Ten Days, 98 Years, and $12 Million: The North Texas Fair & Rodeo Returns to Denton
The 98th annual North Texas Fair & Rodeo runs Aug. 21–30 at 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., bringing rodeo, country music, and community tradition to Denton.
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Every Saturday Through December: What to Know About the Denton Community Market
The producer-only market at 317 W. Mulberry St. runs 9 AM–1 PM every Saturday. Here's what's there and how to make the most of it.
Green and Gold in the Desert: UNT's Themed Home Opener Brings a New Era to DATCU Stadium
UNT football's 2026 home opener vs. UNLV goes 'Denton Desert' themed, with a new logo and national buzz following a historic FOX broadcast.
Fourteen Burgers, One Month: Denton's Burger Trail Is Your August Mission
Denton Main Street's Burger Trail runs all of August, sending passport-holders across downtown to sample 14 featured burgers from local restaurants.
Moving to Denton, TX: A Newcomer's Guide
Everything newcomers need to know about Denton, TX — neighborhoods, schools, housing costs, and local tips for settling in.
Health Services of North Texas Brings Its First-Ever 5K to North Lakes Park This August
The inaugural Stride n' Thrive 5K and Fun Run hits North Lakes Park on Aug. 8, celebrating National Health Center Week in Denton.
98 Years and Still Running: What Makes the North Texas Fair & Rodeo a Denton Institution
The 98th annual North Texas Fair & Rodeo runs August 21–30 at 2217 N Carroll Blvd. Here's why it endures as Denton's marquee summer event.
Every Saturday Morning on Mulberry: What to Know About the Denton Community Market
The Denton Community Market runs 9 a.m.–1 p.m. every Saturday at 317 W. Mulberry St. Here's what to expect from this producer-only market.
A New Kind of Gathering Place: The Pony Brings Art, Food, and Live Music to East Hickory Street
The Pony, a family-owned art bar, restaurant, and music venue, is opening this summer in the former Vinyl Lounge space on E. Hickory St.
Make Something, Read Something: Denton Public Library Closes Out Summer With a Bang
The Summer Reading Challenge ends August 4 and The Forge Makerspace runs year-round at North Branch — here's what to know.
Denton, TX FAQ: What Newcomers Ask
Real answers to the questions newcomers ask most about Denton, TX — neighborhoods, schools, transit, culture, and daily life.
98 Years in the Saddle: What to Expect at the 2026 North Texas Fair & Rodeo
The 98th Annual North Texas Fair & Rodeo rides into Denton Aug. 21–30 with nightly rodeos, country music, livestock shows, and classic fair food.
Theatre Denton Brings 'Oklahoma!' to the Campus Theatre This Weekend
Theatre Denton stages Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! July 23–Aug. 2, with Seussical Jr. overlapping the final weekend at 214 W. Hickory St.
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