Crafts & Drafts Arts Festival

Stroll through the streets of Watters Creek Village filled with over 80 talented local and visiting artists and craftsmen showcasing their unique creations. From stunning paintings and intricate sculptures to handcrafted jewelry and textiles, there’s something for every art lover!

• Click HERE to see the participating artists: https://artsfestival.allenartsfestival.org/

All kids are invited to create crafts at multiple craft tables throughout the festival, join the festival’s Fairy Door Hunt, and enter the Kids Pretzel Throwing Contest on Saturday for a chance to win prizes.

FRIDAY 9/25/26:

5:00 - 7:00 Jack Pratt Village Green Lower Lawn

5:00 - 7:00 Dancing Billy Rabbit Landing, near Frogg Coffee

5:00-7:00 Lola Kinsey South Lawn, near Fish City Grill

6:00 - 7:00 Aryn Rae Maze Umbrella Walk, near DSW

7:45 - 8:00 "ANSTICH'' Keg Tapping* Village Green Lawn, near Lion and Crown

8:00 - 10:00 Karson City Rebels Main Stage, The Village Green

SATURDAY 9/26/26:

12:00 - 2:00 School of Rock McKinney Main Stage, The Village Green

12:00 - 3:30 Dancing Billy South Paseo, across from Umbrella Walk

1:00- 3:00 B&M Music School South Lawn, near Fish City Grill

1:00 - 5:00 EPOCH Umbrella Walk, near DSW

2:00 - 3:00 Pretzel Throwing Contest (Kids) The Village Green, Lower Lawn

3:00 - 4:00 Notably North TX Blue House Too Gallery

3:00 - 5:00 Jack Pratt The Village Green, Lower Lawn

5:00 - 6:00 “MASSKRUGSTEMMEN” Bier Stein Holding Contest* The Village Green 

5:00- 7:00 Gabe Logan South Lawn, near Fish City Grill

6:00 - 7:00 Aryn Rae Maze South Paseo, across from Umbrella Walk

7:00 - 9:00 Southern Couch Band Main Stage, The Village Green

SUNDAY 9/27/26:

12:00 - 2:00 Ron Jones Fireplace

1:00 - 3:00 Celebrity “MASSKRUGSTEMMEN” Bier Stein Holding Contests: 

Allen Police vs Allen Fire, Allen City Council Main Stage, The Village Green

2:00- 4:00 Gabe Logan South Lawn, near Fish City Grill

3:00 - 3:45 Frisco Youth Symphony Orchestra Umbrella Walk, near DSW

3:00 - 5:00 Mike and the Middletones- German Music Main Stage, The Village Green

6:00 - 7:00 Aryn Rae Maze South Paseo, across from Umbrella Walk

*Must have a Bier Tasting Stein to participate. Click HERE to purchase

• Purchase a ticket to receive a commemorative Crafts & Drafts beer stein and over ten seasonal craft beers at Watters Creek Village restaurants throughout the weekend.
• Be eligible to enter the Masskrugstemmen (stein-holding contest)
• Enter to win prizes from participating restaurants
• Tickets cost $35, proceeds benefit the Allen Arts Alliance
• For details, participating restaurants, featured beers and tickets, visit HERE

• Crafts & Drafts Beer Festival Ticket Holders can enter a stein-holding competition for a chance to win prizes and enjoy a free beer!
• Saturday 9/26 5:00 PM on The Village Green
• Must have a Bier Tasting Stein to participate. Click HERE to purchase

• A fun activity for the whole family - search for the hand-painted fairy doors around Watters Creek Village during the festival.
• Pick up a scavenger hunt map (Schnitzeljagdkarte) at Color Me Mine
• Find as many fairy doors (Feentüren) as you can throughout the festival and vote for your favorite!
• Return the map to Color Me Mine to claim a prize, then enter for a chance to win the Grand Prize.
• Fairy Door Hunt Hours: Fri 9/25 2:00-8:00, Sat 9/26 10:00-8:00, Sun 9/27 11:00-6:00

• Kids are invited to participate in the daily Pretzel-Throwing Contests for prizes
• Saturday 9/26 2:00 PM on The Village Green

Allen Arts Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and advocating for accessible arts education opportunities, supporting local cultural arts organizations, and cultivating a vibrant arts culture locally. We believe that the arts are vital for enriching lives and strengthening community ties right here in our city and all throughout the North Texas area.

Allen Arts Alliance Member Organizations include Allen Civic Ballet, Allen’s Community Theatre, Allen Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphony Chorus, Allen Quilters Guild, Allen Heritage Guild, Friends of the Allen Public Library, Note-Ably North Texas Chorus, Visual Arts League of Allen (VALA),

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Watters Creek Village, 970 Garden Park Drive, Allen, United States

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