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FAQ & Event Info

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  • Event Parking is $10 at the gate.

  • Vendor fee non refundable or cancelable

  • We do not endorse or support any political parties or affliations

  • Mystic Mandala and it organizers have the right to refuse service without any written form of reasoning.

  • This is a rain or shine event! 

  • Golf carts are operated by volunteers, ride at your own risk! 

  • No sparklers to be used at the event venue. 

  • All food is served by independent restaurants and you are responsible to check with them for any food allergens 

  • The event will have fireworks which could be loud and flashing

  • Please watch your step as the roads are uneven

Vendor & Weather Policy

The Dallas Festival of Lights is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Myers Park, McKinney.

In the event of weather-related cancellation, the festival will be rescheduled for the following weekend on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

If the event is unable to take place on either date due to continued inclement weather, your vendor or sponsorship fees will be applied to our next major event—the Dallas Festival of Colors, to be held at the same location on March 7, 2026, with a backup date of March 21, 2026.

Please Note:
All vendor, performance and sponsorship fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. If you are unable to attend on the scheduled date or any of the subsequently offered rescheduled dates, you will not be eligible for a refund.

By filling out our application form, you agree to all event policies, including weather-related rescheduling and fee terms.

Ticket Policy & Weather Contingency

The Dallas Festival of Lights is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Myers Park, McKinney.

In case of weather-related cancellation, the event will be rescheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025.

If the event cannot be held on either date due to continued inclement weather, your ticket will be honored at our next major event—the Dallas Festival of Colors, scheduled for March 7, 2026, with a backup date of March 21, 2026, at the same location.

Please Note:

All ticket sales are final and non-refundable under any circumstances. If you are unable to attend on the scheduled or rescheduled dates, you will not be eligible for a refund. This policy applies to tickets purchased through Eventbrite only. Paper tickets or tickets purchased through unauthorized channels are not eligible for rescheduling or rollover.

By purchasing a ticket, you agree to all event policies, including weather-related rescheduling and non-refundable terms.

Performer Ticket Policy & Performance Needs

Dance School Participation – Confirmation Deadline: August 30

We are excited to welcome dance schools to participate in this year’s Grand Diwali Mela!

 

Participation Requirements:

  • Completion of the official application form.

  • Payment of  $150 for school/group participation fee for schools with 20 participants or less.

  • Payment of $500 is for individual performances

  • All dance schools are required to purchase tickets through our platform using their assigned discount code by September 25th. 

 

Important Ticketing Information:

  • All performers and attendees (including dance school participants) must have a valid admission ticket.

  • Tickets must be purchased using the school discount code provided via email. This code will be monitored and validated based on the number of students participating. Tickets purchased outside of this system or without the assigned code will not be considered valid for performers or their families. Paper tickets will not be valid for performers or their families. All tickets are non-refundable. *Important: If the number of tickets purchased does not meet the required minimum for the amount of time allocated on stage, your performance may be cancelled.

  • Children (participant or attendee) under 10 years old do not require a ticket. Everyone else participant or non participant has to be ticketed.

  • All dance school admission tickets for performers and families must be purchased with the discounted dance school code by September 25th to be confirmed on our stage. The amount of tickets using this code needs to match the ticket minimum based on the amount of children performing. 

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Optional: Student Recognition Package

  • Celebrate your students on stage with a medal and award certificate for an optional fee of $8 per student.

  • Final student count and payment for awards must be submitted by September 15.

We look forward to showcasing your students’ talents at this vibrant community celebration!

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Questions?

  • Parents affiliated with a dance school must coordinate directly with the dance school. The festival does not work individually with parents.

Performer & Sponsor Endorsement Policy

The Dallas Festival of Lights does not endorse any performer, sponsor, or their products, services, or messaging. Participation in the festival does not imply sponsorship endorsement or recommendation by the festival organizers.

Safety Notice & Liability Disclaimer

Please be aware that the festival grounds, including performance areas and fields, may be uneven. Participation is at your own risk. The Dallas Festival of Lights does not accept responsibility for any injury, accident, or loss that may occur on stage, off stage, or anywhere on the event premises. By participating, attendees and performers acknowledge and accept these conditions.

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