On the Horizon N E W S L E T T E R September 2025
Top 6 Things to Know About the Festival Plan for a day of free fun at Carrollton’s 15th Annual Festival at the Switchyard set for Saturday, November 8 in Downtown.
Every Safety Recall Matters Carrollton Fire Rescue and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) remind drivers that Safe Cars Save Lives. Because every vehicle recall is a safety concern, the NHTSA offers a recall look-up tool that allows drivers to check for open safety recalls on vehicles, motorcycles, and car seats.
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he 2025 Festival, held on the streets of Historic Downtown Carrollton, located off I-35E and Belt Line Road, promises to be a fun-filled day with local crafts and treats, arcade games and pinball machines, and rocking good shows from morning to evening. The rain or shine event kicks off at 11 a.m. and wraps up at 10 p.m.
FREE No entry fee or ticket needed
Bring spending money for food, drinks, and shopping
Live Music from Nationallyknown Headliners
(check City social media channels for announcement)
100+
Food & Craft Vendors
It’s FREE and easy 1. 2. 3.
Locate the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Visit NHTSA.gov/recalls and enter the VIN to get details on any unrepaired recalls. Download the SaferCar app, enter the VIN, and add car seats, tires, or other vehicle-related equipment to receive alerts when a recall is issued.
If a vehicle is affected by a safety recall, contact a local dealership as soon as possible to schedule a recall repair. Note: Every recall is fixed for free.
Entertainment Folklorico dancers, jugglers, magicians, martial artists, cosplayers, local school dance teams, and more
Parking
Free Rides & Games Craft area, carnival games, zip line, bungee trampolines, inflatables, face painting, balloon art, and more
Extremely Limited: Ride the
DART Green Line to the Downtown Carrollton Station; regular charges apply, dart.org/fares
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The largest vehicle recall in US history is currently ongoing, involving defective air bags that have resulted in injuries and deaths. Check if a vehicle is eligible at NHTSA.gov/Takata. cityofcarrollton.com/fire
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