9 food festivals in Dallas-Fort Worth to check out this fall

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As the weather turns cool and fall sets in, North Texans looking to get outside have an array of food festivals to pick from to fill their weekend calendars.

Multiday food festivals packed with tastings crafted by chefs and sommeliers are balanced out by one-day celebrations highlighting the vibrant cultures that define Dallas-Fort Worth. Halal eats, Greek food and even a pickle-centric festival are among some of the the top food events happening in D-FW during autumn 2025.

You don't have to pay to attend a handful of these festivals, but keep in mind you'll be ponying up for food and drink items while there.

The following food festivals are listed in alphabetical order, and you can find more information about each event by visiting their websites.

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The Big Dill

This one is for the pickle lovers out there. As part of The Big Dill's "In My Pickle Era" Tour, expect notable vendors such as Best Maid Pickles and Fort Worth's Martin House Brewing Company, alongside over 75 pickle vendors. The Pickle Priest, a famous TikToker known for blessing pickles, will also be in attendance at the Arlington event.

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Nov. 8. Tickets start at $29.99. bigdill.com.

Chefs for Farmers Food & Wine Festival

It's Chefs for Farmers' 15th anniversary, an annual festival in Dallas celebrating the relationship between local chefs and farmers -- and connecting food lovers with them in the process. Chefs for Farmers is known for its Main Event, a showcase that features unlimited tastings from chefs and sommeliers based in Dallas and across Texas. There are special dinners and other events throughout the week and weekend as well.

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Oct. 29-Nov. 2. Main event tickets start at $145 and weekend passes start at $249. chefsforfarmers.com/dallas.

AdvertisementThe Greek Food Festival of Dallas

Hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Dallas, the annual Greek Food Festival has all the classic Hellenic favorites on the menu: gyro, souvlaki and baklava, among others. Foods are reasonably priced too, with most running about $10. Live music, dancing and shopping are other diversions planned for the weekend, and past years have included cooking demonstrations and church tours.

(Note: If you live further west, there's also the Mid-Cities Greek FoodFest at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Euless, from Oct. 3 through Oct. 5.)

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Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Tickets are $11.25, and kids under 10 are free. greekfestivalofdallas.com.

North Texas Hot Sauce Festival

If you like it hot, check out this event in Fort Worth that features sauces made by Texas vendors. It's hosted at Martin House Brewing Company, so you can balance out the spice from over 40 Texas-based hot sauce brands with craft brews. There will be live music, flash tattooing and an amateur pepper-eating contest.

Oct. 18. Admission is free. instagram.com/ntxhotsaucefest.

AdvertisementPanda Fest

Already a hit in Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia and other major cities, Panda Fest is celebration of Asian food and culture. The event in downtown Dallas will host more than 60 Asian food vendors preparing over 150 dishes, ranging from street food to sweet treats to fusion eats. There will be panda attractions, including a 15-foot inflatable panda, along with live performances such as lion dances, K-pop showcases and more.

Nov. 7-9. Tickets start at $14. Kids under 6 are free. pandafests.com.

AdvertisementPlano Food + Wine Festival

Foodies and wine lovers can enjoy myriad tastings, live cooking demonstrations and shopping at the eighth annual event taking place at Legacy West. Thirty local restaurants have committed to the festival, including Lombardi Cucina Italiana, Uchiko and Son of a Butcher. There are a variety of entry passes for purchases depending on whether you want to enjoy the wine portion of the event or not.

Nov. 1. The Food + Wine pass is $80. planofoodandwinefestival.com.

Shef Food + Wine

North Texas chef Tiffany Derry and business partner Tom Foley have brought back their festival after a successful first year. Shef, which highlights the Dallas area's vibrant food culture, features an array of events, from a special four-course dinner from powerhouse chefs to a pickleball tournament, complete with cocktails and wine. It takes place in Grand Prairie.

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Oct. 24-26. Admission starts at $15, depending on event. sheffoodandwine.com.

Texas Halal Fest

The Texas Halal Fest is back for its third year. The festival, which highlights Muslim-owned businesses and cultural experiences, claims to be the largest Muslim food festival in the U.S. It had more than 25,000 attendees last year, according to an organizer. More than 100 vendors are expected at this year's event, which takes place at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium.

Oct. 18. Admission is free. txhalalfest.com.

AdvertisementTexas Taco Festival

Imagine a day filled with tacos, margaritas, taco-themed activities and game-watch parties (it's Texas after all). Chomp on $4 tacos from more than 60 vendors while listening to musical stylings from cover bands and DJs in Arlington's Texas Live! district. There will be hot chili pepper- and taco-eating contests, along with mariachi music and lucha libre.

Nov. 1. Pre-sale tickets start at $7.99. Kids under 10 are free. tacofestival.com.