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Saturday, November 1, 2025

People in the News

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Rick Springfield to Headline Carrollton’s 15th Annual Festival at the Switchyard

CARROLLTON, TX — The City of Carrollton presents its 15th Annual Festival at the Switchyard, headlined by Grammy-winning Rick Springfield on Nov. 8.

Joining the lineup are Spin Doctors, Sixpence None the Richer, and Alien Ant Farm, with early performances by Midtown 10, Fusión Latina, Barefoot Nation, and School of Rock (North Dallas).

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The festival offers free concerts, children’s entertainment, front-of-stage community performances, rides, games, face painting, balloon art, a beer garden, and food and vendor booths.

Attendees are encouraged to use DART, with free rides on the new Silver Line connecting Plano, Richardson, Addison, Carrollton, Dallas, Coppell, Grapevine, and DFW Airport.

Location: Downtown Carrollton, 1106 S. Broadway Street. For full schedules, ticket info, and updates, visit carrolltonfestival.com or follow @CarrolltonFestival on social media.

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