Carrollton Festival at the Switchyard 2026

The Festival at the Switchyard, held on the streets of Historic Downtown Carrollton, features something for everyone. Enjoy FREE concerts from Toad the Wet Sprocket, Eve 6, and Wheatus, community performances, strolling entertainers, carnival rides, face painting, arcade games & pinball machines inside the Main Event Plaza, and more at this rain or shine event. The fun begins at 11am just steps away from the Downtown Carrollton DART station and wraps up by 10pm. *Located inside the Main Event Plaza from 11am-5pm . Face painting, balloon twisting, caricature art, and spin art close at 6pm . All other rides & games close at 7pm . The Festival at the Switchyard will be held rain or shine. In case of rain, programming may be subject to change or delay. Be prepared by dressing accordingly and keeping an eye on Festival social media for updates: The 16th annual Festival at the Switchyard wi...