AL JOHNSON PERFORMING SONGWRITER CONTEST TOP 10 FINALISTS The top 10 Finalists for the 2024 Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest have been selected to compete live at Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival. Hundreds of entries were received from storytelling songwriters across the country and a panel of judges narrowed it down to the following finalists:   Gloria Anderson – Luling, Texas Bud Bierhaus – Katy, Texas Mary Broussard – Lafayette, Louisiana Katrina Cain – Austin, Texas Steve Jackson – Irving, Texas Sarah King – Ripton, Vermont Mike T. Lewis – Nashville, Tennessee Zach Maber ..read more

The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival is May 17-19 at Galatyn Park Urban Center and this marks the 32nd year of the family-friendly celebration presented by Methodist Richardson Medical Center. Among the 2024 headliners is Nile Rodgers & CHIC, who pioneered a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like “Le Freak,” and sparked the advent of hip-hop with the 1979 soul single “Good Times.” Randy Rogers Band is an authentic definition of Texas country music as heard in their recent album Homecoming with songs like “Small Town Girl Goodbye” and “Leaving Side of Town.” The song ..read more

The 2024 Pre-Sale begins on January 1 with the 3-day weekend pass for $40 (a $35 savings). This limited time offer is available online only and ends at midnight on January 31.  This exclusive pass is for daily general admission on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, on May 17-19, at the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival at Galatyn Park Urban Center in Richardson.  More pre-sale deals will roll out starting February 1 through April 30 for discounted daily admission, weekend passes and Richardson resident tickets. The rockin’ line-up is set to be announced in February featuring approxi ..read more

The City of Richardson won 29 Best In Texas Kaliff Marketing Awards for Cottonwood Art Festival and Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival at the Texas Festivals & Events Association (TFEA) Conference held Nov. 12-19. The annual TFEA/Kaliff Marketing Awards program recognizes and encourages excellence in promotional campaigns and more than 530 entries were submitted for 60 categories. “For more than 50 years, the City of Richardson has continued to create cultural, artistic and other signature events for the community to bring their families and friends to experience,” said Richardson Par ..read more

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS Big names in music aren’t all that will be at Richardson’s Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival. There’s family fun and entertainment from open to close. Check out these highlights and get tickets for May 20-22, 2022!  FRIDAY Dinosaurs, Music & Arts, oh my! Visit the life-size Dinos on Performance Row. Performance Row kick off the weekend with a bang featuring Drum Line and Grace Hula Dancers. Stones Invasion in Hill Hall – The U.S Stones kick off a weekend of shows in Hill Hall at 8 p.m. SATURDAY Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Competition Finals Ten finalists ..read more

FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL VIP PACKAGES Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival | May 20-22, 2022   Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Friends of the Festival VIP Packages is the ultimate way to experience this three-day weekend in rock star style. VIP packages are limited and the package includes: Two (2) VIP wristbands for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Access to preferred VIP seating at Methodist Richardson Amphitheater Stage. Complimentary food and beverages including beer and wine. Shade and relaxed seating in the Texans Credit Union VIP Hospitality Lounge. 1 VIP Parking Pass valid all ..read more

Legit card carrying fans are all about getting backstage for an in-person introduction and a brief encounter with their favorite bands. This year we’ve partnered up with Do214 for the ultimate Meet & Greet giveaway plus three-day weekend passes to Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival.  You pick the band you want to meet and enter for a chance to win! The deadline to enter is May 9th and the winners will be announced on May 10th on Facebook and Instagram.  Here are the four bands you’ll see perform on the Methodist Richardson Amphitheater Stage and get to meet backstage before ..read more

The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival call for local contestant auditions for the “Budding Talent Youth Vocal Competition” is now open. Live auditions will be held on Sunday, April 24 at the Richardson Senior Center and are open to area youth in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Those selected as finalists in each category will compete as part of the Festival at 1 p.m. on May 22 at the Eisemann Center. Age Categories Seedlings: Pre-K through Kindergarten Sprouts: Grades 1-3 Buds: Grades 4-6 Wildflowers!: Grades 7-9 Wildflowers!: Grades 10-12 How To Apply Young singers interested in ..read more

CITYLINE STAGE CITYLINE STAGE The CityLine Stage has a list of 29 talented musicians scheduled May 20-22 with Jason Miles kicking off the weekend at Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival. Friday continues with Emmeline Miles, Jeremy Dion, Sydney Price and Bill Martin. Grab a chair and listen to local songwriters tell stories about the lyrics, their travels, and the way a tune became a soulful or heartfelt melody.    CityLine is a stunning mixed-use development offering something for everyone. Restaurant, entertainment and retail space offer the dynamic feel of the city in convenient ..read more

WF! KIDS May 20-22, 2022 | Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival   WF! Kids is the an interactive experience for your little rockers at heart! Admission is free for kids age 12 and under (must be accompanied by an adult). From fun art, games, informative activities, and kid friendly tunes, WF! Kids is a family fun place to move, groove and enjoy the Festival weekend! Activities include an LED Climbing Wall, Axe Throwing, Rockstar Hairdo’s, Face Painting, Airbrush Tattoos, and Arts & Crafts. Various activities are free; however fees may apply to certain activities as indicated by each ..read more