The City of Carrollton has opened applications for craft and food vendors to participate in the 16th annual Festival at the Switchyard set for Saturday, November 7 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Historic Downtown Carrollton (1106 S. Broadway Street).

The award-winning Festival at the Switchyard consistently draws 30,000-40,000 people to Downtown Carrollton to enjoy free concerts with nationally known headliners, local community talent, free rides and games, and shopping opportunities. Participating as a vendor offers the chance to sell tangible goods on-site at the event. The Festival is seeking unique food vendors to give attendees a variety of mouthwatering dining options, with spots available for booths as well as food trucks or trailers. Local businesses selling handmade goods such as jewelry, clothing, artwork, crafts, pre-packaged snack items, and more can apply to be artisan/craft vendors.

The 2026 vendor application is now open through Wednesday, September 30 by 11:59 p.m. The application is available to download on the Vendors page at carrolltonfestival.com. Vendor booth spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and vendors who apply before Friday, July 31 will receive a $25 discount. Businesses and non-profits that do not sell tangible goods will only be allowed to participate as sponsors.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for local and national businesses to get their name out to the Carrollton community, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and beyond. Become a sponsor to receive high visibility and positive brand reinforcement delivered with impact and frequency in online and offline media, social media, advertising, and other forms of publicity. For more information and to view the Festival sponsorship brochure, visit the Sponsors page at carrolltonfestival.com.

For more information about Festival vendor or sponsorship opportunities, email festival@cityofcarrollton.com or call 972-466-3084.

Festival at the Switchyard Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Post Date: 5/20/2026 12:22 PM

The City of Carrollton once again welcomes businesses of all sizes to boost brand visibility not only within the community, but across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and beyond by becoming an official sponsor of the City’s signature event – the 16th annual Festival at the Switchyard.

This year’s event will be held Saturday, November 7 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Historic Downtown Carrollton (1106 S. Broadway Street). The Festival features free family-friendly concerts from nationally known headliners, local craft and artisan booths, a variety of food vendors, a beer garden, unique Downtown shopping opportunities, and a free activity area for kids with rides, games, face painting, and more.

The Festival is a beloved tradition in the Carrollton community, drawing 35,000 to 40,000 music lovers, foodies, and shoppers to Historic Downtown to enjoy the festivities, making it the flagship event for brands seeking to stand out in a sea of fall festivals. The event offers a unique opportunity to engage with guests across demographics, from young families to long-time fans of the event’s headlining bands.

With a robust promotional calendar, the Festival at the Switchyard has legs to effectively carry a company’s message. Sponsors receive prominent and positive brand reinforcement delivered with impact and frequency in online and offline media, social media, advertising, and other forms of publicity. Becoming a sponsor also provides opportunities to advertise at the event itself, from a booth space to interact with customers, live mentions on-stage, logo inclusion on the 25-foot-tall main stage banners, ad placement in the event program, and more.

A variety of sponsorship packages are available, and custom packages are available by request. To continue offering free, exciting fun for the community, 100 percent of sponsor dollars will be used to offset entertainment and production costs for this year’s Festival at the Switchyard.

For more information, view the Festival at the Switchyard Sponsorship Opportunities brochure on the Sponsors page at carrolltonfestival.com. To become a sponsor, email festival@cityofcarrollton.com or call 972-466-3597.