CARROLLTON, Texas — The 14th-annual Festival at the Switchyard is this Saturday, Nov. 2 in Historic Downtown Carrollton. The free event features a variety of musicians, including The Wallflowers and Deep Blue Something.
Other groups include Downtown Fever, Mock Lobster, Pearl Gem, Havana NRG, Jason Kyle Wickens, and School of Rock (North Dallas) will round out the main stage entertainment.
Visit the Entertainment page at carrolltonfestival.com for the full lineup and set times.
Besides musical acts, face painting, balloon twisting, spin art, caricature drawings and arts and crafts will be offered through 6 p.m. There will be free rides and games, including bungee trampolines, a giant fun slide, a zip line, rock climbing walls and a video game truck. Rides and games close at 7 p.m.
The event is rain or shine. Parking is extremely limited, and festival attendees are encouraged to park at DART stations or ride the Green Line to the Downtown Carrollton Station. Regular charges appl. Visit dart.org/fares for more details.
If you plan on attending, please be aware there are certain items that aren’t allowed at the festival.
Prohibited items include:
- Chairs, pets (except for service animals)
- Skateboards
- Bicycles
- Scooters
- In-line skates
- Coolers
Smoking is also not allowed in the festival.
For more information about the Festival at the Switchyard and the variety of entertainment at this year’s event, visit carrolltonfestival.com.