Festival At the Switchyard

History

The annual Festival at the Switchyard has become an event that residents and non-residents alike look forward to all year long. This free festival features delicious food from many different vendors, unique shopping in Historic Downtown Carrollton, games and rides (such as bungee trampolines, zip line, bounce houses, zero gravity inflatable, photo booth, swinging pirate ship, model train exhibit, rock climbing, and more), arts and crafts, great vendors and a free concerts throughout the day, ending with our awesome headliners. (While this year's headliner has not yet been released, some of our past musicians have included Lifehouse, Sister Hazel, Micky & the Motorcars, Old 97's, Bob Schneider, Third Eye Blind, Polyphonic Spree, Robert Earl Keene and Asleep at the Wheel.) This fun festival, with an estimated attendance of 15,000, honors the role that rail has played in the City's history and its continuing importance today and in the future. We look forward to another exciting festival

Specialties

Free fun in Downtown Carrollton: There's something for all ages with a great variety of nationally acclaimed musical acts and bands.Unlimited free rides and games at one of the best values of any festival for miles around. Great Shopping and Delicious treats from our infamous vendors who come from all over the DFW Metroplex, all located in the Historic Downtown Carrollton Square on Saturday Nov. 7, from 11am to 10pm. Be sure to visit carrolltonfestival.com or our facebook page at Carrollton Festival for updates on vendors and this year's entertainment!