3 Upcoming Events You Can Only Experience in Addison

Addison, Texas rolls out a festival calendar that cities ten times its size would envy. This north Dallas town of about 16,000 residents hosts three of the biggest annual events in the DFW metroplex. There's Addison Kaboom Town!, an Independence Day Eve air show and fireworks display that pulls half a million people; Addison Oktoberfest, a four-day German celebration that's been running since 1987; and finally, Vitruvian Lights, a spectacular lighting ceremony with holiday-themed activities, live entertainment, food trucks, and plenty of festive fun. Here's what to expect at each one!

Get Patriotic at Addison Kaboom Town!

Spend any time at the annual, nationally ranked Addison Kaboom Town! and you will find yourself doing nothing more than looking up at the sky. When you are not devouring a funnel cake, of course. This unique Independence Day Eve (held every July 3rd) celebration draws about half a million folks from around the country and has the kind of high-flying action you will not find anywhere else. Watch as classic warbirds and aerobatic planes soar overhead during the Addison Airport Air Show and, once the sun sets, you'll marvel at the show that fills the night sky with shades of red, white, and blue.

The air show and fireworks display are reason enough for you to experience Addison Kaboom Town! And there's  more where that came from. The celebration is town-wide. You can take it all in from the festival grounds in Addison Circle Park, a restaurant watch party, or a local hotel. 

Experience Addison Oktoberfest

Steins filled to the brim with amber-colored Paulaner beer, the aromas of roasting pretzels, and the upbeat sounds of polka music are at the core of this exciting festival. Originally held in Munich to celebrate a royal wedding, Addison's version of Oktoberfest is just as remarkable. Since 1987, this four-day celebration of German culture has all the brews, food, and traditional entertainment you could ask for, with a decidedly Texas twist. Show off your best dance moves on the Partyhalle Dance floor and sip on German beers in the Paulaner Biergarten. Beyond admiring the talents of dozens of performers from around the country, you won't want to miss out on trying your hand at any of the bier games, rooting for your favorite pooch in the Dachshund Dash, and letting your kids play in the Kinderzelt.

Addison Oktoberfest is one of the biggest events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, so you will want to plan your visit early. Pack your lederhosen, find your way to Addison, and get ready to celebrate like a German, Texas-style. Prost!

Located just fifteen miles north of downtown Dallas, Addison has a calendar full of remarkable events that belong on your bucket list. Plan your stay here.