Discover Denton

09/03/2026

You made it to the weekend! Enjoy first Friday fun, live music and specials from local downtown businesses. Get details on 's website. Plus, find even more events at the link in our bio. ✨

09/02/2026

The Discover Denton Visitor Center will be closed today through Monday, September 7th, while our team attends a conference and observes Labor Day.

For visitor information, please visit DiscoverDenton.com. We'll return to normal hours Tuesday, September 8th.

Denton is one of Texas’s best vacation spots! Explore a vibrant city where rich history and culture combine for unforgettable adventures.

09/01/2026

Denton's favorite car and arts festival, Arts and Autos, is just around the corner!

Join us September 11th from 6-9pm at the Patterson Appleton Arts Center (110 W. Hickory St.) for Friday night's kickoff party. View art cars, hear live music, access the gallery, and join in on painting the community graffiti car!

The main event happens September 12th from 9am-3pm on the square. Explore classic cars, hot rods, trucks and motorcycles, showcase your artistic skills at the chalk art competition, and enjoy live music and vendors!

Visit https://www.discoverdenton.com/events/annual-events/arts-and-autos/ for more information.

08/28/2026

You’ve got three more days to visit the North Texas Fair & Rodeo! Enjoy fair food, rides, rodeo and live music through Sunday.

TONIGHT (Friday)
- Tanner Sparks, Isaac Hoskins @ 6pm
- Aaron Watson @ 9:30pm
- Jarred Morris @ 11pm

SATURDAY
- Cameron Hobbs @ 6pm
- Diamond Rio @ 9:30pm
- Texas Flood @ 11pm

SUNDAY
- Conjuto Cats @ 6pm
- Los Pescadores Del Rio Conchos @ 9:30pm

08/27/2026

Your weekend plans are right here! 🎶🛍️✨

Catch live music, shop local markets, explore new art, and enjoy the final weekend of the North Texas Fair & Rodeo.

See the full event details and plan your weekend at discoverdenton.com/events

📸 .street

08/22/2026

Boot, scoot, & boogie your way over to the North Texas Fair and Rodeo Grounds for a weekend packed with rodeo fun!🤠

Swipe ➡️ for more fun happening around Denton!

08/19/2026

Dust off your boots, it’s rodeo time! 🤠🐴 Join us August 21–30 at the North Texas Fairgrounds in Denton for 10 days of live music, rodeo action, carnival rides, fair food, and so much more. Check the link in our bio for more info and to grab your tickets!

📍2217 N. Carroll Blvd.
📅 Aug. 21 - Aug. 30

08/13/2026

Cheers to the weekend!🍹

Check out these fun events happening around Denton this weekend! Swipe ➡️ to see what’s happening around town!

08/12/2026

The 2026 Denton Arts & Jazz Fest is happening September 11–13 at a NEW location — the North Texas Fair and Rodeo Grounds! Spend the weekend moving to the beat across 5 outdoor stages featuring jazz, blues, and cross-cultural music, while browsing art from local artists and crafters, enjoying delicious food, and finding plenty of family-friendly activities.

📅 September 11–13, 2026
📍 North Texas Fair and Rodeo Grounds
🎟 FREE Admission

Come celebrate Denton’s incredible music and arts tradition all weekend long!

08/07/2026

We're thrilled to welcome the North Texas Irish Festival (NTIF) to Denton in 2027!🍀

Save the date for March 13–14 and get ready as the North Texas Fair & Rodeo grounds transform into a weekend full of Irish music, culture, and celebration.

North Texas Irish Festival Announces Move to Denton
for 2027 Festival
Beloved celebration of Irish and Celtic culture begins exciting new chapter after more than four decades in Dallas, with family-friendly event making its Denton debut March 13-14, 2027.
Bring the kids, bring the dog!

For more information read the full press release on our website.

https://www.ntif.org/north-texas-irish-festival-announces-move-to-denton-for-2027-festival/