Bloomin' Temple Festival
Thank you to all the wonderful people that came out to the festival!
Market Trail Medley (FREE EVENT)
Get ready for the Market Trail Medley the free event that's part of the Bloomin' Temple Festival! On top of attending the ticketed Bloom Temple Festival, attendees can take advantage of the Market Trail Medley at the Santa Fe Plaza and along the Market Trail in downtown Temple. (301 W. Avenue A –Santa Fe Way)
Not only will you get to shop and sample from a variety of local vendors, but you'll also enjoy free entertainment from local artists and get an up-close look at some stunning cars at the car show.
This year's Market Trail Medley promises to be bigger and better than ever, with even more vendors and attractions. Don't miss out on the free fun - bring your family and friends and experience the best of Temple!
Schedule of Events
Friday, April 28
Market Trail Medley opens @ 5:00 pm (Free Event) presented by Smile Doctors
- Food Trucks, Live music and activities at the Santa Fe Plaza and the Yard Food Truck Plaza.
Astound Stage (Santa Fe Plaza)
5pm-6pm Wes Perryman
6:30pm-8:00pm Ghost Band
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan Stage (The Yard Food Truck Plaza)
5pm-6pm "G" Samuels
6:30pm-8:00pm Deja Vibes
Bloomin’ Temple Festival opens @ 6:00 pm presented by Smile Doctors (Ticket Required)
- Various live entertainment, arts & crafts, food and drinks, a carnival and more festival fun!
CEFCO Stage
6pm - 6:30pm Landon Heights
6:45pm - 7:45pm Chad Cooke Band
8:30pm – 10:00pm Tracy Byrd
KPA Engineers Stage
6pm -7:45pm DJ Sammy G
7:45pm -8:45pm Conjunto Cats
9:30pm-11:00pm Siggno
Saturday, April 29
Market Trail Medley opens @ 11:00 am (Free Event) presented by Baylor College of Medicine School of Medicine Temple
- Food Trucks, Live music, Community Vendors, Car Show and the Raising Canes Family Zone at the Santa Fe Plaza and the Yard Food Truck Plaza.
Astound Stage (Santa Fe Plaza)
11:30-12:30pm Lilly Milford
12:45pm-1:15pm Temple ISD Small Choir
1:45pm-2:45pm Hyway Traveler
2:45pm Announce Car Show Winners
3:00pm-3:30pm Hyway Traveler
4:15pm-5:15pm Chemradery
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan Stage (The Yard Food Truck Plaza)
11am -Noon Tommy Busby
12:45pm-1:45pm Zach Carney
2:30pm-4:30 pm Texas Lighting
The car show sponsored by Flintrock Builders will take place at the Santa Fe Plaza. Visitors can check out the cars and marvel at the classic, sports, and all-around fascinating cars from 11 AM to 3 PM. The car show is fun for all members of the family, but especially car enthusiasts and transportation lovers. The top four vehicles and a People's Choice Winner will receive awards, so be sure to visit the car show and vote on your favorite car.
The Raising Cane's Family Fun Zone will be open from 11am to 5pm on Saturday, Activities include yarn art, Lego zone, Kids R Kids, Mathnasium, Unincluded, Bloomin' crafts, chalk walk, sensory play, and bubbles. A Mascot meet and greet will occur throughout the day featuring
11:00 am – “Officer Blue” - Temple Police Department
Noon – “Sparky” - Temple Fire Department
1:00 pm – “Blitz” - Spare Time
2:00 pm – “Buddy” – HEB
3:00 pm– “Larry the Lion” – Lions Junction Water Park
4:00 pm – “Tot” – Sonic
Bloomin’ Temple Festival opens @ 11:00 am presented by Baylor College of Medicine School of Medicine Temple (Ticket Required)
- Live entertainment, Kid’s Zone , arts & crafts, food and drinks, a carnival and more festival fun!
The Kids Zone is sponsored by West Temple Orthodontics and will be set up at the MLK Festival Grounds.
Kids Zone will be open from 12p to 4p and will feature a changing and feeding station, make-your-own-instrument station, ball pits, face painting, music wall, yard games, construction zone, sitting area, stage, sensory activities, and inflatable games. At the Kids Zone stage, guests will delight in a variety of activities.
Kids Zone Stage Schedule
12pm-12:30pm Dance Party
12:30pm-1pm Hula Hoop Contest
1pm-2pm Bubble Art and Magic
2pm- 2:30pm Dance Party
2:30pm-3pm Hat Trick Indoor Soccer demo
3pm-4pm Balloon Animals
CEFCO Stage
6pm-7pm Payton Howie
7:45pm-8:45pm Huser Brothers Band
9:45pm-11:15pm Joe Nichols
KPA Engineers Stage
5pm-6pm The Capital
6:45pm-7:45pm Escape-The Dallas Journey Tribute Band
8:30pm-10:00pm Silent Disco
Times are subject to change
Carnival Information
Your Bloomin' wristband gives you access to the carnival on Friday and/or Saturday, but carnival rides and activities will be an additional cost.
This year's carnival will have extended hours before and after the festival on the Thursday before the festival and Sunday after the festival.
Thursday - April 27, 6pm to 10pm admission is just $20 per wristband
(Carnival tickets are sold separately from the general admission tickets.)
Wristband purchases for the carnival include access to unlimited rides for the duration of the night. For guests who want to visit the carnival before and after Bloomin' Temple Festival, the carnival will be open on Thursday and Sunday.
Market Trail Medley & Festival Entrance
The MLK Festival entrance is located near 301 S. 4th Street (S. 4th Street and Avenue C)
- Gates will open at 6pm on Friday and 11am on Saturday
The Market Trail Medley is located at the Santa Fe Plaza and along the Market Trail in downtown Temple. (301 W. Avenue A –Santa Fe Way)
- Gates will open at 5pm on Friday and 11am on Saturday
What items are allowed & Prohibited (inside the MLK Festival Grounds)
Clear bags recommended all other bags will be searched prior to festival entry.
Allowed Items
- Small purse or backpack (subject to search upon entrance into festival)
- Baby food or food items for guests with special dietary needs
- Baby Strollers
- ADA Service Animals
- Personal Umbrellas
- Wheelchairs and/or medical scooters
- Wagons
- Portable/collapsible chair or blanket/sheet/towel (individual chairs only)
Prohibited Items
- Audio or video recording devices
- Coolers or picnic baskets
- Outside food, drink, and alcohol (not permitted to leave or enter festival grounds)
- Pets (except service animals)
- Contraband, explosives, or other hazardous items
- Skateboards, skates, roller blades, scooters, hoverboards, Segway’s or any personal motorized vehicle
- Bicycles
- Laser pens, pointers, or similar product
- Frisbees
- Professional, still or video cameras, including cameras with detachable lenses (authorization required)
- Unauthorized vendors including unauthorized solicitors and materials including handbills, stickers, beach balls, giveaways, samples, etc.
- Aerosol containers
- Drones or any other remote flying device
- Non-collapsible chairs
- Tents, canopies, or shade structures of any kind
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Additional Ticket Info
The City of Temple is closely monitoring the weather and its potential impact on the Bloomin' Temple Festival. Due to the anticipated severe weather conditions, we have instructed all vendors, food trucks, and sponsorship booths not to set up for the Bloomin' Temple Festival on Friday evening. At this time, musical acts will continue as scheduled as we continue to monitor the situation. An announcement will be made at 3 p.m. this afternoon regarding the potential postponement or cancellation of tonight's event. Please stay tuned for more information.
Currently, there is no change to Saturday's event. Please keep an eye out for updates on our social media pages or via email if you purchased a ticket.
Tickets to the festival can be purchased online and at the gate. Skip the lines and purchase your advance TICKETS NOW!
ONLINE PRICING:
Tickets purchased online must be exchanged for a wristband at the pre-sale ticket booth.
Online ticket sales are subject to processing fees.
- $20 - 2-Day Pass
- $15 - Single Day Pass
- $5 - Kids Single Day Pass (6-10yrs old, when accompanied by a paid adult ticket)
- Children 5 & Under are FREE
AT THE GATE PRICING
- $30 - 2- Day Pass
- $20 -Single Day Pass
- $5 - Kids Single Day Pass (6-10yrs old, when accompanied by a paid adult ticket)
- Children 5 & Under are FREE
- NO REFUNDS
Where is the event located?
Santa Fe Plaza, Market Trail, Yard Food Truck Plaza and the newly renovated MLK Festival Grounds!
Where to Park
Where to Park?
There are several free parking lots located in the downtown Temple area near the festival. Parking is first come, first serve, so we recommend arriving to the festival early or carpool.