On the Horizon N E W S L E T T E R October 2024
14th Annual Festival at the Switchyard An exciting day awaits music lovers, fried food fans, shopaholics, and kids of all ages on Saturday, November 2 in Historic Downtown Carrollton.
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njoy FREE family-friendly concerts, shop Festival booths, take a break in the beer garden, and grab a bite to eat from food vendors or local restaurants while the kids enjoy free rides and games, a craft area, face painting, bungee trampolines, arcade games in the Plaza Arts Center, and more!
Main Stage
11 a.m. The Newman Smith High School “Troy Singers” will open the Festival with the National Anthem. 12 p.m. School of Rock (Dallas) students will begin the day with rock & roll favorites. 1 p.m. Two-step to the country music of Jason Kyle Wickens and his five-piece band. 2 p.m. Havana NRG brings more than 20 years of experience and Cuban-style music that will have festivalgoers dancing. 3:10 p.m. Enjoy a nostalgic ‘90s throwback when Pearl Gem takes the stage to shred guitar and pay tribute to rock band Pearl Jam. 4:20 p.m. Mock Lobster’s B-52’s tribute will have everybody groovin’ with hit songs such as “Rock Lobster” and “Love Shack.” 5:50 p.m. Party band Downtown Fever will get the crowd up and on its feet with classic pop tunes as well as radio faves of today. 7:20 p.m. Jam out with alt rock band, Texas natives Deep Blue Something and their hit single “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” 8:50 p.m. Grammy-award winning rockers the Wallflowers will belt out bangers like “One Headlight” and “The Difference.”
Plaza Arts Center
11 a.m. Arcade games & pinball through 5 p.m.
In Front of Stage
11:15 a.m. Perry Middle School Dance Ensemble will trip the light fantastic for the Festival’s opening performance. 11:30 a.m. Premier Martial Arts will give flipping, flying demonstrations showcasing athleticism and coordination. 11:45 a.m. Experience award-winning dance numbers from the local students of Carrollton’s Danzarte Academy. 12:40 p.m. Sidekicks Martial Arts offers an energetic spectacle of routines featuring skills from karate and Brazilian jiujitsu. 1:40 p.m. The lovely ladies of Class Act Tap Company will provide sparkling entertainment with dazzling tap numbers. 2:50 p.m. Blalack Middle School Dance Department will feature students trained in a variety of dance styles. 4 p.m. AEON returns with a lively K-pop dance show all audiences are sure to love, turning everyone into K-pop fans.
Strolling Entertainment
Cosplay group Cause to Play • Hula hoop artist Amanda Slick • Juggler David Slick • Long Middle School Cheer Team • Magician Robert John • Cast members from Pocket Sandwich Theatre The official signature event of the City of Carrollton.
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