Everything happening in Denton this summer — dates, addresses, and links
Last updated: August 13, 2026. Events are subject to change. Always confirm details with the venue before heading out. Know about an event we missed? Let us know.
Events Ten nights of professional PRCA rodeo, nightly country music headliners (Braxton Keith, Aaron Watson, Diamond Rio, and more), livestock shows, carnival rides, kid zones, cook-offs, and fair food. The 98th annual event draws nearly 200,000 visitors and generates over $12 million in economic impact for Denton County.
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Family Opening weekend of the 98th annual fair features Braxton Keith (Fri), Chris Cagle (Sat), and Ned LeDoux (Sun) on the Miller Lite Main Stage, plus nightly rodeo at 7:30 PM, carnival rides, livestock shows, and fair food.
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Shopping Weekly producer-only market featuring local farm produce, handmade art, food trucks, and live music. The late-August market coincides with back-to-school season and the North Texas Fair & Rodeo week.
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Family The fair's livestock and agriculture programming includes horse shows, cattle judging, poultry exhibits, and youth FFA and 4-H competitions throughout the week. Commercial exhibits and arts & crafts vendors are also open daily.
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Faith St. John Paul II University Parish welcomes returning and new UNT and TWU students at the start of the fall semester with a special Sunday evening Mass and community reception. The parish serves students, faculty, alumni, and the broader Denton Catholic community.
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Events Closing weekend headliners include Aaron Watson (Fri), Diamond Rio (Sat), and Los Pescadores Del Rio Conchos (Sun) on the Main Stage, with nightly rodeo at 7:30 PM, livestock shows, and all fair attractions.
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Dining Denton's beloved annual crawfish boil celebrates Cajun and Creole food culture with live music, food vendors, and community fellowship. The event supports local community programs and is a favorite late-summer tradition.
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Faith Immaculate Conception Parish launches its fall faith formation season in September with special programming, Confessions, and Adoration alongside its regular Sunday Mass schedule in English and Spanish. Check the parish website and bulletin for specific registration dates.
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Events Free, three-day festival featuring five outdoor stages of jazz, blues, and cross-cultural music alongside 250+ arts and crafts booths, food vendors, and children's activities. The 2026 edition marks the festival's first year at the North Texas Fairgrounds for expanded capacity.
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Events Opening night of the 35th Denton Arts & Jazz Festival features live performances across five outdoor stages with jazz, blues, and cross-cultural music. The festival moved to the North Texas Fairgrounds in 2026 for greater accessibility and expanded capacity.
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Sports UNT's first home game of the 2026 season under new head coach Neal Brown, broadcast on ESPNU. Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff; tailgating areas are available around the stadium.
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Shopping Browse more than 250 arts and crafts booths from regional and national artists and makers at the free Denton Arts & Jazz Festival. The marketplace runs all three days alongside live music stages and food vendors.
Visit Website → Events Final day of the free Denton Arts & Jazz Festival with five stages of live music, the full arts and crafts marketplace, food vendors, and children's activities. No admission charge; open to all ages.
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Dining Participating restaurants around the historic Denton Square offer special prix-fixe menus and promotions during this annual dining week, spotlighting the city's eclectic and diverse local food scene. Check downtowndenton.com for the participating restaurant list.
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Events The Denton Black Chamber of Commerce's annual blues festival features live blues music across multiple stages, a Community Karaoke Battle on opening night, arts and crafts vendors, and food booths. The event is free and family-friendly.
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Events The Denton Blues Festival kicks off with a Community Karaoke Battle on Friday evening, showcasing local talent and setting the stage for a full weekend of professional blues performances. Presented by the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce; free and family-friendly.
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Family Annual celebration of comic art featuring artist vendors, cosplay contests, industry panels, art-making workshops, and activities for all ages. The event is organized by local arts advocates and spotlights both local and regional comic creators.
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Sports UNT hosts Houston Christian on Family Weekend, with family-friendly activities available around DATCU Stadium before and during the game. Broadcast on ESPN+; gates open 90 minutes before kickoff.
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Shopping October editions of Denton's producer-only Saturday market feature seasonal fall produce, handmade crafts, food trucks, and live music. The October 31 market coincides with Halloween festivities downtown.
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Faith FUMC Denton's adult handbell ensemble and Chancel Choir perform monthly in worship services throughout the fall, presenting major choral works with orchestra. The church's music program spans multiple ensembles for all ages.
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Sports UNT hosts Charlotte in a home American Conference matchup at DATCU Stadium. Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff; tailgating is available in designated areas around the stadium.
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Events Multicultural, family-friendly festival honoring Día de los Muertos and Halloween, featuring Denton's original Halloween cabaret 'Cirque du Horror,' the beloved Coffin Races, a lantern-lit twilight parade, a salsa cook-off, pumpkin patch, and vendor booths with local art, crafts, and food.
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Events Signature evening events of the Day of the Dead Festival include Denton's famous Coffin Races and the lantern-lit twilight parade through downtown streets. The Cirque du Horror Halloween cabaret also performs on festival grounds.
Visit Website → Sports UNT hosts Florida Atlantic in a Thursday night American Conference game at DATCU Stadium, broadcast on ESPN/ESPN2. Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff.
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Family The City of Denton's annual Halloween event features trick-or-treating, costume contests, and family-friendly activities in the downtown area. Part of the city's broader 31 Days of Halloween programming throughout October.
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Weekly markets, story times, and multi-week happenings you can catch all season.
Family Month-long city-wide Halloween celebration featuring a pumpkin drop, spooky markets, movies in the park, street performers, and themed events at local shops and venues throughout October. Programming details posted at discoverdenton.com.
Visit Website → Shopping Denton's producer-only farmers and art market runs every Saturday through December, featuring local farm produce, handmade art, food trucks, and live music. Free to attend; vendors accept cash and card.
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Events The Downtown Denton Foundation's free outdoor concert series on the historic Courthouse Lawn wraps up its summer season through September. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music in the heart of the downtown square.
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Faith St. Mark's Bread of Life Ministry collects non-perishable food donations at every weekend Mass to support the local food bank, which has come to depend on the parish's regular contributions. Parishioners are invited to bring canned vegetables and other non-perishables.
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Faith Open Worship is a contemporary worshipping community of FUMC Denton, meeting in a renovated facility just off the Denton Square. The service features the Mopen Band and is open to all seekers throughout the fall season.
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Faith Immaculate Conception Parish offers weekly Eucharistic Adoration on Monday evenings (6:00–7:00 PM) and Wednesday evenings (7:00–8:00 PM) throughout the summer and fall. The parish celebrates four Sunday Masses in both English and Spanish.
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Faith First United Methodist Church of Denton hosts recurring community dinners open to all, providing fellowship and a free meal to neighbors throughout the summer and fall. The church emphasizes open hearts, open minds, and open doors to all who attend.
Visit Website → Faith First Christian Church of Denton hosts Wednesday Night Live every week, featuring a community dinner at 6:00 PM followed by a faith discussion at 7:00 PM, available both in person and virtually. Open to the whole community.
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Faith St. John Paul II University Parish, which serves UNT and TWU students and the greater Denton community, offers Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation weekly. Sunday Masses are at 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 5:30 PM.
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