This Weekend in Denton County: Markets, Music, New Businesses, and Summer Happenings!

Happy Wednesday, Denton County!

Summer is heating up, and so is the local scene! From new business openings and festival fun to big TV moments and barbecue bragging rights, there’s no shortage of reasons to get out and explore. This week, we’re spotlighting fresh faces in town, and sharing all the can’t-miss happenings around the community. Whether you’re hunting for your next favorite bite, planning a weekend adventure, or just looking to stay in the loop, we’ve got you covered.

We’ve got a lot happening behind the scenes! From our new website and full event calendar to a monthly events-only email and expanded discount offerings, we’re gearing up to roll out some exciting new features. We’re also working on fresh guides and big collaborations with local businesses. What would you like to see us launch first? Reply and let us know, your feedback helps shape what’s next!

In today’s edition:

• Denton County Discounts 🏷️

• Weekly Polls:

• Community News 📰

  • Community Updates:

• Weekend Events You Don’t Want to Miss: Jun 6th - J …

• Music 🎵

Let’s make the most of this weekend, Denton County!

Denton County Discounts 🏷️

The Denton County Discount card is coming together! We’ve already finalized a solid lineup of local restaurants, breweries, and shops, and we’re just looking to add a few more spots before launch. If all goes as planned, the card should be ready to roll out by the end of this month. Stay tuned for more updates and let us know if there’s a business you’d love to see included!

Weekly Polls:

New Local Business Openings Around Denton County  

Denton County is expanding with some exciting new businesses! Here are a few upcoming spots you won’t want to miss:

• 🧗 Fritz’s Adventure: Fritz’s Adventure is now open at Grandscape in The Colony, offering over 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor attractions including ropes courses, ziplines, treehouses, slides, tunnels, and a real climbable airplane.

• 🚗 Truxx Outfitters: Truxx Outfitters is celebrating the grand opening of its new Denton location this weekend. Known for custom truck and SUV accessories like lift kits, bed liners, window tinting, and wraps. Truxx brings over 25 years of expertise and top-notch service to the Denton community.

• 🍷 Gatlinburg Wine & Beer: Gatlinburg Wine & Beer is a locally owned shop coming soon to 190 W Main St, Suite #103, in Lewisville. The store will offer wine, beer, cheese, and chocolate with a focus on southern charm and local hospitality.
  

Community News 📰 

🥯 Starship Bagel Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Tune in this weekend as Lewisville’s beloved Starship Bagel takes the national stage on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives! The episode, airing June 6 at 8 PM on Food Network, highlights their award-winning New York-style bagels and inventive schmears like basil and fermented jalapeño. Owner Oren Salomon shared that filming with Fieri was a “life-changing experience,” praising the host’s genuine passion for supporting local eateries.

Catch the crew in action at their Lewisville flagship and see why this spot—already a 2023 James Beard finalist and BagelFest champion—is a Denton County gem. Don’t miss the chance to say you knew them before they were famous!

Community Updates:

• 🌟 Blind Fox Closes After 5 Years in Denton: After five years of serving inventive Asian-inspired dishes from their food truck, Blind Fox has closed its doors. The eatery, known for award-winning fusion cuisine like Korean BBQ meatball bao and Thai hot chicken sandwiches, earned accolades including “Tastiest Food Truck” in 2023. Fans will miss their creative menu and vibrant community presence.

• 🏆 Yearby’s Barbecue Lands on Texas Monthly’s Top 50 List: Pilot Point’s Yearby’s Barbecue & Waterice scored a spot in Texas Monthly’s prestigious 2025 Top 50 BBQ list, praised for its halal smoked meats and standout turkey. The family-run spot, a local favorite, now joins elite company alongside giants like Goldee’s and Truth BBQ.

• 🎬 ‘Landman’ Films at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex: Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ series Landman filmed scenes at Denton’s C.H. Collins Athletic Complex last week. The stadium, home to high school football and soccer, transformed into a backdrop for the oil industry drama starring Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Hamm. Keep an eye out for Denton cameos when Season 2 drops this fall!

Featured Events 📅

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Weekend Events You Don’t Want to Miss: Jun 6th - Jun 8th

Weekly Events 🏙️ 

Roanoke Farmer’s Market | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Jun 7th (More Info)
Location: Roanoke City Hall Plaza, 500 S. Oak Street, Roanoke, TX

Denton Community Market | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Jun 7th (More Info)
Location: 317 W. Mulberry St. Denton, TX 76201

Argyle Farmer’s Market | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Jun 7th (More Info)
Location: 409 Hwy 377, Argyle, TX

Bartonville Farmer’s Market | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Jun 7th (More Info)
Location: The Bartonville Store & Jeter’s Meat Shop, 96 McMakin Rd, Bartonville, TX

Spring Patio Market at True Leaf | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Jun 7th (More Info)
Location: True Leaf Studio, 301 S Locust St, Denton, TX 76201

Family Fun 🎆 

Kona Ice at Frost Bank | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Jun 6th (More Info)
Location: 1330 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205

Denton County Farm Heritage Day | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Jun 7th (More Info)
Location: Denton County Historical Park, 317 West Mulberry Street, Denton, TX 76201

Chalk the Walk Art Contest | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Jun 7th (More Info)
Location: Heritage Park, 1200 Gerault Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028

Argyle Kids Safety Event | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Jun 7th (More Info)
Location: Liberty Christian School, 1301 US-377 S, Argyle, TX 76226

Unicorn Tea Party | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Jun 7th (More Info)
Location: Nine Spur Ranch, 12935 Blakely Lane, Sanger, TX 76266

Intro to Pottery: Wildflower Vase | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Jun 7th (More Info)
Location: Wildflower Art Studio, 715 North Locust Street, Denton, TX 76201

Little Elm Brew & Que Festival | 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM, Jun 7th (More Info)
Location: Little Elm Park, 701 W. Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068

Pottery Date Night (Clay Mugs) | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Jun 7th (More Info)
Location: Wildflower Art Studio, 715 North Locust Street, Denton, TX 76201

Special Events 🍾 

First Friday Denton | 8:00 AM, Jun 6th (More Info)
Location: Denton Downtown Square, 110 W Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201

First Friday Fill-A-Bag at Thrift for Good | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Jun 6th (More Info)
Location: 1131 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209

Blind Fox Final Service | 5:00 PM, Jun 6th (More Info)
Location: Beer Alley Denton, Denton, TX

Reading is Self Care | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Jun 6th (More Info)
Location: Studio E, 208 West Walnut Street, Denton, TX 76201

Farla Vae | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Jun 6th (More Info)
Location: Andersons Distillery & Grill, 410 N Bell Ave, Denton, TX 76209

TRUXX: Grand Opening Celebration! | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Jun 7th (More Info)
Location: 2101 W. University Drive, Denton, TX 76201

1st Saturday Book Donation Drive | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Jun 7th (More Info)
Location: Secondhand Prose, North Branch Library, 3020 N Locust St, Denton, TX

Loco for Coconuts Party | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Jun 7th (More Info)
Location: Truck Yard, 5959 Grove Ln, The Colony, TX 75056

Brew & Que After Party | 8:00 PM, Jun 7th (More Info)
Location: Towers Tap House, 290 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 7506876209

Music 🎵 

Events marked with ($) require prior ticket purchase. Other events may require the purchase of food or tickets available at the door.

Friday 

Surely Tempo | Rubber Gloves (Patio) | 6:30 PM

Raised Right Men | River Walk Chapel + Hall | 6:30 PM

Jason Hatch | The Rackhouse | 7:30 PM

Downtown Fever | Marty B’s | 7:00 PM

Godot | Ultra (Arkansas) | Hazelwart | Char-X | Rubber Gloves (Showroom) | 7:00 PM

Kill 'Em All - Ultimate Tribute to Metallica | Blizzard of Ozz | Lava Cantina | 7:00 PM

Lady Cass and the Piano Bar Experience | Steve’s Wine Bar | 7:30 PM

Summer Dean | Ellis Bullard | C.W. Sturgeon | Dan’s Silverleaf | 7:30 PM

Midtown 10 | Grandscape Stage & Lawn | 8:00 PM

DJ Orbis9 | Harvest House | 9:00 PM

FIRST FRIDAY feat. Jay Carlos | DJ Phil | DJ Phife | Lava Cantina | 10:00 PM

Saturday

Off the Rails | Steve’s Wine Bar | 3:00 PM

Incognito | Marty B’s | 7:00 PM

Hannah Goodwin | Steve’s Wine Bar | 7:30 PM

Mick Tinsley | The Rackhouse | 7:30 PM

Two Tons of Steel | J. Isaiah Evans & Boss Tweed | Dan’s Silverleaf | 7:30 PM

Fleetwood X - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac | Lava Cantina | 7:00 PM

Cannable Convention VIII | Rubber Gloves (Patio / Showroom) | 7:00 PM

MNKR | Edgar Derby | Makeshift Tapedeck | Harvest House | 9:00 PM

Sunday

Knumears | Othiel! | Sinema | Rubber Gloves (Patio) | 5:00 PM

A Night Of Heavy Electronics | Rubber Gloves (Rubber Room) | 9:00 PM

Dave Meder | Matt Young | Paschall Bar | 9:30 PM

Community Corner 📣

• 🥯 Starship Bagel: Grab a hand-rolled, New York-style bagel or a loaded sandwich at this nationally recognized favorite—recently featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”

• 🍷 Vieux Carré: Enjoy French classics, creative cocktails, and an impressive wine list in a stylish, welcoming brasserie.

• 🍖 Yearby’s Barbecue & Waterice: Savor halal barbecue and refreshing water ice at this friendly, family-run spot known for comforting flavors and great service.

• 🛍️ Denton County small businesses, this is for you! Get your business in front of thousands for just $50-no contracts, no hassle. Our Community Corner makes it easy to get noticed. Ready to shine? Start here.*

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