Festivals in Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas festivals are always a huge draw for people who live here and visitors alike. Austin festivals always provide the best in food and music!

111. Earth Day Festival at The Triangle

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Festivals, Free things to do in Austin, Live Music, Outside, Things To Do In Austin

What are great day for an Earth Day Festival. The Free Festival in the Triangle Park has all the makings of a Earthly Evening. They will have booths set up with more than 100 artists and vendors full of earth-friendly, sustainable wares. This will give you an opportunity to explore and evaluate your own impact

108. American Hero Celebration at Camp Mabry

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Festivals, Free things to do in Austin, Outside, Things To Do In Austin

I have said it before and I will say it again, Texans are proud Americans. Today is a day to honor our Country as well as our local heroes at Campy Mabry during the American Hero Celebration. It looks like the rain is going to hold off for the day and we will be able

106. Austin Reggae Festival

By Kristy Owen | Festivals, Live Music, Outside, Things To Do In Austin

To start off this is not for everyone but I cannot make everyone happy, everyday. Austinites seeking family activities do not forget the “Mighty Texas Dog Walk” is Tomorrow – I cannot wait, world record here we come. Bob Marley lovers . . . I hear this is your weekend.  I must admit I had

98. Lonestar Rod & Kustom Round Up

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Festivals, Random Fun, Things To Do In Austin

I am hardcore car lover, I love the smell of new tires, the sound of a good exhaust and the horsepower behind a good engine. I must admit I do prefer an old American muscle car or an exotic sports car that would make your blood run cold if you had a chance to race

94. Texas Football Spring Jamboree and Fan Fest

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Festivals, Free things to do in Austin, Sporting Events, Things To Do In Austin

I’ll be honest, I struggled on what to blog on today because I figured there was a large group of people that already had their day planned out. I hate to suggest a brunch place as I do most Sundays because with it being Easter Sunday I am sure Brunch across the city is packed.

93. The 11th Annual Easter Pet Parade & Costume Contest

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Festivals, Outside, Things To Do In Austin

Nope it is not Halloween – it is Easter weekend but dress up your furry friend and bring them out for an afternoon of fun.  I for one love a holiday – if it involves dressing up, even if it is my dog I am in, no question. Pet owners can register ANY pet at

86. Westgate Street Festival

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Festivals, Free things to do in Austin, Things To Do In Austin

Today makes the FIRST ANNUNAL Westgate Street Festival. It is the perfect day to get out and enjoy this FREE event. Since it is the first one ever, I do hope that it is a success! This Street Festival will have everything– including  food, local artists, musicians, and vendors. Vendors include past list item, #39.

73. Zilker Kite Festival

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Festivals, Free things to do in Austin, Outside, Things To Do In Austin

I have to say it was worth the week wait because the weather could not be better for Austin’s 82nd Annual Kite Festival.  The festival normally falls on the first weekend in March every year but was postponed this year due to weather. This is a FREE event, needless to say the best way to

71. SXSW

By Kristy Owen | Festivals, Live Music, Things To Do In Austin

Where do I even start – South by Southwest is a three part – a interactive, film, music festival city wide takeover every year in March. As well as one of the luckiest times to call yourself an Austintie because as far as things that are Austin this is it. Today marks the start of

59. Austin Restaurant Week

By Kristy Owen | Festivals, Restaurants, Things To Do In Austin

This is the start of one of my favorite weeks to call myself an Austinite, Austin Restaurant Week. Today, February 28 – Wednesday, March 3 and next Sunday, March 7- next Wednesday, March 10th the Spring 2010 installment of this semi-annual event. This event allows participants to eat at some of the city’s finest establishments