exhibits and Networking
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Annual USA Rice Outlook Conference Reception
Friday, December 9, 2022
7:00 AM to 10:00 AM – Hospitality Desk
7:30 AM to 9:00 AM – Exhibit Hall / Networking / Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM to 11:45 AM – Concurrent Education Sessions
8:00 AM to 11:45 AM – B2B Meetings
12:00 PM – Exhibit Hall Closes
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM – General Session II
3:30 PM – USA Rice Outlook Conference Adjourns
Persons requiring special accommodations or having any dietary restrictions to attend or participate in this conference should contact Jeanette Davis at (240) 682-0059, or e-mail jdavis@usarice.com no later than Dec. 1, 2022. USA Rice is an equal opportunity provider and employer. USA Rice does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital/family status or political beliefs.
Date and Time
Wednesday, December 07, 2022
December 6, 2022 1:00 PM - December 9, 2022 3:30 PM
Location
Hilton Austin, East 4th Street, Austin, TX, USA
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Fredericksburg Grape Stomp and Wine Bash
Wine, craft cocktails, grape stomping and music! This casual Grape Stomp is held in Fredericksburg Texas at the Grapetown Winery and Fredericksburg Polo Club! Grape Stomps are at 1PM and 3PM (ish).Grape Stomps are open to all guests!
Come enjoy a day in the Texas Hill Country. Family and pet friendly, held on a beautiful property with donkeys, goats, alpacas and more to meet! Safari Wine Tours (no pets allowed) to meet our Zebras, Camels and more are also available but must be purchased in advance (www.grapetownvineyard.com) Please note that we have a no refund policy. This is clearly stated on our website: https://thebestoftexas.org/ If you are not able to attend the event anymore, for any reason, we'll gladly change your ticket to any future event.
Date and Time
Saturday, December 03, 2022
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST
Location
8142 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg, TX 78624, United States
