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3rd Annual Carrollton Festival at the Switchyard Announces Full November 3 Entertainment Lineup

Carrollton, Texas – Carrollton’s Festival at the Switchyard is proud to announce the full entertainment lineup for the free 3^rd Annual 2012 Festival, taking place November 3 on the Downtown Carrollton Square. The lineup brings an amazing array of musical talent and diversity to the stage. Artists include headliners Lifehouse and the popular radio-friendly rock band Sister Hazel, along with alternative country group Micky and the Motorcars, Bruce Springsteen cover band Thunder Road, Western-swing band Asleep at the Wheel, independent country artist Bri Bagwell, local favorites John Wehlage, the Dallas Tap Dazzlers, and the Radio Disney Rocking Road Show.

Saturday, November 3, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.*

Radio Disney Rocking Road Show     11 a.m.

Flag Ceremony                              1 p.m.

Dallas Tap Dazzlers                         1:10 p.m.

John Wehlage                               1:30 p.m.

Bri Bagwell                                    2:15 p.m.

Asleep at the Wheel                      3:30 p.m.

Thunder Road                               5 p.m.

Micky and the Motorcars                 6:30 p.m.

Sister Hazel                                   8 p.m.

Lifehouse                                     9:30 p.m.

*All times are approximate and may be subject to slight changes.

The Festival will be held on the streets of Historic Downtown Carrollton, just east of I-35 on the south side of Belt Line Road, mid-way between the George Bush Turnpike and LBJ Freeway. In addition to the exciting concerts, arts and crafts, and great food and beverages; festival goers will be able to visit the unique restaurants and shops surrounding the Downtown Square. Live entertainment, interactive games, and activities for children of all ages are planned, including bungee trampolines, a zip line and more.

Visit the Festival at the Switchyard website at  for entertainment and vendor updates. Discounts will be offered to vendor applications received prior to September 15; early bird prices start as low as $75 for non-profit groups and $150 for all others. Follow the Festival on Facebook at facebook.com/CarrolltonFestival or on Twitter at twitter.com/carrolltonfest for constant updates.

Special thanks to our radio partners: Now 102.9 and Radio Disney AM620.

Click here for music samples of Festival bands.