Carrollton’s inaugural Festival at the Switchyard will feature big-name entertainment concerts, great food, beer and wine, arts and crafts, youth-specific live entertainment, interactive games and activities for smaller children.

On Friday, night look for performances by The Old 97s and Polyphonic Spree; Saturday night will feature performances by Robert Earl Keen and others.

This two day festival honors the critical role the railroad played in putting Carrollton on the map a century and a half ago – and the continuing importance of rail as DART Green Line lightrail service arrives at three new Carrollton stations.

The outdoor, multi-stage festival will be held on the streets of Downtown Carrollton, situated off I-35E between the George Bush Turnpike and LBJ Freeway at Belt Line Road.

Win Cool Prizes–Find Traxx

The dog with the railroad cap is Traxx, official mascot of the City of Carrollton’s Festival at the Switchyard. Here’s the deal: find Traxx and you’ll get a chance to win cool prizes at the event. Gather clues by “liking” us on Facebook.com/CarrolltonFestival— or by following us on Twitter.com/carrolltonfest

Entertainment updates and festival information is available at: carrolltonfestival.com or facebook.com/CarrolltonFestival