Saturday, April 18
- Check out the annual GPAC Annual Juried Art Show and Sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The theme of the show is “Farmers Market” and /or “Market Square.” $800 in cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Best of Show will be awarded in adult and student categories.
- Join us for an unforgettable time of fun, friends and fine art during GPAC’s Java n’ Painting event from 10 a.m.-noon. Enjoy coffee and pastries, and let us provide you with everything you need to create your masterpiece! Get ready to be inspired by professional artist Sergio Turrubiartes, who will guide you step-by-step through a featured painting. At the end of the party you leave with your own original painting. Fee: $20 each – for ages 16-up. To register call 972-642-2787.
- Come see the live performance by the award winning Mariachi Sol Azteca from the GPISD Fine Arts Academy from 10-11 a.m. 10 This amazing group is extremely talented and puts on a very enjoyable show.
Friday, April 24-Saturday, April 25
- Main Street Fest at Market Square will be in full swing. The event will feature music and entertainment, exhibitors and a business expo, carnival rides and food, arts and crafts, a kids zone and more.
The Grand Prairie Farmers Market features locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, honey, pasta, spices, tamales, candles, soaps and much more. The market is open every Saturday, March to December, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about the Farmers Market, call 972-237-4599 or visitwww.gptx.org/farmersmarket/.