AUSTIN | EVENTS CALENDAR
We don't list everything in town that you could do, but we do recommend these events that you definitely should consider attending.
NOVEMBER
OCCURS
November
2024
Texas Craft Brewers Festival
Austin | 2024
The Texas Craft Brewers Festival is the state's largest beer event focused exclusively on Texas-produced craft beer.
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November
2024
Austin Food & Wine Festival
Austin | 2024
An all-star lineup of chefs, food and wine tastings, live music, hands-on demonstrations, book signings, and more.
STARTS
November
2024
Christmas Wine Affair
Hill Country | 2024
Area wineries offer newly released wines, demonstrations, tours, and pairings as well as live music and a chance to meet local winemakers.
DECEMBER
STARTS
December
2024
Trail of Lights
Austin | 2024
Austin's most delightful holiday attraction will feature local Austin entertainment and unique holiday programming.
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December
2024
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Austin | 2024
The Palmer Events Center, nestled within a beautiful park setting, is used for events, shows, conferences, banquets, and more.
JANUARY
STARTS
January
2025
City-Wide Vintage Sale
Austin | 2025
The Palmer Events Center, nestled within a beautiful park setting, is used for events, shows, conferences, banquets, and more.
STARTS
January
2025
3M Half Marathon
Austin | 2025
This point-to-point course is one of the fastest 13.1-mile courses in the country and attracts more than 7,500 runners annually.
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January
2025
Austin Home and Garden Show
Austin | 2025
Find home improvement products, remodeling services, and contractors along with stunning landscape displays and water features.
FEBRUARY
STARTS
February
2025
Wine Lovers Celebration
Hill Country | 2025
Area wineries offer newly released wines, demonstrations, tours, and pairings as well as live music and a chance to meet local winemakers.
OCCURS
February
2025
Austin Marathon
Austin | 2025
Participants race on open roads along unique neighborhoods and iconic landmarks including the Texas State Capitol.
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February
2025
Jugglefest
Austin | 2025
This three-day event features workshops and a public show where attendees can learn some new skills or simply watch the action.
MARCH
STARTS
March
2025
The Crystal Ball
Austin | 2025
The Palmer Events Center, nestled within a beautiful park setting, is used for events, shows, conferences, banquets, and more.
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March
2025
SXSW
Austin | 2025
Media presentations, music showcases, and film screenings provide exposure for creators and audience entertainment.
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March
2025
Rodeo Austin
Austin | 2025
Preserving western heritage, this annual event features a rodeo, livestock show, concerts, carnival, and more.
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March
2025
NASCAR at COTA
Austin | 2025
Circuit of The Americas hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, IndyCar, and top entertainment at the largest permanent outdoor amphitheater in Central Texas.
STARTS
March
2025
Wine & Wildflower Journey
Hill Country | 2025
Area wineries offer newly released wines, demonstrations, tours, and pairings as well as live music and a chance to meet local winemakers.
STARTS
March
2025
Antiques Weekend
Round Top | 2025
This huge antiques and collectibles event attracts thousands of dealers and buyers to one central location in the middle of Texas.
APRIL
STARTS
April
2025
Kerrville Folk Festival
Austin | 2025
Activities include concerts, guitar classes, craft beer tastings, canoe trips, vendor shopping, impromptu jam sessions, and more.
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April
2025
Fusebox Festival
Austin | 2025
This city-wide performing arts festival features performances by interdisciplinary artists from all over the world.
OCCURS
April
2025
Moontower Comedy Festival
Austin | 2025
This entertaining celebration of comedic talent brings a host of funny, witty, and creatively-odd comics to Austin, Texas.
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April
2025
MotoGP Grand Prix of The Americas
Austin | 2025
Circuit of The Americas hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, IndyCar, and top entertainment at the largest permanent outdoor amphitheater in Central Texas.
STARTS
April
2025
ABC Kite Fest
Austin | 2025
See the spectacular sight of hundreds of kites soaring across the sky at this popular FREE annual event.
STARTS
April
2025
Old Settler's Music Festival
Tilmon | 2025
Peruse works from national craftspeople, enjoy craft beer, and bring your own instruments for late night jam sessions around the fire.
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April
2025
Lonestar Round Up
Austin | 2025
This sprawling weekend-long celebration of hot rods and custom cars features vintage rides from all over the country.
STARTS
April
2025
Antique Alley Texas
Cleburne | 2025
Spanning three historic counties, this show features miles of antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, and more.
OCCURS
April
2025
Cotton Gin Festival
Austin | 2025
Event includes a parade, live entertainment, folk life demonstrations, tractor pull, exhibits, tours, and contests.
STARTS
April
2025
Red Poppy Festival
Georgetown | 2025
The Red Poppy Capital of Texas celebrates with parade, concerts, flower tours, car show, bike ride, 5K, taste awards, and more.
OCCURS
April
2025
The Color Run
Austin | 2025
The Happiest 5k on the Planet
celebrates healthiness and individuality in a fun, un-intimidating running environment.
MAY
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May
2025
Austin Record Convention
Austin | 2025
The Palmer Events Center, nestled within a beautiful park setting, is used for events, shows, conferences, banquets, and more.
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May
2025
Pecan Street Festival
Austin | 2025
An Austin tradition for more than 30 years, the free two-day juried arts show attracts over 300,000 people per event.
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May
2025
GT World Challenge America
Austin | 2025
Circuit of The Americas hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, IndyCar, and top entertainment at the largest permanent outdoor amphitheater in Central Texas.
STARTS
May
2025
City-Wide Vintage Sale
Austin | 2025
The Palmer Events Center, nestled within a beautiful park setting, is used for events, shows, conferences, banquets, and more.
JUNE
STARTS
June
2025
Blanco Lavender Festival
Blanco | 2025
Visit local lavender farms, shop at the lavender market, get tips at the speakers' pavilion, hear live music, and more.
JULY
OCCURS
July
2025
Star Spangled Fest
Austin | 2025
This two-day festival culminates with fireworks show and concert by the Austin Symphony Orchestra.
OCCURS
July
2025
Frontier Days Celebration and Parade
Round Rock | 2025
This FREE event features parade, fireworks, live music, pepper-eating contest, pig races, rides, and more.
STARTS
July
2025
City-Wide Vintage Sale
Austin | 2025
The Palmer Events Center, nestled within a beautiful park setting, is used for events, shows, conferences, banquets, and more.
AUGUST
OCCURS
August
2025
Gillespie County Fair
Fredericksburg | 2025
Four days of events including bull riding, horse racing, carnival, midway, food, exhibits, and more old-fashioned fun.
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August
2025
Austin Train Show
Austin | 2025
The Palmer Events Center, nestled within a beautiful park setting, is used for events, shows, conferences, banquets, and more.
SEPTEMBER
OCCURS
September
2025
Bat Fest
Austin | 2025
Event features bat emergence, live music, food concessions, arts vendors, activities, and street performers.
OCCURS
September
2025
Hot Sauce Festival
Austin | 2025
One of the largest annual food events in Austin, the competition features tastings, cold beverages, and live music.
STARTS
September
2025
Washington County Fair
Brenham | 2025
Several days of excitement include a rodeo, carnival, parade, live music, food, contests, exhibits, livestock shows, wine event, trail ride, etc.
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September
2025
MotoAmerica Superbikes
Austin | 2025
Circuit of The Americas hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, IndyCar, and top entertainment at the largest permanent outdoor amphitheater in Central Texas.
STARTS
September
2025
Pecan Street Festival
Austin | 2025
An Austin tradition for more than 30 years, the free two-day juried arts show attracts over 300,000 people per event.
STARTS
September
2025
City-Wide Vintage Sale
Austin | 2025
The Palmer Events Center, nestled within a beautiful park setting, is used for events, shows, conferences, banquets, and more.
OCCURS
September
2025
Lone Star Le Mans
Austin | 2025
Circuit of The Americas hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, IndyCar, and top entertainment at the largest permanent outdoor amphitheater in Central Texas.
OCTOBER
STARTS
October
2025
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Austin | 2025
This outdoor music festival features a variety of bands as well as food and art from local vendors.
OCCURS
October
2025
Austoberfest
Austin | 2025
Enjoy all-you-can-eat German-style sausage and Texas German Bier tastings along with bowling and live music entertainment.
STARTS
October
2025
Texas Wine Month
Hill Country | 2025
Area wineries offer newly released wines, demonstrations, tours, and pairings as well as live music and a chance to meet local winemakers.
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October
2025
Oktoberfest Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg | 2025
Presented by Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance, the event features exhibitions, dancing, German foods, oompah, polka, and waltzing.
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October
2025
Antiques Weekend
Round Top | 2025
This huge antiques and collectibles event attracts thousands of dealers and buyers to one central location in the middle of Texas.
STARTS
October
2025
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix
Austin | 2025
Circuit of The Americas hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, IndyCar, and top entertainment at the largest permanent outdoor amphitheater in Central Texas.
STARTS
October
2025
Austin Film Festival
Austin | 2025
Event features films and panels with the intent of furthering the craft and business of filmmakers and screenwriters.
STARTS
October
2025