Spring Fling Junius Heights Block Party
Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Parkmont Street
Join your neighbors on Saturday, April 27, for the Spring Fling Junius Heights Block Party, hosted by the Junius Heights Historic District Board and sponsored by Gia Marshello and Marsue Williams!
Check in at the entry table at Parkmont and Junius. Entry is FREE to current Junius Heights Historic District members and only $35 to non-member households. Entry fee includes an annual membership to the JHHD.
So much fun to be had at Spring Fling, including…
Live Local Music
Eric Folkerth
Ben Ledbetter Riemer
Rowdy Dowdy Band
East Dallas Jam Sessions – Bring your guitar if you want to play!
Eats & Drinks
Hot dogs, chips and drinks courtesy of Junius Heights Church
Snacks courtesy of Grace United Methodist
Popcorn courtesy of East Dallas Christian Church
Healthy fruit munchies courtesy of the Libson family
Home brew courtesy of Junius Heights Brew Club
Local brew courtesy of Lakewood Brewing Co.
Champagne courtesy of Talulah & HESS
Friendly Competition for JHHD Trophies
Chili Cook-Off – See rules below!
Dessert Bake-Off – See rules below!
Fun for All Ages
Corn Hole
Crafting and story time courtesy of Lakewood Library Friends
Glitter tattoos courtesy of Junius Heights Church
Face painting courtesy of City Council District 2 Member Jesse Moreno
Yard games, bubbles and sidewalk chalk courtesy of East Dallas Christian Church
Streetcar Experience
JHHD streetcar photo op with Conductor René Schmidt
Historic streetcar memorabilia
James Dolande of Northern Texas Traction Club display of streetcar models
Prizes All Afternoon
Gift cards courtesy of North Haven Gardens and Club Pilates
Chili Cook-Off Rules
Turn in your crockpot of chili to Parkmont Street by 1:30PM on Saturday, April 27.
Tables with extension cords and power strips will be provided to keep your chili hot.
Tape your name to the bottom of your crockpot.
Judging will begin promptly at 1:30PM and Spring Fling goers will be able to enjoy your entry starting at 2PM.
Dessert Bake-Off Rules
Bring enough for our judges to try and to share with your neighbors.
Tape your name to the bottom of your plate.
Judging will begin promptly at 2PM and Spring Fling goers will be able to enjoy your entry starting at 2:30PM.
Best in Show Winners of the Chili Cook-Off and Dessert Bake-Off will each receive a trophy and bragging rights for the year! They will be asked to return their trophies next year where they will be passed to next year’s winners (or they can compete to win the title for another year!)
Help make Spring Fling fun!
Email us at JuniusHeightsHD@gmail.com if you plan to enter the Chili Cook-Off or Bake-Off contests, want to help with activities or set-up, or would like to donate to the event!