Railyard Rumble: Battle of the Bands, Car Show, & More

Location(s):

Railyard Park - 455 S. College St. - 469-309-4051

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our 1st Railyard Rumble: Battle of the Bands, Car Show, and More! We were honored to have such wonderful local talent showcased on the Railyard Park stage and that so many of you came out to support them.

At the Railyard Rumble, we wanted to honor both performance quality and crowd impact — so our scoring system blended professional judging (80%) with audience voting (20%) to crown a well-rounded winner!

BATTLE OF THE BANDS RESULTS

1st Place - Cadillac Pearl
2nd Place - Aldridge
3rd Place - Lifeless Thoughts
4th Place - The Vurb

PLUS:

Car Show - People's Choice Award Winner:
Special Shout-Out to Johnny from School of Rock Midlothian for opening our show on Saturday night!

Join us for a high-octane summer celebration as Railyard Park and Southern Roots Brewing Company present an electrifying evening of live music, classic cars, and family-friendly fun — all in honor of Make Music Day!

Free and open to all—bring your lawn chairs and your love for live music!

Event Highlights

Battle of the Bands Finale: Bands from across North & Central Texas will take the stage for a high-energy showdown, competing for cash prizes and sharing their Waxahachie-inspired stories through music. Come out, cheer them on.
Local Car Show: All makes, models, and years will be on display — whether it’s a classic cruiser, custom build, or daily driver that turns heads.
Food Trucks & Cold Drinks: Satisfy your cravings with delicious bites and chilled beverages from local food truck faves. Southern Roots Brewing Company will be selling some of their best drafts from their local brewery for our guests who are 21+.
FREE Admission: That’s right — come out and enjoy it all at no cost!

Come for the music. Stay for the memories. Let’s make some noise, Waxahachie!

Make Music Day Celebration

We’re proud to be part of Make Music Day, a global celebration of music made by and for everyone. Originating in France in 1982, it has grown into an international phenomenon held annually on June 21. From backyard jams to mainstage showcases, the spirit of Make Music Day is all about inclusivity, creativity, and spontaneous sonic fun — and Waxahachie is all in.

For more information about Make Music Day - visit https://www.makemusicday.org/waxahachie/.

Digital Tip Jars

Love what you heard? Show the bands some love! Support our local talent by dropping a tip in their digital tip jars — 100% goes directly to the performers. Whether it’s $1 or $20, every bit helps these musicians keep creating, gigging, and growing.

Show your support & help keep local music alive!

Cadillac Pearl (Mikey Terry)
Aldridge (Eian Adams)
Lifeless Thoughts (Aedan Helton)
The Vurb (Angelo Gomez)
Johnny (School of Rock Midlothian TX) (Suzanne White)

Railyard Rumble poster with bands, cars, and event info for June 21 at Railyard Park, Waxahachie.

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Category(s):

Railyard Park

Live Music & Concerts

Arts & Culture

Food & Fun

Family