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Be a rock star by signing up to volunteer at the City of Carrollton’s 16th annual Festival at the Switchyard set for Saturday, November 7.
Volunteers play a vital role in the Festival’s success by helping during all phases of the event and creating a safe, fun, and enjoyable day for all. These community members become part of a unique Festival family, and thousands of visitors benefit from the service as they enjoy free family fun.
Volunteers will also receive a free T-shirt, a free lunch, and a great parking spot close to the event site while giving their time (available on a first-come, first-served basis).
Volunteers ages 16 and older will pass out event programs, greet attendees, provide information, monitor rides and games, and assist with children’s activities and crafts. Teenagers ages 14-15 will be accepted with adult supervision if they are part of a school, church, or Scout group. Volunteers must be able to work a minimum of two hours at the outdoor event.
The deadline to apply to be a volunteer is Friday, October 23. Volunteers over 18 must pass a background check and volunteers under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. To fill out a volunteer application form or for more details about the volunteer process and guidelines, find Volunteer Opportunities at carrolltonfestival.com.
The Festival will be held on the Downtown Carrollton Square (1106 S. Broadway Street) from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The event includes a lineup of varied musical styles, including double platinum-selling alt rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket as the headlining entertainment with openers Eve 6 and Wheatus. Talented groups including HeartByrne, Bri Bagwell, Midtown, Elias Y Su Orquesta, and Bird Brains will round out the mainstage entertainment.
In addition to the exciting free concerts and live entertainment, attendees can grab a bite to eat from a variety of food vendors and Downtown restaurants, as well as browse Festival booths and the eclectic shops surrounding the Downtown Square.
Festivalgoers can enjoy free rides and games such as bungee trampolines, rock-climbing walls, a giant fun slide, and more, in addition to free face painting, balloon twisting, and caricature art.
Festival sponsors to date include Bright Event Rentals, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), iHeart Media, Western Extrusions, Dallas Morning News, Texans Credit Union, Whataburger, Advance America, Andretti Indoor Karting, Atmos Energy, Avalon Townhome Collection Plano, Clown Around Party Rental, EVIVA Trinity Mills Station, Just4Kids Urgent Care, Leaf Filter Gutter Protection, Oncor, Power Home Remodeling, Republic Services, Springhill Suites by Marriott Dallas Lewisville, Statewide Remodeling, FastSigns of Carrollton, and Lark Music Loft.
Stay connected to all Festival entertainment news at carrolltonfestival.com and on social media.
