MARCH

  March 8–11 - Denton
34th TEXAS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL... "Talk of the Town" features tellers Adam Booth, Beth Horner, Laura Packer and Tim Tingle, plus storyteller concerts, ghost stories, Liar's Contest, kids' activities & workshops. Denton Civic Center. www.tejasstorytelling.com. 940-380-9320.

  March 17 - Dublin
ST. PATRICK'S CELEBRATION... "The Irish Capital of Texas" presents a festival of fun, including arts & crafts and food vendors, parade, Shamrock Shuffle Run, dog show, costume contest, carnival, family-friendly entertainment & much more! dublintxchamber@embarqmail.com. (254) 445-3422. www.dublintxchamber.com. Like us on Facebook.

APRIL

  April 20–22 - Ennis
ENNIS BLUEBONNET TRAILS FESTIVAL... Discover a springtime celebration of fine arts & crafts, performing artists, bluebonnet & wildflower trails, car show (Saturday only), children's activities, live music, and entertainment. Downtown Ennis. In its 67th year as Texas' Official State Bluebonnet Trail. www.visitennis.org. (972) 878-4748.

  April 20–22 and September 21–23 - Grandview-Cleburne-Alvarado-Maypearl-Venus
ANTIQUE ALLEY TEXAS + 30 MILES YARDS SALES, FLEA MARKETS & MORE...  This biannual event covers 30+ miles. Grandview offers 100's of vendors & pasture sales between Grandview & Cleburne. Do not park on highway! Vendors: (817) 666-5024 text your email address.  Inquiries: info@antiquealleytexas.com. Facebook.com/AntiqueAlleyTexas. www.AntiqueAlleyTexas.com.

  April 21 - Sherman
EARTH DAY TEXOMA FESTIVAL... This communitywide, free family event provides opportunities where ordinary people learn practical things to improve the health of the planet, their children & themselves. Festivities feature vendors, workshops, entertainment, plant sales & more. Municipal Grounds. www.earthdaytexoma.org. (903) 821-8198.

  April 21 - Denton
25th ANNUAL REDBUD FESTIVAL... This award-winning event celebrates "The Redbud Capital of Texas" and Arbor Day with a Home and Garden Show, free seminars, Kids Zone, live music & environmental activities. Don't miss the live TRASHion Runway Show with designer fashions made from reused & recycled items. Free admission & trees. 10am-4pm. Denton Civic Center. www.kdb.org. (940) 349-8737.

  April 27–29 - Muenster
43rd ANNUAL GERMANFEST... Enjoy continuous entertainment, plus great German food booths, Texas wineries, arts/crafts, large BBQ cook-off, fun run, carnival rides, bike rally, and great musical headliners. For details: www.germanfest.net.

  April 27–28 - Granbury
9th ANNUAL GRANBURY WINE WALK... A casual venue offering visitors the opportunity to mingle with 20+ Texas wineries, food purveyors, cheese makers, artists, musicians & vendors at booths around the historic Granbury Square. Fri 2pm-8pm & Sat 11am-7pm. Tickets: $27 & $35. Granbury Wine Walk, a 501C(3) non-profit, benefits local charities & scholarships. Visit www.granburywinewalk.com for more info.

  April 27–29 - Denton
38th DENTON ARTS & JAZZ FESTIVAL 2018... Celebrate music & art on seven stages of FREE entertainment! See 3000 musicians, including jazz headliners Randy Brecker, Los Lobos, Brave Combo & more. Enjoy great food, fine arts/crafts & kid's activities. FREE admission! Quakertown Park (two blocks off Courthouse Sq). No pets or coolers. www.dentonjazzfest.com. (888) 381-1818 or (940) 565-0931.

MAY

  May 20 - Irving
11th DFW DRAGON BOAT, KITE AND LANTERN FESTIVAL... Marco Polo World Foundation hosts Dragon Boat racing, kite making/demo/competition, lantern riddles, Asian cultural class, cultural performances, Chinese shuttlecock demo/competition, traditional handcraft demonstrations, ethnic foods, gondola cruises, International costume parade, Best Costume Drummer contest, pet zoo, kid's activities. 8:30am-6pm. Lake Carolyn at Las Colinas Urban Center. www.dfwdragonboatfestival.com. www.marcopoloworldfoundation.org.

  May 3–6 - Seagoville
9th ANNUAL MAYFEST... Enjoy live entertainment, carnival rides, food & craft vendors, car show, and more! Presented by Seagoville Chamber of Commerce. For vendor opportunities, call (972) 287-5184.

  May 11–12 - Electra
35th ANNUAL ELECTRA GOAT BBQ COOK-OFF... Cook-off with over $2500 prize money. Six cooking events include goat, chicken, ribs, brisket, jackpot beans & steak. Kid's games, craft booths and FREE dance at the Fairgrounds. Email: electracoc@electratel.net; (940) 495-3577; Website: www.electratexas.org.

  May 12 - Greenville
AUDIE MURPHY DAYS... A celebration honoring the military and Audie Murphy--the most decorated hero of WWII. Speakers will present WWII topics, plus a celebrity guest! Enjoy entertainment, static displays & more. For more information, contact Audie Murphy / American Cotton Museum: Visit www.amacmuseum.com, or call (903) 450-4502.

  May 25–27 - Ennis
52nd ANNUAL NATIONAL POLKA FESTIVAL... Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with Czech & Slovak heritage festivities, folk dancing, authentic cuisine, Czech costumes, 200 craft & food booths, 14 live polka bands, country concert, and a giant parade. Downtown & three Czech Halls. www.visitennis.org. (972) 878-4748. www.nationalpolkafestival.com.

JUNE

  June 9–10 - Greenville
COTTON BOLL ARTFEST... This arts & crafts festival features hand-made jewelry, pottery, artwork & more on the grounds of the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum. For more information, call (903) 450-4502, or visit www.amacmuseum.com.

  June 15–16 - Cisco
CISCO TEXAS PIE FEST... Let's have a good old-fashioned summer celebration in downtown Cisco, TX. This unique pie-centric festival will have lots of family fun, games, pie-baking contests, arts & crafts, entertainment,  food & 40-foot All-You-Can-Eat pie buffet! (254) 442-2893. www.ciscotxpiefest.com.

  June 22-23 & June 29-30 – Albany
80th FORT GRIFFIN FANDANGLE...