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By #newsfortheculture Staff Soccer stock photo Was the World Cup glass half full or half empty for South Dallas? Derrick Walker opened his presentation to the Pointe South Business Group Monday by essentially asking the room to wrestle with that question — while offering another way to look at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For Walker, founder of Futbol For The Culture, it was the “World’s Cup”: an international event that brought enormous attention and investment to Dallas and Fai

The State Fair of Texas is moving the Chevrolet Main Stage inside Fair Park Coliseum for the 2026 State Fair. The new location will offer fairgoers an indoor, concert-style experience while continuing to provide guests a diverse lineup of live music. For decades, the Main Stage has welcomed legendary performers and rising stars alike, with artists including Selena, Elvis Presley, Destiny’s Child, and Garth Brooks among the many performers who have taken the stage in front of

Labor Day is quickly approaching, so if you were looking for a way to enjoy the long weekend, there's The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) Riverfront Jazz Festival happening September 4-6 at Fair Park. The Riverfront Jazz Festival first began in 2017 after TBAAL President and Founder Curtis King attended a number of jazz festivals across the U.S., including Capital Jazz Festival and a festival in Richmond, Virginia. After some years passed, King says the Visit Dallas

Photo courtesy of State Fair of Texas The anticipation for this year's Big Tex Choice winners is over! We now know who can claim the coveted titles in the categories of savory, sweet, best sipper, and most creative. The State Fair of Texas announced winners for the 22nd Annual Big Tex Choice Awards on August 18 after some intensive judging, a press conference, and award announcement and tasting. From a round of 15 finalists, there could ultimately be four winners. The awards

The City of Dallas has announced significant progress on the Community Park at Fair Park, a project that will bring approximately 10.5 acres of new green space, recreational amenities, and community-focused programming to South Dallas. According to a release, Dallas City Council authorized a tax increment financing (TIF) development agreement with the nonprofit Fair Park First. The TIF development agreement will provide up to $3 million in gap funding from the Deep Ellum TIF

The countdown is nearly on for one of Texans' favorite season of the year. Of course, the food is the biggest draw, and to drum up the hype ahead of State Fair season, there's the annual award with some of the most creative foods. The State Fair of Texas has announced finalists for the 22nd Annual Big Tex Choice Awards. Winners will be named on August 18, in the categories of Best Taste – Savory, Best Taste – Sweet, Best Taste – Sipper, and Most Creative. The awards are open

Courtesy Mandela: The Official Exhibit You can see the latest global exhibit on display at the African American Museum in Fair Park now through the beginning of November. Mandela: The Official Exhibition is a major exhibition that explores the life of South African President, freedom fighter, and activist Nelson Mandela. His epic story is told across four experiential galleries at the museum — from his rural childhood home through years of turbulent struggle against the apart

Many international visitors are in town for sports, but they’re also looking to explore, try new foods, and even find somewhere to cool off from the Texas heat. Of course discovering local businesses would be on their paths at some point.

The North Texas FWC Organizing Committee has officially opened free ticket registration for the FIFA Fan Festival at Fair Park, the region’s signature celebration and watch party during FIFA World Cup 2026. Admission to the FIFA Fan Festival Dallas is free and open to the public. According to a release, fans must register online for free daily admission tickets through the official website. In addition to free general admission registration, fans can also purchase various pai

There will be 26 life-sized, 3-D printed statues on display during the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival at Fair Park. Lyda Hill Philanthropies ’ IF/THEN® Initiative will debut #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers celebrating leaders whose work demonstrates how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fuel the world of sports. In collaboration with the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee, the interactive exhibit will be on public display from Thursday, June 11

Photo courtesy of Tony Fay PR In a history-making event, the FWC team announced plans for the FIFA Fan Festival set to take place at Fair Park from June 11- July 19. The Fan Festival will be free to the public with a scannable QR code for entry inside the Pavilion at Fair Park. This is momentous for Sunny South Dallas, which generally sees its most foot traffic during the State Fair of Texas each fall. It will be free to the public for 34 days on all open days. The last time

Photo courtesy Lisset Bell Fresh produce and local goods are landing in Fair Park every week starting this Sunday, March 1, with a new weekly Fair Park Farmers Market . The market is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March through July. It is closed during the State Fair and resumes operations later in the year. Visitors can expect almost 100 vendors offering fresh produce, locally made products, and specialty goods. Good Local Markets kicks off its18th season with the Fair Park Farmers

Under clear skies and an even brighter sense of anticipation, Sunny South Dallas took center stage Tuesday as city leaders, FIFA partners, and community members officially opened the FIFA World Cup Volunteer Center at Fair Park. The new hub, located inside the historic Food and Fiber Pavilion, marks a major milestone in Dallas’s march toward hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026. The ceremony drew representatives from the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee, Dallas Cit

It's been quite the busy month. In Dallas, we've had a closure, and both modern and past Black history moments.

Representatives of Friends of Juanita J. Craft House, Junior League of Dallas and City of Dallas during the ribbon-cutting of the Juanita...