Lake Rita Blanca Park
On the south edge of town offers hiking, biking, and horse trails and makes a good place for birdwatching. the 2,168 acre park was once texas' most northernmost state park but is now administered by the city of dalhart.
XIT Rodeo and Reunion
(http://www.dalhart.org/xi...), held the first weekend of august every year, features live music, professional and amateur rodeo events, the world's largest free barbecue, and other activities.