A.M. Ramblers will start the Redbud party at 10:30am. Denton Redbud Festival is fortunate to have the unique harmony and rich instrumentation of this Denton-favorite band yet again as they begin the music festivities on Saturday. A.M. Ramblers—featuring Brandyn Littleton, Andy Cox, Mark Moncrieff, Daniel Pietzsch, Nick Groesch, Cory Coleman, and Jordan Batson—have performed at this volunteer event for 5 years.

Additionally, wildly-talented bassist and singer Tony Ferraro will perform at 1:30pm. Ferraro—who is a current member of Hares on the Mountain, Smoke Paint, and Daniel Markham Band—has been performing as both a supporting musician for others since 2006, and is a front-man in his own right. Ferraro will perform new material from his recent release, A Parrot Buys a Hotel, for fans at the festival.

Kim Nall—formerly of Levi Cobb and the Big Smoke—has formed her own unique sound, and features the sublime talents of: Matt Shasteen, Petra Kelly, Josh Kitchens, Taylor Sims, and Charley Moore; they will perform at 3pm.

New to Denton Redbud Festival this year will be the “Free Tree Giveaway” for Denton residents. Brief workshops offering instruction about planting and care of trees will be offered at multiple times throughout the festival, and—upon completion of the workshop-- Denton residents will be able to take home a free 3-gallon Oak tree to be planted within Denton city limits. Workshop times are: 10am, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm on the day of the festival. This new program will be implemented at the festival courtesy of The Denton Tree Initiative.

As if the music, workshops, giveaways, and children’s educational programs were not enough, there will also be booths featuring local arts and crafts for sale, a children’s bounce house, and a variety of food trucks to complete the unique aesthetic to this famed festival.

Denton Redbud Festival will be held from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, April 23rd, at Denton Civic Center – 321 E. McKinney Street. This is a family-friendly/dogs-on a leash-friendly/free event. Join fellow Dentonites and lovers of sustainable Denton to celebrate our city’s brilliant natural landscape.