You’ll want to mark your calendars for the Cottonwood Art Festival on May 5 & 6!!!!  The festival is celebrating its 44th year and it’s FREE to get in- parking and admission! There are some great weekend activities to take part in here, plus  Grammy Award Winning group Brave Combo plays on Saturday night!

This year the Festival has extended its hours and is set for 10 AM – 8 PM Saturday and 10 AM -6 PM Sunday, May 5-6, 2012, at Richardson’s Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Beltline Rd. Admission and parking are free. Full details are available here or 972-744-4581.

Did you know this festival is ranked in the top 10 of US art festivals?  I didn’t!  Here are some of the things kids can do: