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Signature event · April · presented by Texans Credit Union

Arts in Bloom

Three days of juried art on the square: 125+ artists from 55 Texas cities, 15 states and Canada, live music on two stages, hands-on demos, a Texas wine garden and a whole avenue for the kids. Admission is free, rain or shine.

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The essentials

Everything you need to know

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Free, no ticket, come and go as you like. Wine tasting packages are the only paid add-on — buy online or at the ticket tents.

Location: Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St.

Getting there

Free shuttle during peak hours

Park free at First McKinney Baptist, 1615 W. Louisiana St. Shuttle drops on the west side of Mitchell Park at Benge St.

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Rideshare: designated Uber and Lyft zones on the west side of Mitchell Park along Benge Street.

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2026 festival map

Find your way around

Arts in Bloom 2026 festival map

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Fine art showcase

125 artists, one walkable square

Painters, sculptors, jewelry makers, photographers and woodworkers line the streets — 55 Texas cities, 15 states and Canada. Search the directory for a name or a booth number, then watch the same makers work live at the Art Demo Stage.

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Art Demo Stage

Watch the work happen

Presented by MillHouse, the Art Club of McKinney and the McKinney Arts & Music Guild — painting, sculpture, pottery, leatherwork and more, all at one central stage.

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Community Competition Stage

Step up and compete

Fast-paced art challenges for every skill level — sketching, clay hand building and painting. No experience needed; just step up.

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Music schedule

Who's playing, when, and where

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Schedule subject to change. Refer to the festival map and on-site signage for updates.

Park Place Texas Wine Garden

Taste Texas, meet the winemakers

A $30 tasting package buys 24 tasting tickets — twelve pours — plus a commemorative Arts in Bloom glass.

The garden is open to all ages; guests 21 and older may purchase and consume wine. Packages are available online or at the ticket tents at each entrance — cash and cards accepted. Wine by the glass and bottles are available from the wineries too.

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Savory eats, craft beverages and festival favorites from local and regional vendors all weekend.

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Outside food and drink aren't permitted — buy from a festival vendor or a downtown business.

Kids & activities

A whole avenue for young artists

Beyond the stages, Arts in Bloom fills the district with hands-on experiences. Activity locations are marked on the festival map.

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Ask the festival

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Still stuck? The Main Street team answers the phone.

972-547-2660 Contact-MainStreet@McKinneyTexas.org Lost & Found and Found Children: Gather Event HQ, 207 E. Virginia.
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2026 sponsors

The people who keep it blooming

Become a 2027 sponsor
Texans Credit Union
Presented by Texans Credit Union Presenting sponsor of Arts in Bloom 2026
Stage & activity sponsors Supporting & commercial sponsors
Get involved

Vendors, performers, volunteers and sponsors — there are a dozen ways into the festival weekend.

Woodblock print of the Downtown McKinney skyline