Garland Heritage Celebration 2018: Hats Off to Garland!

Mar. 24, 2018

Don’t miss this year’s Garland Heritage Celebration Saturday, April 14, from 5 to 9 p.m. The event will be held at downtown Garland’s historic square between Main and State Streets and Fifth & Sixth Streets.

Celebrate our city’s rich history while enjoying musical entertainment, a live comedy cowboy shootout and fun for the whole family.

 

The public is invited to enjoy many themed events at this year’s celebration, including a special exhibit in the lobby of the Plaza Theatre as well as guided tours of historic Main Street. And everyone is invited to participate in this year’s scavenger hunt.

 

Additionally, Garland’s PLAY Streets program will provide entertainment for children including Gaga Ball, giant Jenga and checkers, corn hole and more.

Attendees can also test their bull riding skills on the free mechanical bull.

 

Tempt your taste buds with free gourmet cotton candy available in four unique flavors: cherry, piña colada, cake batter and espresso. Intrinsic Brewery will have their creative brews available at an outdoor bar along with several snack vendors and don’t forget about the amazing downtown restaurants!

 

Premiering at this year’s Heritage Celebration is the Landmark Museum’s newest exhibit titled Garland Hats: Harry, William and John. The exhibit is about the last 100 years of men’s hat manufacturing in Garland. It tells the story of the big three: Harry, William and John. Harry Rolnick Of Byer-Rolnick Hat Co., William C. Cook of Master Hatters and John Milano of Milano Hat Co.

 

Make plans to attend this fun, family-friendly event hosted by the city of Garland.

 

Live music schedule – on the downtown square

 

5 p.m. – Dogensteins

7 p.m.- Petty Theft – A Tom Petty Tribute Band

 

Historic Main Street tour schedule 

 

5:30 p.m. – Walking Tour

6:30 p.m. – Walking Tour

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