ABOUT MDBA
The Midlothian Downtown Business Association is a generational non-profit organization made up of building owners and tenants in the city of Midlothian, the Original Town district, and business community in our great city. The MDBA is focused on preserving the history of Downtown Midlothian and improving the cultural experience for our citizens and visitors.
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Heritage Day
Saturday September 10, 2022
9:00am - 8:00pm
Downtown Midlothian
Event honoring the history and community of Midlothian, TX, hosted by the MDBA, Chamber of Commerce and MCDC, that will include FREE lunch, 9/11 tribute, cornhole tournament, kid zone and Craft Beer and Wineries from 3-8pm
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Midlothian Downtown Christmas Decorating Contest December 2022
Entry deadline: Dec. 2, 2022
This year’s theme: Get Caroled Away - Favorite Christmas Carols
Downtown Midlothian businesses this festive window and storefront decorating contest takes place every December, hosted by MDBA.
Wine & Arts Festival
April 30, 2022
2-9 PM Downtown Midlothian
Outdoor event hosted each year by the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce. This festival brings together thousands of guests from all over Texas to downtown Midlothian. With Texas Wineries, Craft Breweries, and Unique Artists and Handcrafters, this festival is a wine and shopping destination in North Texas.
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Independence Day Parade
July 4th, 10am Downtown Midlothian
Annual parade organized by Parks & Recreation and the Park Board. Prizes awarded to parade participants in various categories.
Southern Star Christmas Celebration
December 3, 2022, 1-5pm festivities
6pm light up parade
Downtown Midlothian
Hosted by the City of Midlothian, celebration includes selfies with Santa, childrens take-and-make activities, shopping along North 8th Street, arts & crafts booths, food vendors and a variety of musical entertainment. Festivities will be followed by the annual light-up parade.
Midlothian Downtown Market
Every Saturday
9:00am - 2:00pm Heritage Park
April - November
Open air market held in our historic downtown by the Larkin Newton log cabin in Heritage Park. Hosted by MDBA, it provides connections to the community's farmers, producers, and local businesses.
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Scarecrow Contest
October 10 - November 5, 2022 Heritage Park
Winners announced Nov 4th
2022 Theme: Celebrate Fall
The Midlothian Downtown Business Association sponsors an annual Scarecrow Festival each fall in October/November. Scarecrows are displayed in Heritage Park with prizes in various categories.
8th Street Dance
May 14, 2022
7 to 10 p.m. - Downtown Midlothian
Featuring: TBA
A beloved City of Midlothian tradition - fun music, Kid Zone, food vendors and lots of dancing in the street!
Downtown Trick or Treat
October 31, 2022 4pm-6pm
North 8th Street
Annual event hosted by the City of Midlothian, safe trick-or-treating with participating downtown businesses plus more set up in Heritage Park.
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IMPORTANT LINKS
MIDLOTHIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN
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MIDLOTHIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
MIDLOTHIAN DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
117 N 8th Street
Midlothian TX 76065
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