September’s Signature Events

Now Thru Oct 31

Gather up the picnic blankets and lawn chairs and pack the picnic basket and cooler.

Sept 21

Over the past 37 years, Norris’ support has grown to include several major fundraising events throughout the year spanning the state of Texas.

Founded in 1988 by Bobby Norris and inspired by his search for services for his daughter Audra, Roundup for Autism supports the Autism Treatment Center (ATC). The ATC is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in Dallas in 1976 as a school for students with autism. Now with three locations in Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio and 25 group homes for children and adults, ATC is changing lives and building futures.

The first Roundup for Autism event was held 37 years ago at Norris’ ranch in Burleson. Consisting of a one-day cutting and roping competition, the inaugural event raised $5,000 for the nonprofit.

Learn more at www.roundupforautism.org.

Sept 26-28

This year, Chi Omega is raising funds for 13 outstanding beneficiaries.

Each year, the Chi Omega Christmas Market offers a unique shopping experience with seasonal and holiday gifts for every age, featuring more than 200 handpicked merchants from around the country.  Shoppers will find a wide variety of hard-to-find items, including jewelry; home décor;  women’s and men’s fashions; team spirit gear; holiday décor for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas; toys; food and drinks; items for entertaining; linens and original art.  The 2024 Chi Omega Christmas Market will be held from September 26-28, 2024, at a new venue–Dallas Market Hall.

2024 beneficiaries are: Ascend Dallas, Behind Every Door, Bonton Enterprises, Children’s Craniofacial Association, Family Compass, Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, Make-A-Wish of North Texas, Network of Community Ministries, Swan Strings, Texas International Theatrical Arts Society, The Stewpot, Together We Thrive, and Young Women’s Preparatory Network, along with collegiate scholarships.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Opening Sept 27

All of your favorites return for the Texas State Fair, opening September 27 and running through October 20. 

As a constant celebration of all things Texas, the State Fair of Texas is also a major fundraiser  supporting a year-round effort to promote agriculture, education, and community involvement locally and state-wide.

Initiatives include:

• The Big Tex Scholarship Program More than $17.4 million in college scholarships have been awarded to over 3,000 students.  Eligible recipients include graduating high school seniors around the state of Texas who have participated in competitive youth livestock events held at the State Fair, graduating seniors from six Dallas Independent School District high schools in the Fair Park area, and seasonal employees of the State Fair of Texas or their dependents.
• TEKS-aligned online curriculum  Created in partnership with Big Thought, the program educates students on the unique culture of the Fair with Texas history and agriculture with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math subjects for grades 4 through 12.
• Big Tex Urban Farms  The revolutionary, mobile agriculture system in the heart of Fair Park produces more than 6,000 fruits and vegetables that are donated to Fair Park-area organizations. These include the Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Institute in the Mill City neighborhood, Cornerstone Baptist Church, and Austin Street Shelter.

Get Tickets here.

Sept 28

An Event True to Texas’ history of rising to a challenge…

The annual Cattle Barron’s Ball has raised over $98 million for cancer research, the majority of which is conducted right here in DFW.

Purchase tickets for Cattle Barron’s Ball September 28, 2024 at Southfork Ranch