For over 34 years attendees have enjoyed a variety of musical acts on multiple stages such as the Methodist Richardson Medical Center<\/a> Stage, Texans Credit Union<\/a> Stage, Cityline <\/a>Stage; hands-on activities in The Grove, artistic performances on Patterson & Associates <\/a>Performance Row, regional cuisine in the\u00a0Food Court, and shopping with local artisans in the Prosperity Bank<\/a> Marketplace. Additionally, the festival offers many programs that recognize and support talented musicians and artists, such as Battle of the Bands, Budding Talent Vocal Competition, Student Art Contest, and the award-winning Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest. Not to mention the Art Guitar Auction, featuring acoustic or electric guitars transformed by artists into a creative piece of work, available for purchase. The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival is produced by the City of Richardson Parks and Recreation Department. Past performers include The Revivalists,\u00a0 Randy Rodgers Band, Fitz and the Tantrums, Judah & the Lion, Grand Funk Railroad, The Guess Who, Neon Trees, Quiet Riot, The Jacksons, and many more. Get ready to get wild!\u00a0 [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What are the 2027 festival dates & hours? ” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Friday, May 14, 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Where is the festival located?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Galatyn Park Urban Center [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How much are tickets and where do I purchase them?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Don’t have your tickets yet?<\/strong> Need to pick up your tickets at Will Call?<\/strong> For questions or concerns regarding your ticket purchase, contact Etix Customer Support at (919) 653-0444 or visit https:\/\/support.etix.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How do I get to the festival & where do I park?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Where do I park? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Take the DART to Wildflower!<\/strong><\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Ride Share Locations<\/strong><\/span> [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can I ride my bicycle to the festival?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Wildflower! welcomes you to ride your bike to the festival and has provided a designated bike parking area outside of the festival at Gateway D, as bicycles are not permitted within the festival grounds. Bike racks will be provided for you and we encourage you to bring your lock as the festival will not provide one. Wildflower! is not responsible for lost or stolen bicycles.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What accessibility accommodations are available at Wildflower? ” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Inclusion Matters to Us!<\/strong> Need a Sensory-Friendly Experience? [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can I exit and re-enter the festival? ” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Ticket holders are allowed to exit and re-enter the festival each day by obtaining a hand stamp at a Gateway. Re-entry is only valid for day of ticket purchase, and a designated hand stamp is required. Persons and belongings entering the site may be subject to search for any prohibited items.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can I bring a chair with me?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Attendees are allowed to bring a portable chair into the festival site, however, they are prohibited in the seating zone closest to the Methodist Richardson Medical Center<\/a> Stage on Fridays and Saturdays during the festival for increased patron safety.<\/p>\n Chairs will still be allowed outside of the designated zone, and will be permitted throughout the entire site on Sunday (including within this zone). [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What items are allowed & prohibited?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n *Persons and belongings entering the site may be subject to search for any prohibited items.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What happens if it rains?” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What safety measures do you have in place?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Uniformed security guards and City of Richardson police personnel are stationed at each of the festival’s Gateway entrances as well as throughout the festival site. Additionally, Emergency Personnel is provided by the City of Richardson Fire Department and is on-site to assist as needed. In the case of an emergency, please notify a police officer, security, or staff member right away.<\/p>\n Texans Credit Union<\/a> Kids Safety Tag Program<\/strong><\/p>\n Available at the festival gateways, the Texans Credit Union<\/a> Kids Safety Tag Program encourages parents to write down their phone number on a provided wristband and place it on their child to wear throughout the day. The wristbands allow staff the ability to reunite a child separated from their parents in a fast and reliable way. Wristbands are available to pick up at each festival gateway. We also recommend taking a photo of your child on your phone on the day of the festival to ensure that an accurate description can be provided if you get separated.<\/p>\n Blue Cross Blue Shield<\/a> First Aid Tent<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Located across from the Eisemann Center on the performance court, the BlueCross BlueShield<\/a> First Aid Tent is staffed with City of Richardson emergency personnel to assist festival attendees with any medical needs or emergencies.\u00a0 [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Where is lost & found?” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n During the festival, lost and found items can be located at the BlueCross Blue Shield Info\/Lost and Found tent<\/a>. After the festival, contact Wildflower! at (972) 744-4580. Lost items are held for 30 days and then donated to a local charity. Wildflower! is not responsible for any lost items. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What is your festival disclaimer?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n All performances and events at the\u00a0Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival (\u201cFestival\u201d) are rain or shine and are subject to change or cancellation by the City of Richardson without notice. No refunds or exchanges except for cancellation of the Festival. The City of Richardson is not responsible for the condition of any private property, buildings or grounds within or adjacent to the Festival site. The user of this ticket assumes all risks and danger associated with the Festival, whether occurring prior to, during or after the Festival, including, without limitation, personal injury (including death) and property damage, caused by the acts or omissions of others (including Festival invitees, public attendees, performers and participants), and agrees to hold the City of Richardson, its officers, employees, agents, sponsors harmless from any such injuries or damages. The City of Richardson reserves the right to remove anyone from the Festival who violates any law, or Festival rule or regulation. Use of the Festival site for any promotional or commercial purposes without the prior written consent of the City of Richardson is strictly prohibited. The user grants the City of Richardson the right to use his or her name and likeness obtained in connection with the use of this ticket for any publicity or advertising purposes. Tickets obtained from sources other than the City of Richardson and its authorized agents shall not be honored. Lost, stolen or damaged tickets shall not be replaced. The resale of any ticket is strictly prohibited. \u00a0Smoking is prohibited except in designated areas. Snacks and drinks for toddlers are allowed. Each ticket holder can bring in one factory sealed water bottle up to 1 liter. Audio or video recording devices are prohibited within the Festival. Persons and belongings entering the Festival site may be subject to inspection for any prohibited items. Thank you for your cooperation. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How do I request Media Credentials? ” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Our goal is to make covering Wildflower! as easy as possible for our media outlets. In order to do so, please review the following media credential requirements:<\/p>\n Artist Interviews<\/strong> <\/p>\n
Saturday, May 15, 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
2351 Performance Drive
Richardson, TX 75082<\/p>\n
Tickets are available to purchase online here<\/a> or in person at the festival, starting May 15 at 5:00 pm at the Box Office\/Will Call (Gateway D).<\/p>\n
Will Call tickets can also be picked up starting May 15 at 5:00 pm , at the Box Office\/Will Call (Gateway D). A valid I.D. is required to retrieve tickets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/span>Parking is FREE! Over 8,000 spaces are available within the immediate area surrounding Galatyn Park. Motorcycle parking is available in the Bank of America parking lot near the entrance to Gateway D. Any vehicle not parked in a designated parking spot, is subject to tow. No overnight parking is allowed, including recreational vehicles.<\/p>\n
Ride the DART Red Line rail system straight to Wildflower!. The Galatyn Park Station is located adjacent to the West side of the Festival grounds. Click here to review the schedule<\/a>. ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wildflowerfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DART-Logo-PNG300-300x128.png\"){kind=logo}
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The official ride share pick up location for Wildflower! is located at the Southeast corner of Galatyn Parkway and Performance Drive.<\/p>\n
We are committed to creating an inclusive festival experience for all guests. If you or someone in your party has mobility needs or requires additional accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 972-744-0908 or ADACoordinator@cor.gov.<\/a> at least 14 days in advance. For individuals needing to schedule assistance with DART Paratransit, please contact DART directly at 214-515-7272. Accessible Parking is located on the east side of the festival site (off of Glenville Drive, adjacent to the Gateway).
<\/strong>Wildflower is excited to partner with the Eisemann Center, a KultureCity\u00ae Approved Venue, in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all guests.<\/span>\u00a0KultureCity\u00ae\u00a0is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving accessibility and inclusion for individuals with sensory sensitivities, including those with autism, PTSD, dementia, ADHD, and other neurological differences. Through specialized training and resources, KultureCity\u00ae\u00a0helps venues better understand and support guests who may experience sensory overload. As a KultureCity\u00ae Approved Venue, the Eisemann Center has implemented thoughtful accommodations designed to enhance the live performance experience at the festival. These include sensory-inclusive training for our staff, clearly identified quiet areas, and the availability of sensory bags equipped with noise-reducing headphones, fidget tools, and visual cue cards. For additional info visit the Eisemann Center KultureCity\u00ae Page.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n![\"No](\"https:\/\/wildflowerfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/No-Chair-Graphic-291x300.png\")
<\/p>\nThe following is a list of items allowed into the festival:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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The following is a list of items NOT allowed or prohibited into the festival:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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The Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival (\u201cFestival\u201d) is a\u00a0<\/span>rain or shine<\/i>\u00a0<\/span>event, so performances and activities will continue as planned whenever possible.<\/div>\n
<\/b>While we do our best to keep the full lineup on track, performances and schedules may change or be canceled by the City of Richardson if needed. \u2002Unfortunately, canceled shows won\u2019t be rescheduled for another date.<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wildflowerfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Texans-300x82.png\")
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Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival does not assist in arranging interviews with performers. Reporters bear the sole responsibility of arranging interviews through artists publicists. If permission is granted, the reporter must confirm all arrangements with the publicist including notification of approval to the artist’s tour or road manager who will provide the reporter access to the interview at the Festival.<\/p>\n