Arts In Bloom Festival

Name: Arts In Bloom Festival
Start: 2026-04-10
Location: Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N Tennessee St

Apr

Date

10 Apr (Friday)

Time

Fri, Apr 10 – Sun, Apr 12

Venue

Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N Tennessee St

McKinney, TX, United States

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The Arts in Bloom Festival is an annual three-day celebration of art, wine, and community held in the historic district of McKinney, Texas. The event features over 120 juried artists, live music, and family-friendly activities.

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Event Details: April 10–12, 2026

Key Features & Activities

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•Event Name: Arts in Bloom Festival

•Friday, April 10: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

•Saturday, April 11: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

•Sunday, April 12: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

•Location: Historic Downtown McKinney (111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, TX 75069)

•Type: Arts, Wine, & Cultural Festival

•Cost: Admission is free to the general public.

•Tickets: While entry is free, Wine-Tasting Packages are available for $30, which include a collectible glass and 12 tastings from participating Texas wineries.

•Juried Art & Local Artists: Over 120 handpicked local and national artists showcase works across various media, including painting, sculpture, jewelry, and woodworking. A dedicated Local Artist Village highlights creators from the McKinney area.

•Live Entertainment: The Kroger Main Stage and other designated areas host live music spanning jazz, folk, country, and Latin-jazz throughout the weekend.

•Interactive Art:

•Art Demo Stage: Watch live demonstrations of pottery, leather working, and painting.

•Art Competition Stage: New for 2026, featuring live youth clay sculpting and sketching competitions.

•Kids Creation Station: A hands-on area for children to explore art processes and create their own masterpieces. The Kids Art Avenue includes activity booths, face painting, and a petting zoo.

•Texas Wine Garden: Sample wines from 14 different Texas wineries in the Park Place Texas Wine Garden.

•Parking: Free parking is available throughout Downtown McKinney, including covered garages on Davis Street and Chestnut Street.

•Shuttle Service: A complimentary shuttle typically operates between designated lots (such as First McKinney Baptist Church) and the festival site.

•Weather: This is a rain-or-shine event, though specific activities may be adjusted for safety during threatening weather.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026