Grab your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes because Allen 150 Fest is THE celebration you don’t want to miss! On Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 3 to 9 p.m., Downtown Allen transforms into one big birthday bash for our city. It’s free, it’s festive, and it’s all about celebrating 150 amazing years of Allen!
Picture this: live bands jamming everything from bluegrass to mariachi, local artisans showing off their craft, food trucks serving up your favorites, and a beer & wine garden for the grown-ups. Kids will be delighted by carnival games, a sports zones, and even a chill sensory-friendly space. And when the sun goes down, the party kicks into high gear with a DJ set and an epic fireworks + drone show!
EVENT FEATURES
- 🎶 Live music all day – Ioni Creek String Band, Mariachi Arraigo de América, Diamond West, Emerald City All Stars and more
- 🍔 Food trucks + sweet treats galore
- 🎨 Heritage exhibits & artisan demos at the Train Depot
- 🍻 Beer & wine garden for the 21+ crowd
- 🎯 Carnival games & sports zones for all ages
- 🎧 DJ Susie Otto + fireworks & drone finale at 8:30 p.m.
Mark your calendar, tell your crew, and come celebrate Allen’s big 150th birthday in style. This is one party you’ll be talking about for years!
MORE INFORMATION
- Find all details at Allen150.org
- Get involved as a volunteer, sponsor or vendor
