DFW Packed with Festivities from Cowboy Culture to 90s Rock

Wake up and grab your boots, Dallas-Fort Worth, because the weekend of July 26, 2025, is packed with energy and true Texas flavor. Whether you want to celebrate the Wild West, vibe to 90s rock, indulge your inner artist, or run with the herd, this metroplex has something for everyone.

Start your Saturday bright and early at the Run DFW Where the West Begins 5K, 10K, or half-marathon in Fort Worth. This untimed, community-focused event kicks off at 7:30 a.m. and lets participants soak up iconic sights across the city. Registration scores you a cool running shirt and finisher’s medal, so put on those sneakers and join the city’s most spirited runners as reported on Find a Race.

Once you’ve earned your breakfast, it is time to don your cowboy hat for National Day of the American Cowboy at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Festivities roll from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., headlined by a lively parade, matinee rodeos, old-west comedy shows, a John Wayne exhibit with discounted admission for anyone rocking Stetson, a cowboy rib eating contest from Riscky’s BBQ, and tons of family events and foodie tours. Fort Worth Stockyards confirms this all-day hoedown is one of the can’t-miss parties of the year.

For music lovers, deep nostalgia hits Saturday night at Billy Bob’s Texas as Deep Blue Something unite with fans for a rare tour stop, sharing hits like “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and tracks from their new release, Lunar Phase. It’s a unique chance for those who remember soundtracking the 90s, as highlighted by CultureMap Fort Worth.

Prefer a soulful night out? Grammy-nominated Keyshia Cole’s The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour lands at Dickies Arena on Saturday, with special guests Tink, Keri Hilson, and Elijah Blake. Expect powerhouse vocals and classic R&B vibes when one of the genre’s greats returns to share the songs that shaped her career. Details can be found on the Dickies Arena website.

Looking for more art and culture? Sunday brings your final chance to see “Feeling Color” at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, featuring vivid works by Aubrey Williams and Frank Bowling. This acclaimed show, curated by María Elena Ortiz, offers a journey through expressive late twentieth-century abstraction and closes July 27.

If you’re city-hopping, check out events in the Dallas Arts District on Saturday, or take a guided e-scooter tour to discover mural art and hidden gems, as featured on My Guide Dallas.

For fans of live concerts and local music, Red Shahan takes the stage at the Kessler Theater in Dallas on Saturday night, while Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake bring a high-energy worship music experience to American Airlines Center.

So whatever your vibe, whether you’re running, two-stepping, singing along, or soaking in vibrant art, Dallas-Fort Worth’s weekend has you covered. Thanks for tuning in and remember to subscribe for even more ideas. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.