From traditional Native American songs and dances to replicas of old western villages, the Lewisville Western Day Festival has it all. On Friday and Saturday anyone can experience the thrill of the old west in the heart of Old Town Lewisville.

The events taking place are meant to provide entertainment for a wide variety of audiences. There are events such as old car displays for the older population attending the festival to Kid’s Kountry, which is meant for children looking to have a good time.

“There’s a lot of [events],” events coordinator Darren Watkins said. “However our most significant concert headliner to date this year is Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Lynyrd Skynyrd.”

Due to a growing population over the course of the past few years, there have been a few modifications to how the festival normally functions.

“The event has grown from a simple local community event to a pretty sizable regional entertainment destination,” Watkins said. “As such, we believe the attendance at the event does have value and the time has come to give it such.”

In order to accommodate the large number of people attending the festival, there has been an enhancement of the popular Western village and added performances by the Ghost Horse dancers and singers. While this may be enjoyable for those who attend these portions of the festival, others may find it disappointing to see that other attractions have to shrink to make up for the growth.

“We lost some space due to construction so we have had to condense our Kid Kountry Playground attraction,” Watkins said. “However, it’s still incredible and will be great fun.”

Regardless of the loss of certain attractions, the festival is a great experience for those who enjoy celebrating Lewisville’s western heritage and those who may just be looking for a good time.

Free tickets for admission before 7 p.m. can be printed here. After 7 p.m. tickets are $10 at the gate.