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A New Music And Food Festival Is Coming To Celina This September

By Ruth Alcivar,

6 hours ago

C elina’s Mosaic is turning its signature lazy river development into a festival venue this September. The North Texas master-planned community will debut The Drift Music & Food Festival on Sept. 26, bringing together live music, food trucks, local makers and lawn games for a free afternoon open to the public. Running from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the inaugural festival will take place at The River, the community's central amenity complex at 4601 Meander Way. While Mosaic identifies the community as Celina, the venue carries a Prosper mailing address. Mosaic is located just north of Windsong Ranch and about a mile from the Dallas North Tollway. Music, Food And Local Vendors Sick Day with Ferris will provide live music throughout the festival, while the food lineup brings several different cuisines to The River. Chef Yummi Dishes, Frutiland Gourmet and Sophia’s Haitian Cuisine are scheduled to participate. Beyond the food trucks, visitors will be able to shop from local vendors selling drinks, sweets, apparel, jewelry, candles and other goods. Lawn games will add another family-friendly element to the afternoon, with the activities spread around The River. The festival is free and open to the public. An RSVP is encouraged for

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