The Cottonwood Arts Festival is a biannual, 2-day event at the Cottonwood Park in southwest…read moreRichardson, TX. This is a juried event, so artists apply and a jury reviews and selects about 200+ artists to display and sell their impressive work. There is always a featured artist whose art is displayed on an event poster and a t-shirt for that spring or fall event. I can't usually afford any of the professional art pieces that sell for thousands of dollars, but I can always get the $20 t-shirt with a replica of one of the pieces of the featured artist. Some artists are aware that not everyone can afford the original on canvas, so they make smaller giclées that are more affordable for the masses. Even if you don't have the money or space in your place to buy, you can come and look for FREE! There is no cost to enter the festival. Plus, there are two stages of live music being performed all day Saturday and Sunday. Even parking is free across the street at the Richardson High School. You can also park in the neighborhood, but it isn't necessarily more convenient. Food often includes a few local places like Tongue and Cheek ice cream as well as a Gyro place. Of course you can also find a Fletcher's corn dog, and you didn't even have to drive to Fair Park for the State Fair. I love this festival and will always make a point of going and supporting artists if I can.

I really enjoy this arts festival. Each year brings both returning artists and new faces as well…read more We have been coming for many years. We always find something new to bring home. This year was the only exception. It looks like all the pricing rose out of our budget. But we still enjoy visiting all the booths especially the talented student artists, and seeing the live music. Park over at the school and take the free shuttle! Enjoy some delicious local beer while you browse!

He have the best hotdog in town, y'all's need to come check it out!!!…read more He awesome guy!!

As a lover of all things Chicago, it brought me so much joy to run into TJs dawg house while…read morerunning errands on an early Saturday morning! The old school party tunes playing through the loud speakers are rocking some JAMS!! I definitely didn't mind the short wait. I was second in line so it wasn't very long. My Chicago Dawg was everything I wanted it to be. Dragged through the garden just like I like it!! The ingredients were super fresh! Come check this place out. You won't be disappointed Next time I'll get the Maxwell street polish!!

We were in town for a volleyball tournament and ended up coming to Sticks three times in one day…read more.. that's how good it is! The service is absolutely amazing. The staff is friendly, fast, and so welcoming, even with our busy tournament schedule. And the food? Delicious every single time. We highly recommend the chicken dumplings and the chicken egg rolls, both were fresh, flavorful, and completely addictive. Be prepared to crave this food long after you leave town! We'll definitely be back next tournament!

Came here on a whim and decided to stay and try it. The soup dumplings were pretty tasty, but…read moredefinitely not the best I have ever had. The portions are small, but that's kind of what I expect when I think street food. The banana egg rolls left something to be desired... maybe more sweetness... maybe caramelized sugar on them? The man who served us was very kind and mostly attentive. The ambiance is extremely loud and it felt as though people at other tables were basically screaming to talk to each other. On top of that, the owner came out to chat with her friends that came and let me just say it's weird trying to eat soup dumplings with people talking loudly about colonoscopies, buttholes, and turning point usa *gag*. Might be back, but honestly it wasn't a huge hype to write home about.

I love a good cinnamon snow cone that I rarely can find. Most others just have the usual fruity…read moreflavors, but here you're sure to find something unique & satisfying. I recently stopped by after a couple of years & remembered that I had a loyalty card that they still kindly punched for me.

Prices were very fair but I wish the syrup was a little more flavorful - not very sweet at all and…read moreur also wasn't thick, very watery versus what I'm accustomed to. They do add a gumball surprise at the bottom of the cup.

I am glad I waited 3 years to write this review. This…read morefestival is getting worse and worse and we won't return next year. We are lucky we live close by so we always bike here, so at least we can beat the traffic and the horrific price for parking. First year they ran out of gyros, no joke!!! Second year, no baklava sundae , ran out. This year, not enough that the prices skyrocketed, some vendors didn't even make an effort to print new menus, they literally just crossed prices and put whatever they wanted. Or, they wanted to go with the last year price but seeing all other vendors increased theirs... hmmmm ,, yeah !! Us too! We tried the gyro, no flavor, mediocre at best, so expensive , $12 for just the pita and the meat. No side, and they all wrapped up on trays, God knows how long they stay there. Lamb sliders and fries was our next choice, nothing special there either. Again, store bought slider buns and not enough meat, not tasty, fries also stay under a heat lamp, the frozen type of course. Like can you guys make some effort at least??? Fast paced, long lines, order, pay, GET OUT!!! We were not impressed at all. Best thing was the baklava sundae for sure. So... bye bye OPA! Greek festival. We had enough of your traps.

Food is amazing. 3 days of fun music and incredible food. Lamb, pork, chicken , gyros, salads…read moreand enough pastry and desserts to sink a ship! And I am told they donate a huge % of the funds to organizations outside the walls of the church. Excellent!!!!

PROST! Crowded it was this Saturday night. Long, long, long were the bier and food lines. Change…read moreof plan, strolled and shopped around. Stopped at all three music stages, clapping, dancing, and, learning polka the night away. Fun time. As we were leaving to grab a bite outside the festival, serenaded we were of "Sweet Caroline" with a polka beat. :)))))) CHEERS!

Always a great experience going here. Fun vibe and everyone is mostly pretty nice and giddy. Thurs…read moreand Sundays are usually free entry and fri and sat is ticketed. There's a good amount of food vendors and they take card. There's a couple of main areas with different shows, dancing, music, etc. Fun to come with friends or family and chill, eat good food, and drink beer. Something to look forward to every year and do on a weekend.

I tried to go to lunch here today. Apparently no longer around. Sad bc the menu looks great!read more

THE best Sonoran hot dog, east of the Rio Grande...bar none. Fresh ingredients, friendly staff,…read moreand fabulous fixins...yum!

This is a great park when you're looking for a little escape for an hour or more. My family and I…read morevisited during the holidays, and we were able to walk through a magical world of lighted trees. It was a stunning sight to see. The lake really enhanced the experience. There are shops to grab a bite to eat near the water-walk as well, which is nice if you want to make the most of your visit. I highly recommend you check it out for yourself, you won't be disappointed.

These holiday lights are nothing short of spectacular and it's free! Free parking as well. Lights…read moreare on from 5pm to 11pm(maybe 12am) Definitely a must visit!