Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival 2026

In its 34th year, Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival has grown to become one of North Texas' most recognized and well attended music festivals. Completely produced and managed by the City of Richardson, the festival is located at Galatyn Park Urban Center, a few minutes north of Dallas. This three-day event offers multiple music stages, contests, strolling entertainment, family activities, food vendors, marketplace vendors and more.

WF! Marketplace is a curated vendor space for local and regional artisan goods. Located in the heart of the festival grounds, each artist/merchant will have the opportunity to meet and talk with festival-goers about their items. The festival runs May 15-17, 2026, with hours Friday 6 PM – 11:30 PM, Saturday 12 PM – 11:30 PM, and Sunday 12 PM - 6 PM. Vendors have the option to close their booth at 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Applications are due March 15, 2026, with a $30 non-refundable application fee. Five digital images are required: four of individual pieces and one mandatory booth image showing the vendor's work and presentation (or a mock-up if a booth shot is unavailable). Jury dates are March 16-23, 2026, with notification on March 24. Booth fees and acceptance are due by April 10, 2026. Single booth fees are $500 (10 x 10 tent with walls, one 110/20v electrical outlet, and one light source). Corner booths are $600, and double corner booths are $1,200 (limited quantity). Additional electrical outlets can be purchased for $100 each (400 watt max per included outlet). Vendors must cancel in writing by email by April 10 to receive a refund; the application fee is non-refundable.

Vendor amenities include a mobile-friendly festival website, event guide with map, booth sitting, on-site weather monitoring and communication system, 24-hour security and police, host hotel with discount vendor rates, extensive marketing and advertising, and free parking. Vendors must be on site and ready to sell at least 30 minutes prior to opening each day and must wear credentials at all times. Items sold must be representative of work submitted in the application and must be family-friendly. Vendors are responsible for collecting and reporting sales tax (8.25% state rate). Check-in occurs Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM or Friday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the southeast corner of Galatyn Parkway and Performance Drive. Vendors who have not checked in by 11:00 AM Friday without prior arrangements will forfeit the booth space with no refund.