Bring your boots and your buckles for a Texas-sized good time in Carrollton! This event offers a beer garden with local craft beer vendors, live Texas music, a mouthwatering food village, and photo ops with a live longhorn.

In addition to great music, TEXFest offers a variety of food and shopping options, as well as several on-site craft beer offerings from local breweries, coordinated by Downtown Carrollton’s own 3 Nations Brewing Co. Custom TEXFest beer glasses will be on sale, so everyone of age can enjoy responsibly and in style within the event’s beer garden, complete with community seating, crafts, artisan vendors, and some of the best barbecue in Texas.

If lager lovers have a competitive side, the branded drink glasses are available through a TEXFest Bingo Card contest as well. Complete five activities in a row on the card in any direction, have it marked as completed by each vendor, and redeem the card for a TEXFest event glass (while supplies last) at the Carrollton information booth located on Broadway and Main Streets.

Guests will also get the chance to put their cowboy skills to the test by taking a rowdy ride on a rockin’ mechanical bull. Make sure to capture the memories of the celebration by taking a photo with a live longhorn or by visiting the giant Texas flag photo station, the Texas-shaped statue, or stepping inside the photo booth.

Entertainment

Stage performances

3 - 3:30 pm: Flexxas
Flexxas DJ sets deliver a one-of-a-kind experience, seamlessly blending remixed classic Country hits with vibrant elements of Disco, House, and Tech House. The result is an electrifying whirlwind of sound guaranteed to keep any crowd on their feet and dancing the night away.

3:30 - 5 pm: Timothy James Acoustic Duo
Timothy James is an Americana singer-songwriter and country music artist. James has opened for major acts, including Luke Bryan, Vince Gill, Rodney Atkins, and David Nail. James continues to captivate audiences with heartfelt music that honors country’s rich legacy while forging his unique path in the genre. He is exclusively published by Cutcraft Music Group, with administration by Concord Music Publishing.

5:30 - 7 pm: Asalto
Grupo Asalto is a West Texas based Tejano band, bringing you original music and covers! These guys bring a common sound to the industry with new flavors!

7:30 - 9 pm: Dan Johnson Band
Dan Johnson's dynamic live performances, from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to intimate theaters across the US and Europe, have captivated audiences and left lasting impressions. Raised on a Kentucky homestead steeped in Appalachian traditions, his musical roots run deep, with a family legacy that includes his great aunt Jean Ritchie, "The Mother of Folk." Over the past decade, Dan has released two studio albums, including the debut "Salt Cedar Rebels," featuring the hit “Better than This,” and "Hemingway," which supported his veteran suicide prevention initiative, Operation Hemingway. He has shared the stage with legends like John Michael Montgomery and Texas favorites such as Randy Rogers and Parker McCollum. Splitting his time between Fort Worth, Texas, and the Colorado mountains, Dan believes songs are stories waiting to be told, and he serves as their conduit.