The Weekend Roundup
DFW Weekend Guide
October 9–11, 2026 · Six picks across North Texas
Your weekend, planned. Six picks across North Texas, from a McKinney car festival to a Grand Prairie food festival with 40-plus chefs. All events verified this week. Times and ticket prices can change, so confirm with the venue before you go.
Food & Drink
SHEF Food + Wine Festival
Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11 · EpicCentral, Grand Prairie
Chef Tiffany Derry brings her third annual culinary festival back to Grand Prairie with more than 40 chefs, including Carla Hall, Duff Goldman, and Kristen Kish. Friday opens with a block party and welcome reception. Saturday brings the First Bite session, a guest chef panel, and the Grand Tasting. A portion of proceeds benefits Roots Impact.
Tickets: about $10 for a single panel to $826 for the VIP all-inclusive bundle.
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Live Music
Kacey Musgraves: Middle of Nowhere Tour
Saturday, October 10, 7:30 PM (also Sunday, October 11) · American Airlines Center, Dallas
Golden, Texas, brings her Middle of Nowhere Tour home to Dallas for two nights. William Beckmann opens. If you only catch one arena show this fall, this is a strong candidate.
Tickets: Saturday from about $60, Sunday night from about $44.
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Local · McKinney
Ratrodtober Fest, 10th Anniversary
Saturday, October 10, 9:00 AM · TUPPS Brewery, 721 Anderson Street, McKinney
McKinney's rat rod and custom car culture festival hits year ten. Cars, bikes, live music, and a full day at TUPPS Brewery.
Tickets: Free admission, which makes this the easiest Saturday plan on the list.
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Live Music · McKinney
Dreams Unwind: A Stevie Nicks Experience
Friday, October 9, 7:30 PM · HUB 121, 7570 TX-121 S, McKinney
Free outdoor concert under the McKinney sky. Bring chairs or blankets. Note the venue rule: no outside food or drinks. A low-cost Friday night that still feels like an event.
Tickets: Free.
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Food & Drink
State Fair of Texas
Daily through October 18 · Fair Park, 1300 Robert B Cullum Blvd, Dallas
The signature DFW fall weekend. Friday and Saturday run 10 AM to 10 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 9 PM. This year's Big Tex Choice Award winners are on sale now, including the Burger Chop Tater Tacos (Best Taste, Savory) and Fletcher's Chocolate Corny Dog (Best Taste, Sweet).
Tickets: Adults $25 Friday through Sunday, kids 3 to 12 are $10, kids 2 and under are free.
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Family & Community
Fall Into Flower Mound Festival
Friday, October 9, 5 to 10 PM and Saturday, October 10, noon to 10 PM · The River Walk, Flower Mound
Free admission to a full fall festival: hay maze, carnival games, crafts, inflatables, a pumpkin garden for photos, live entertainment, food trucks, and a Flower Mound Fire Department obstacle course. Built for families, easy on the wallet.
Tickets: Free.
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Events researched Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Confirm times and prices with venues before heading out.
