Visit DFW: Events 5/29–5/31
This last May weekend leans into food festivals, wine, live music, and a few “only in Texas” experiences, plus ongoing exhibits and sports if clients want something flexible.
Headliner festival: Fort Worth
ZestFest 2026 – Spicy Food & BBQ Festival (May 29–31)
Fort Worth’s Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall hosts ZestFest, a three‑day spicy food and BBQ festival with vendors, tastings, cooking demos, and hot sauce challenges; it runs Friday through Sunday with daytime and afternoon hours.
Dallas & suburbs: late‑May events and outings
Trinity Nights – Carrollton (Friday, May 29)
May roundups include Trinity Nights in Carrollton on May 29, an outdoor evening event with live music and small‑town‑square energy while still being close to Dallas.
Women’s Golf Day – PGA Frisco (May 29)
The May events guide highlights Women’s Golf Day at the PGA Frisco complex on May 29, giving golf‑minded clients a chance to experience the new campus in a structured, hosted format.
Dallas Soccer Kick‑Off Fest – Dallas (May 30–31)
May 30–31, Dallas hosts a Soccer Kick‑Off Fest, which is a good fit for families and sports fans who want something active and kid‑friendly without committing to a full game.
Drink North Texas Wine Fest – Dallas (Saturday, May 30)
Dallas wraps the month with Drink North Texas Wine Fest, a one‑day event featuring regional wineries, tastings, and a relaxed crowd that skews more adult and date‑night.
Outdoor Farmer’s Market – DFW Car & Toy Museum (late May)
The May guide also flags an outdoor farmer’s market at the DFW Car & Toy Museum, giving you a low‑key daytime outing you can pair with brunch or coffee nearby.
Arts, exhibits, and “cool indoors” options
If it’s hot or rainy, the May “must‑see exhibits” list gives you plenty of easy alternatives you can plug into the guide as evergreen picks.
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Samurai armor exhibit – The Samurai Collection, Dallas
“Iron Men: The Artistry of Iron in Samurai Armor” offers a niche, high‑impact exhibit in a compact museum, great for art and history buffs. -
Crow Museum of Asian Art – Echo Morgan exhibition
“The Rainbow My Mother Shows Me” at the Crow Museum gives a contemporary art option in the Arts District. -
Perot Museum – Soccer: More than a Game
Ties well to the Soccer Kick‑Off Fest weekend, with an exhibit on the global game at the Perot. -
Fort Worth art museums – Amon Carter, Modern, Kimbell
Late‑May exhibits include Black photojournalism at Amon Carter, Rashid Johnson at the Modern, and “The Holiday Sepulcher” at the Kimbell, all easy to bundle into a Fort Worth day with ZestFest.
Game day & live entertainment
The May sports and venue list is still in play this weekend, so you can give readers a “pick your game or show” section rather than specific matchups.
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Pro & minor‑league games: Texas Rangers, Frisco RoughRiders, FC Dallas, Dallas Wings, and more run through late May; check individual schedules for 5/29–5/31 home games.
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Concert venues: American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, House of Blues, The Bomb Factory, Kessler Theater, Dickies Arena, and Bass Hall all have rotating lineups—encourage readers to grab tickets based on their music taste and desired location.
Event links
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ZestFest 2026 – Spicy Food & BBQ Festival, Fort Worth: Eventbrite event page
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Trinity Nights – Carrollton, May 29: City of Carrollton event page
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Women’s Golf Day – PGA Frisco, May 29: PGA Frisco event page
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Women’s Golf Day – alternate registration link: Eventbrite registration
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Dallas Soccer Kick-Off Fest – May 30–31: Visit Dallas event page
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Dallas Soccer Kick-Off Fest – registration/details: Oak Cliff Chamber registration page
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Drink North Texas Wine Fest – Dallas: May events guide
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Outdoor Farmer’s Market – DFW Car & Toy Museum: May events guide
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Dallas museum and exhibit picks: May events guide
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Dallas events calendar: Visit Dallas events calendar
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Fort Worth events calendar: Downtown Fort Worth events