Daddyland Festival Dallas 2023

Daddyland Festival Dallas, Independence Day Weekend 2023

Daddyland Festival Dallas is the mother of all circuit parties made for daddy lovers! The event will see Dallas become party central for 4 days over the 4th of July weekend.

• The host hotel this year is the Dallas Marriott Suites Medical/Market Center. It sells out fast. 

The Event

• The Daddyland Festival is produced by Daddy Ersin and sees 6 days of dance parties, pool parties and outdoor daytime circuit events take place at five of Dallas’s best venues featuring an amazing international DJ lineup.

Recommended Hotels close to the Host Hotel

• Virgin Dallas Hotel – Our preferred hotel in Dallas, with beautiful decor, modern gym and superb customer service. 4 mins from host hotel.
• Warwick Melrose Dallas – Rated “Fabulous” by guests with spacious rooms, outdoor pool and just 5 minutes from the host hotel. Close to all the city’s gay bars and clubs.
• Hilton Garden Inn – Great location with excellent facilities and sweeping views of the city. Just 2 mins from the host hotel.
• Fairmont Dallas – In the arts district, with a sublime rooftop pool and top notch gym.  6 minutes from the host hotel.

Daddyland Dallas Party Schedule

• Expect state of the art light and sound, day and night events, pool parties, amazing dancers, the hottest gogos and the sexiest daddies, bears, chasers and jocks from across the USA and beyond as Dallas becomes the place to celebrate the 4th of July weekend.
• Awaiting Program for 2023 Edition.
• Events typically kick off with a welcome party at The Round Up Saloon in Cedar Springs, followed by The Opening Party at Viva’s
• Other events include the “Hammer” party from 10pm at Gilley’s Dallas.
• Saturday  – Head to Hawaiian Falls Garland for the Pool Party (Water Park Edition), followed by the Daddyland main party at Gilley’s.
• Sunday – Funday Sunday, under the sun at the DirTEA dance at Ferris Wheelers followed by the closing party at Gilley’s.

Gay Dallas

• Most of the popular gay bars in Dallas are found in Oak Lawn & Cedar Springs. Often also referred to as “The Strip”, Oak Lawn is located a few miles north of downtown Dallas. It is known for being a trendy, LGBTQ-friendly neighborhood that offers many different coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and more.
• There are some great hotels in the uptown district, close to the strip.
• Oak Cliff is a very popular gay neighborhood whose main street has become one of the most popular gay strips in Dallas.

Popular Gay Bars in Dallas

• The Round-Up Saloon – Tequilas, line-dance lessons & special events star at this country-western gay bar & dance hall.
• Gilley’s Dallas – located on 1135 S. Lamar Street. It is a multi-purpose entertainment and dining complex with nine venues and capacities ranging from 350 to 4,000. Check out the best hotels in South Dallas located close to this venue.
• Viva’s Lounge – Located in Dallas’ Design District, Viva’s is a large event venue with a stage high-quality light and sound.
• Hawaiian Falls Garland – Spacious waterpark with slides and pools.
• Ferris Wheelers Backyard – Perfect venue for daytime tea dance and if you get hungry, they serve some of the best barbecue in Dallas. Eat, dance, and chill with your friends under the sun on a beautiful Saturday afternoon together. The venue is just an easy 5 minute drive from Oak Lawn along Oak lawn avenue.

Where to stay in Dallas?

The following hotels are close to all of the city’s top attractions and a short ride to the Daddyland parties and Dallas gay bars:

Hotel Crescent Court,   Rosewood Mansion,   Warwick Melrose Hotel,   Hotel ZaZa