Back To School Festival

For Oak Cliff and Kershaw's Challenge
11th Annual Back to School Festival
Saturday, August 9th, 2025!

Pull up for the biggest community celebration in the Cliff! We're giving away thousands of free backpacks—generously provided by Witherite Law Group—plus free food trucks, live local performers, a kids zone, job fair, and so much more.
It's a full day of fun, resources, and love—for the whole neighborhood. Let’s get our students ready and our Superblock energized. You don’t want to miss this!

EVENT DETAILS:
Who: You and your family!
When: Saturday, August 9th | 9am - 12pm
Where: For Oak Cliff | 907 E. Ledbetter Drive, Dallas, TX 75216
What: The biggest Back to School Festival in Oak Cliff featuring:

Free backpack and school supply giveaways!
Free food trucks
Free William's Chicken & BBQ
Bounce Houses, face painting, balloon animals, raffles and more!
Job Fairs - we got you parents!
Live Performances, hosted by Oak Cliff's own DJ GS
Tons of vendors and freebies!

WHEN YOU ARRIVE

Parking is limited, so we recommend carpooling, rideshares, or walking if you're nearby.
Please enter through the main campus entrance on Ledbetter, drive around to the football field to check-in.
Parents/Guardians must be present with students to enter the festival
Please provide your full name, zip code, and number of kids with you to our friendly check-in volunteers
You'll each get a wristband and food tickets!
Proceed to the backpack tent for pick-up and then head to the main event for ALL THE FUN!
Backpacks will be issued first come, first served—so get there early!

This festival is more than just supplies—it’s a celebration of us. Come out, bring the whole family, and let’s kick off the school year the Oak Cliff way: with joy, love, and a little bit of turn up.

See you Saturday, August 9th, 9am - 12pm

VOLUNTEER HERE!

DONATE!

Thank you to our 2025 Back to School Partners!

2025 Back to School Vendor Application

Please read all details before applying.

Hey! Glad you're here! Our 11th Annual Back to School Festival is Saturday, August 9th (9am - 12pm) and we're looking for vendor that best align with our community and mission. Please note: This is an application and not a guaranteed spot at the festival. Vendors will need to arrive no later than 7:30AM. This year we have a limited amount of vendor slots that will be chosen by our executive staff. Some of the vendors that fit this experience include: education, financial institutions, mental health, medical, beauty, arts/culture, employers (looking to hire), after-school enrichment, job readiness, etc.

Vendor Slots are $300 and include the following:

A six-foot table and two chairs
Logo placement on our event website
Lunch
Expected guest reach: 5,000 attendees

Please complete the following application to be considered a vendor at our upcoming festival.

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Thank you for completing this inquiry form. Please only hit the submit button one time. It takes 3-4 business days to review applications and we'll send an email to confirm your attendance once approved. Please note: this is an outdoor event, mostly shaded by trees. Vendor spots do not include access to electricity.

Submit Your Application!

Festival Volunteering!

Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Volunteer Orientation: Saturday, August 2, 2025 (In-Person)
It takes a village—and we need YOU to help make this year’s Back to School Festival our biggest and best yet! We're giving away thousands of backpacks, hosting live entertainment, and showing love to the entire Oak Cliff community. Come be part of the magic and serve where it matters most.

✨ Available Volunteer Roles
📋 Registration (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Greet guests with a smile and help them check in and get oriented. (mobile device required)
🎈 Set-Up Crew (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Assist with arranging tables, signage, and event zones before the festival kicks off. (heavy lifting required)
🧭 Wayfinding Team (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Help families navigate the space with ease—from the food zone to the performances. (standing required)
🍽️ Food Zone (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Support our food vendors and make sure meals get to our guests smoothly, keep areas clean.
🎒 Backpack Distribution (7 a.m. – 11 a.m.)
Be part of the heart of the festival—help us pass out thousands of backpacks provided by the Witherite Law Group. (Early birds needed for this one!)
🚗 Parking Team (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Direct traffic and guide attendees to designated parking areas. (standing required)
🧹 Breakdown Crew (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Help us close out the festival with care—taking down signage, packing up supplies, and leaving the space better than we found it.

📅 Save the Date: Volunteer Orientation
Saturday, August 2, 2025 (In-Person: 907 E. Ledbetter Drive, Dallas, TX 75216)
We’ll walk through everything you need to know so you feel prepped and ready to go. You'll also get to meet your team and pick up your volunteer T-shirt!

Click the link below to pick your volunteer role and shift today! Let's roll-up our sleeves and get to work!

SIGN-UP TODAY!