Looking for a vibrant, family-friendly event in the Houston area this spring? In this episode of Spotlight Houston, host Blanca Quezada interviews Stacy Borgfeldt, co-founder of the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation, about the highly anticipated 2025 Sugar Land Arts and Music Fest.
Taking place April 26–27, 2025, at the Smart Financial Centre Plaza, the Sugar Land Arts and Music Fest brings together the best of visual arts, live music, local food, and cultural activities for all ages. This annual event is one of Fort Bend County's most exciting spring festivals and showcases local talent and community spirit.
Art lovers can explore over 100 juried fine art booths featuring 14 mediums including oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, woodwork, and photography. Festival-goers can also enjoy live artist demonstrations and muralists painting large-scale works themed around the love of music.
Live music plays all weekend on three stages. Headliners include Too Much to Say, a Dave Matthews Band tribute group, jazz musician Vel Lewis, and Yacht Rock USA performing crowd favorites from the '70s to '90s. The festival also features mariachi bands, student choirs, and theatrical performances from local schools.
Local restaurants Escalante's, Baker Street Pub, and Aling's Chinese Bistro will offer curated menus exclusively for the event. Guests can enjoy the wine garden, beer garden, or upgrade to the VIP experience, which includes catered meals and front-row views of the main stage.
Families will love the children's activity zone, featuring an art tent, chalk art mural walls, face painting, and science demos from the City of Sugar Land. Kids under 12 get in free, and parking is free and onsite.
Festival proceeds support youth art and music camp scholarships for underserved students in Fort Bend County. To get tickets, sign up to volunteer, or make a donation, visit: https://www.sugarlandartsfest.com.
Key points discussed:
· 100+ juried fine art booths with live artist demonstrations
· Three music stages with local talent and national tribute acts
· Festival food from locally owned restaurants, plus beer and wine gardens
· Free admission for kids 12 and under
· Children's activity zone with art, face painting, and science demos
· Proceeds fund art and music camp scholarships for local youth
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