Great Entertainment Planned for 2026 Sunnyfest! | |
Featuring country music artists George Birge and Scoot Teasley
The Town of Sunnyvale is excited to host two rising stars in country music who will take the stage for the Town’s Sunnyfest Celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Austin, Texas native George Birge will bring his musical style to Sunnyfest, along with Georgia’s own Scoot Teasley, who was a hit with local crowds at last year’s event. Their unique musical talents will be part of a great evening of live music, fireworks, drone show, food and family fun. The Sunnyfest Celebration will begin at 5 p.m. at Town Center Park, 356 E. Tripp Road. Admission is FREE!
The Town of Sunnyvale is excited to have RECORDS Nashville artist-songwriter George Birge headline Sunnyfest 2026! The Austin native has seen great success with his hit songs, “Mind on You” and “Cowboy Songs,” both of which topped the Country radio charts. His acclaimed catalog also includes his breakout 2023 debut album “George Birge: Mind on You.” Birge’s recent milestones also include amassing 217 million global streams to date, appearing on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and earning a nomination at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Sunnyvale is happy to have country music artist Scoot Teasley return for Sunnyfest 2026! Blending classic Southern storytelling with modern hip-hop and soul influences, Scoot is one of country music’s exciting new voices. Praised by Billboard as a “must-hear” and picked up by CMT’s Next Up Now artist. His EP Country Back cemented his reputation as one of Nashville’s most exciting new voices, earning him a spot on Nashville Briefing’s “25 Artists to Watch” list. His newest single, "The Good News Is," will be out 6/12 on all platforms.
As part of the festivities, the Town of Sunnyvale invited area vocalists to audition to sing the National Anthem during the event. The Town selected Grapevine Police Officer Willie Lain to perform the song from the stage.
After great music, the night will wrap up with a fantastic fireworks show and a drone show featuring the fabulous drone work of Sky Elements, a 2024 “America's Got Talent” finalist. The festivities will also include all kinds of family fun, including bounce houses, a train ride, games, food vendors and more to help celebrate America’s freedom and the great community spirit of Sunnyvale!
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This year’s Sunnyfest will also celebrate our community spirit.
While admission to the family-friendly event is free, we kindly ask attendees to bring nonperishable food items like peanut butter or any nonperishable food items to help fill the local Sharing Life food pantry.
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WHAT CAN I BRING?
- Purses, handbags and diaper bags.
- Strollers, children's wagons, wheelchairs and handicap scooters
- Blankets
- Collapsible lawn chairs
- Medically-Necessary Supplies. Must be in prescription packaging with photo ID
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Bring water and stay hydrated! (Some water will be available on site)
ITEMS NOT ALLOWED!
- NO pop-up tents or shade structures of any size
- NO large bags
- NO pets, emotional support or other animals. Service animals are permitted
- NO alcoholic beverages
- NO open flames or grills
- NO laser pointers
- NO fireworks or explosives
- NO drones
- NO illegal substances.
- NO bicycles, skates, scooters, or skateboards
- NO unauthorized motor vehicles such at golf carts, side by sides, four wheelers, etc.
- NO backpacks of any size or style. While cell phones and personal cameras (no external lenses, attachments or tripods) are permitted, attendees may not record music performances
A complete list is available at TownofSunnyvale.org/Sunnyfest.
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Below is a list of vendors and activities available at Sunnyfest. Visit the website for updates.
FOOD VENDORS
Kona Ice
Ms. Pinkies Pound Cakes
Tx Chicken
Grandma's Mixer Bakery
JR's Catfish & Shrimp
Big Tyme Web BBQ
Simply Sippin' Dallas
Sweet Butter
Gelu Frisco Sunnyvale
Puck'R Up Lemonade
The Pink Company
OTHER VENDORS
Vale Society
Fly Zipline
Child Development Schools
2Sides.Live
Sunnyvale ISD Youth Council
Sunnyvale Business Professionals Of America
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This great community event is successful each year because of the support of our wonderful Sunnyfest Partners! Our sincerest thanks to our Sunnyfest Partners for supporting this year's event! Here is a list of sponsors. If you'd like to join this list, please visit our Sunnyfest Partners web page for details.
Daniel Steel Industries, Inc.
Republic Services
Peter & Sally Muhl
Pape-Dawson
Sandone Productions
Atmos Energy Corp.
Chris Hagan
Hilltop Securities Inc.
Telrep Marketing
Lakepointe Church
Linebarger
Sunnyvale Peak Performance
Chamber of Commerce
Farmers Electric
Freese & Nichols, Inc.
Frost Bank
Hellas/John Settle
Kimley-Horn
Prestige Janitorial Services
Trinity Capital Bank
Walt McCool Law
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Parking & Closure Information
Tripp Road from Collins to Falls Drive will close at 3 p.m. Saturday until after the event. Town Center Park is now closed until 8 a.m. Sunday. Pedestrian access is also closed until 4 p.m. Saturday.
NO PARKING within Town Center Park.
NO PARKING at Trinity Capital Bank.
Only PERMIT PARKING allowed at Town Hall. This will be strictly enforced.
General parking will be available at the Sunnyvale ISD campus. Buses will run through the event to drop off patrons at Trinity Capital Bank and return to the parking area afterward.
All handicapped parking will be in front of Sunnyvale Middle School. Watch this space for updates and maps.
See the Sunnyfest Parking page for more details and maps.
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Weekly Pets and Fourth of July Tips
As Fourth of July approaches, we have several tips to ensure your pets are safe and comfortable during the celebrations:
Consider tiring your pet out before the events by playing with them or walking them through the park. Exercise and mental stimulation can tire your pet out and make them sleepy or relaxed enough to ignore the fireworks.
Be sure to create an escape-free and comfortable home environment for your pet. Using curtains to shade the windows or having a white noise maker can help muffle the loud booms of fireworks.
For more info on keeping pets happy during the celebrations, visit: American Veterinary Medical Association
Meet Beau, a three-year-old male terrier. He is a handsome 60-pound Terrier/Bulldog mix with a heart twice his size.
He meets everyone with a wagging tail. Whether you are welcoming guests or meeting strangers on a walk, Beau treats everyone like a lifelong friend. He combines the sturdy, loyal presence of a Bulldog with the alert intelligence of a Terrier.
Beau is past the hectic puppy phase and is looking for a comfortable place to settle down. He simply needs a loving family to cherish him for the rest of his days. He would make an excellent fit for families, solo adopters, or seniors looking for a steady, loving companion.
We would love for you to share this with others and bring awareness to the Sunnyvale Animal Shelter's animals and services. If your family is ready to add a member, we currently have many adoptable animals in our shelter looking for a new place to call home. Learn more by visiting our Petfinder page or calling (214) 862-4525.
| | | | Comprehensive Plan - Core Elements Open House Recap | | |
More than 50 stakeholders and community members gathered at Town Hall on June 16 for the Comprehensive Plan Core Elements Open House event. Attendees had the opportunity to review the draft Comprehensive Plan's preliminary core elements, ask questions, and engage directly with the project team and Town staff.
The evening yielded insightful feedback, including ideas for future housing, community amenities, and infrastructure priorities.
Following the success of the Open House, the project team and Town staff will dive straight into the next steps of the planning process. During the coming weeks, the team will carefully review community input to incorporate into the draft core elements while also developing the Introduction, Community Profile, and Implementation chapters of the Comprehensive Plan.
The revised Draft Imagine Sunnyvale Comprehensive Plan will be presented at another open house event and begin the adoption process later this year. Stay tuned to the project website for updates.
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Holiday Schedule - Independence Day
Town of Sunnyvale offices, facilities and non-emergency services will be closed Friday, July 3, for the Independence Day Holiday. The Doris Padgett Public Library will be open on Friday, July 3, and closed on Saturday, July 4.
Trash, recycling and bulk waste collections will not be impacted by the holiday schedule.
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Don't Use Fireworks in Sunnyvale
An important reminder, as we approach the July 4th Holiday, the use or possession of fireworks is prohibited within the Town of Sunnyvale limits.
Violators will receive citations, and all fireworks will be confiscated. Fireworks of any type can and have resulted in injuries and house fires.
We want everyone to have a safe and happy 250th 4th of July. Please leave fireworks to the professionals.
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At the Doris Padgett Public Library
402 Tower Place in Sunnyvale
The Library is Closed Saturday, July 4
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Story Times for children ages two to five and their caregivers are held on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Story times include several books and a fun craft or project to take home!
July 1: Fireworks
July 8: The Adventures of Penelope Rex
July 15: Dinosaurs in the Library
July 22: Dino & Friends
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Each week will feature a different craft activity on Thursdays at 2 p.m. and a special guest entertainer on Fridays at 2 p.m.
Thursday, July 2: Patriotic Crafts
Friday, July 3: USA Birthday Party from noon to 2 p.m. - free hotdogs while supplies last, fun surprises and sweet treats from Gelu.
2 p.m. - Patriotic Patty - On this extra-special Independence Day Week, join Patriotic Patty and her hilarious puppet friends as they sing, laugh, and learn about the history of the American flag and other important symbols of the United States, just in time for its 250th birthday!
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Weekly Door Prize: Patriotic Bell
Weekly Dinosaur Hunt: Find the Foundingfatherdactyl! Wear gloves or his powdered wit might make your hands all chalky:)
Reminder: The Library is closed Saturday, July 4 for the holiday.
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Library Hosts Author Event
Thursday, July 9 | 7 p.m.| Town Hall
The Doris Padgett Public Library and the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library are excited to host an Author Event featuring Jana Monroe. The event starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9 at Sunnyvale Town Hall, 127 N. Collins Road
Ms. Monroe will discuss her debut book, "Hearts of Darkness; Serial Killers, The Behavioral Science Unit, and My Life as a Woman in the FBI."
Her remarkable 22-year career include more than five years of service as a criminal profiler in the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit at Quantico and advising Jodie Foster for the move "The Silence of the Lambs." Through her work, she and her colleagues crossed paths with Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer and hundreds of other notorious killers.
There is no charge to attend this event, but we request that you register in advance for planning purposes at www.TinyURL.com/FOSPLEvent.
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