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Wildflower Festival Weekend Getaway Package -- Renaissance Dallas/Richardson Hotel

Fans of live music can treat their senses to a weekend at the Renaissance Dallas-Richardson Hotel, center stage to the 17th annual Wildflower Festival, featuring the talents of Kool & the Gang, Le Freak, Kansas, Night Ranger, Tonic, Rick Springfield, The Wailers, plus tributes to Elvis, Sublime and more. The North Dallas hotel has designed two complete packages for two that feature tickets to the festival event.

The annual three-day Wildflower Festival, held at The Galatyn Park Urban Center, adjacent to the hotel, and the Dallas DART Rail, has attracted more than 70,000 visitors annually in past events and will feature a wide array of music genres, from internationally known artists to local up and coming talent as well as entertainment for all ages. This year there will be a Kidz Corner, Teenz Zone and children's petting zoo in addition to other performing acts.

In honor of the festival, the Renaissance Richardson Hotel has created a signature cocktail appropriately named, the Wildflower Fizz, featuring cranberry, vodka, ginger ale, a squeeze of lime and a wildflower garnish.

"Not only is this event an incredible value, but it's also a great way to feature a multitude of artists and introduce various genres to many people all with one ticket pass," said General Manager, Dallas Richardson Renaissance Hotel, John Klukan. He added that the entertainment, food, fun and talent competitions would be of interest to both families and couples.

In between acts and the day's events, guest can retreat to their rooms for a quick break and return to the festivities. And the following morning, wake to an included breakfast buffet at Maestro's or in-room. Late check out the following morning completes the package.

The Wildflower Festival Renaissance Savvy Package at the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel.

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Rates begin at $139, is available May 14th through 17th, 2009 and includes the following:

--  Deluxe Standard Guest Room
--  Complimentary Self Parking
--  Breakfast for Two Adults (daily)
--  Two tickets to the 2009 Richardson Wildflower Festival (concert
    performances all-day)
--  Late afternoon check out the following morning (2PM)
    

The hotel also offers their Wildflower VIP Package, from $149 which includes everything from the Savvy package, plus:

--  5 drink passes for each day for beer and wine (Must be 21)
--  Complimentary snacks, desserts, soft drinks and water (at the
    sponsorship appreciation tent until 10PM)
    

The Renaissance Dallas/Richardson Hotel is located in Richardson, Texas adjacent to shops and dining at Galatyn Park Plaza, the DART Light Rail, and the Eisemann Performing Arts Center, in the heart of the Telecom corridor.

Inquiries about the Wildflower Festival Weekend Packages at the Renaissance Dallas/Richardson Hotel package or other Getaway Packages can be found at www.RenaissanceHotels.com/DALRD or by calling (972) 367-2000.