Into the Weekend - September 23rd, 2022

Happy Friday! It's officially Fall and it's almost starting to feel like it... at least in the mornings.  Regardless of the hot days, the usual Fall activities are here, including the State Fair - starting next week!  Call me corny, but I always like checking it out each year so my team and I put together this quick State Fair Guide to help you get ready Whatever you're up to this weekend.  I hope it's a great one!  -Matt Local Happenings HOWDY FOLKS, WE CAN'T WAIT TO  WELCOME YOU BACK ! 2022 is looking bright!  This year, the State Fair of Texas is celebrating 136 years of Texan pride and they've been busy preparing a festive fall shindig.  All of your favorite Fair time traditions are returning, including a huge “Howdy Folks!” from the iconic 55-foot cowboy himself, Big Tex.  Click here for more details on the all the tasty fried food, thrilling rides, and one-of-a-kind shows at the  2022 State Fair of Texas! FREE CONCERT SERIES The concert series on the Chevrolet Main Stage is one of the best values of the State Fair of Texas because it is totally FREE with the price of admission. Over a span of 24 days, you can enjoy different headliners and regional musicians perform live at the Fair. From country to Tejano, rock to hip-hop, this year’s Chevrolet Main Stage lineup has something for everyone. FUN-SIZED FAIR ATTRACTIONS FOR EVERYONE The State Fair of Texas is the most Texan place on earth, and nothing is more Texan then having fun! On any given day, there are tons of family-friendly activities and exhibits, all FREE with your admission ticket. Here are some of the new, enhanced, and returning attractions for this year’s Fair! FRESH, FUN FLAVORS We all like that new NEW, next thing that will be trending before you know it, and this selection of food is exactly that. Get your tastebuds ready for new flavors coming right at ya, from your favorite concessionaires of the State Fair of Texas.  Lifestyle Tips & Tricks What You Should Be Planting in the Fall This may be a little known fact, but fall is the key planting time for a beautiful garden. It's also the key time to give your plants one last manicure before winter sets in. Now that summer's heat is cooling off, it's time for you to switch out your summer annuals for fall appropriate annuals and plant spring bulbs before the first frost. Courtesy of Southern Living Matt's Market Minute Most people are not eager to talk to a lender, but this crucial first step sets the course for your entire home-buying journey. marketingcenter-greaterdallas-dfwsuburbs