As one of Austin’s oldest “weird” events, the O. Henry Museum Pun-Off World Championships is an internationally renowned spoken word competition focused on the art of the pun. For 47 years, punsters have gathered in Austin, TX for a battle of wit and wordplay in honor of famous wordsmith and short story writer, William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry. The Pun-Off features two separate live contests: Punniest of Show and Punslingers – contestants may enter either or both contests. In addition to the competitions, the event includes live music by Kathleen Turner Overdrive, a silent auction, and t-shirt sales to benefit the O. Henry Museum. Food trucks will also be available for select food and drink options.