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Dallas Blooms Takes on Texas Theme

With the thermometer outside hovering just above freezing here at the TexasTripper offices, it seems like a long way until spring in Texas. Not so. Up in North Texas, bulbs patiently wait in the soil and in less than two months they will create one of the biggest floral events in the country in Dallas.

Now in its 24th year, Dallas Blooms, the Southwest's largest outdoor floral festival, always takes on an annual theme. This year the theme of the event running March 8 - April 13 is "The Star of Texas."

Look for plenty of Texas heritage at the well-attended event...plus plenty of red, white and blue blooms.

Arts & Crafts Fair: Opening weekend will include the first Southern Artisans Market, an arts and crafts fair featuring artisans from around the South. The Southern Artisans Market is a two-day only event on March 8 and 9.

Special Texas Themed Events: Other special events are planned throughout the festival including:

• Golden Cowboy living statues
• Trick Roping
• Armadillo Racing
• Little Britches Rodeo
• Texas Hero look-a-likes (including Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and Sam Houston)
• Country Western Dancing (including square dancing, line dancing and clog dancing)
• Hoe Downs
• Chili Cook Offs
• Texas Cuisine Tasting

For More Information:
• Visit www.dallasarboretum.org
• call (214) 515-6500

Photo courtesy Dallas Arboretum

Labels: Dallas, Festivals

posted by Paris & John @ 4:38 PM