Today's News and Events. Check out today's events, news, insite from around the lake. read more tuesday, may 15, 2012 Stuffed Animal Sleepover Bring your favorite furry friend or doll to the library for Story Time (or anytime on May 15th), then tuck them in and say good night! Pick up your friend between 10am and 6pm the next day and find out about their wild night at the library.
read more Thu, May 17, 2012 Martina McBride @ ACL Live
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm. $42 - $102
Buy Tickets Video Fri, May 18, 2012 Flogging Molly @ ACL Live
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm. $30 - $33
Buy Tickets Video saturday, may 19, 2012 Spicewood Buzzard Bump Full day of family fun…Live music headlined by Larry Joe Taylor. Wild West shows by Brazos Bottom Cowographers. Entry $3 (or 3 canned goods), kids under 5 free, free parking. BYOB, friendly dogs on leash welcome, blankets and chairs permitted. read more saturday, may 19, 2012 Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Document Shred Event Each year, the City of Lakeway plans a special event for our residents who have hazardous waste to dispose. Items not allowed to be disposed in normal weekly solid waste pick-up are collected at the Household Hazardous Waste Event for the convenience of our residents, and the safety and well-being of everyone. What to bring: Household cleaning products, drain cleaners, oven cleaning solvents, degreasers, polishers, pool chemicals, household batteries, mercury thermometers, fluorescent light bulbs, gas grill propane tanks, paint, automotive and technology products. Each household is allowed to bring 2 standard file boxes of docu-ments clear of paper clips or other metal objects. For further information, please call Lakeway’s Solid Waste Services Department at 314-7514. read more saturday, may 19, 2012 Indoor Garage Sale The Activity Center is the site of four indoor garage sales per year. If you would like to purchase a booth for an upcoming garage sale, please call 512-261-1010. read more saturday, may 19, 2012 Congress Avenue Mile Be part of an Austin tradition, The Congress Avenue Mile. This course is certified (TX95088ETM) and fast; starting at the Texas State Capital Building in downtown Austin on Congress Avenue, finishing on the Congress Avenue Bridge over Town Lake. It is your opportunity to set a new mile time PR, run for fun, or just come out and enjoy this events positively charged atmosphere. The event will be Chip Timed by Run-Far Timing Services. read more saturday, may 19, 2012 Real Ale Ride (Blanco) This favorite Bicycle Sport Shop ride (and the series' biggest) rolls through the scenic hills of Blanco and includes route distances of 15, 30, 50, 65 and 80 miles. All routes end at Blanco's Real Ale brewery for a celebration of local beer and barbecue.
read more sunday, may 20, 2012 Viva Streets Austin A free festival that invites you to bicycle, play, get fit, people watch, and celebrate good health. On Sunday, May 20, over two miles of Sixth Street will become a car-free playground for thousands of Austinites. This is a born-in-Austin take on the Ciclovia, which is becoming a nation-wide phenomenon. read more thursday, may 24, 2012 Genealogy Jam Session Attend the Genealogy Jam Session at Lake Travis Community Library. Musicians get together to jam … Why not genealogists? Join us to tackle a challenge, ask a question, work on a project, enjoy refreshments, and visit. All are welcome to attend - beginners, the experienced, and the "just curious" - on Thursday, May 24th at 6 p.m. read more may 24 to june 10, 2012 Kerrville Folk Festival Join 30,000 music fans as the music continues for 18 days with performances by more than 100 singer songwriters and their bands. Interspersed between weekends are workshops in songwriting and booking and management for touring artists performance and recording. The annual Kerrville New Folk songwriting competition is held on the first weekend and draws 32 of the best of America's emerging songwriters. Award winners are recognized at a special concert on the second weekend. read more may 25-27, 2012 Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival We'll be serving up red beans and rice, boudin, gumbo, and of course crawfish - Other Cajun delicacies are also available for everyone to enjoy. And for those who don't like crawfish, the festival will offer hamburgers, corndogs, and plenty of German sausage what Fredericksburg is known for. Food and fun for all ages are available. The festival will offer a children's area for kids of all ages and arts and crafts of all kinds will be there for your shopping pleasure. Plus a rock-climbing wall to challenge the young and the old. Marktplatz, (Market Square), Downtown Fredericksburg. Info: (830) 997-8515. read more saturday, may 26, 2012 Annual Rockabilly Revival Festival Gretsch Presents: The Rockabilly Revival Festival. Continuous Rockabilly music all night long. read more may 26-27, 2012 Brew B Que Whoa! Beer, BBQ, Live Music, and Games! read more monday, may 28, 2012 Memorial Day Ceremony May 28, All Day @ Heritage Center Park read more monday, may 28, 2012 Capital of Texas Triathlon Austin Texas premier triathlon event. Monday, May 25th, 2009. The Capital of Texas triathlon has become an exciting event that happens downtown in the Capital of Austin, Texas. Attracting first timers, relay-ers, age groupers, and Professional triathletes from around the globe. One of the most exciting and spectator friendly races in the country. Race, watch, volunteer, or sponsor today. read more may 29 to june 3, 2012 Les Miserables Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th Anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records wherever it goes. The New York Times calls this LES MISÉRABLES "an unquestionably spectacular production from start to finish." The London Times hails the new show "a five star hit, astonishingly powerful." Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060 or 800-731-7469.
read more Wed, May 30, 2012 Jimmy Buffett @ ACL Live
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm. $103.00
Buy Tickets Video saturday, june 2, 2012 Texas 4000 Atlas Ride If you ride a bike you don't want to miss this. The Atlas Ride is actually the 1st leg of The Texas 4000, a 4000 mile bike tour from Texas to Alaska experienced this year by 60 UT students riding in support of the fight for cancer. Course distance options include 25, 50 and 70-mile routes and full SAG, rest stop and mechanical support will be provided. The post ride celebration includes BBQ, live music and more. There will be a happy hour send-off for the riders Friday June 4th at the Oasis from 6-8:30. Come be a part of this special event, and meet these extraordinary young men and women. read more wednesday, june 6, 2012 The Shelf Project Speaker: UT Tax Professor Calvin Johnson. How to raise a $1 trillion without a rate hike or a federal sales tax. Lakeway Men's Breakfast Club. Meetings at the Lakeway Activity Center. Available to Men Residing in the Greater Lakeway Area. $1 Continental Breakfast at 7:00 am. / Speaker at 8:00 am. No reservations necessary No membership required. read more thursday, june 7, 2012 Lakeway Summer Kick Off !! Summer is just around the corner! To celebrate, the Lake Travis Community Library and the City of Lakeway Parks & Recreation Department are hosting a "Summer Kick-Off!" at the Lakeway Activity Center from 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM. A free interactive performance by the Hide Out Improv Theatre begins at 10:30 AM - fun for all ages! Afterwards, concessions will be available as well as glitter tattoos and balloon twisting for a nominal fee. Lots of FREE activities for the kids to do with a cooking corner and arts and crafts! read more june 7-10, 2012 Republic of Texas Biker Rally One of the largest motorcycle rallies in the country. Every year the ROT Rally® attracts over 200,000 motorcycle enthusiast to Central Texas. For four days each summer, Austin is transformed by a sea of steel and a rumbling refrain from over 40,000 motorcycles pounding the pavement. read more friday, june 8, 2012 Intergalactic Nemesis World Premiere! Follow the continuing adventures of Molly Sloan and Timmy Mendez as they confront a whole new set of dangers! Live voices, live sound effects, a live score, and over 1,200 full-color hi-res images blasting from a two-story-high screen. This show is appropriate for all ages and, while we are certain that seeing Book One will make you hunger to see Book Two, the story of the sequel stands alone. (No previous Intergalactic experience necessary. But See Book One in November just for the fun of it!)
Long Center for the Performing Arts, (Dell Hall, Rollins Studio Theatre), 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 474.LONG (5664). read more saturday, june 9, 2012 Movies In the Park: Cars 2 - Rated G The City of Lakeway sponsors Movies In the Park several times a month throughout the summer. We offer picnic seating in our "Theater Under the Stars" so please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. We ask that you leave your pets at home but bring the kids and invite your neighbors! Food items will be available for purchase. For more information, please call 512-314-7530. read more wednesday, june 13, 2012 The State of Indoor Air Quality Speaker: UT Professor of Civil Engineering Richard Corsi. How American homes have evolved into intense chemical reactors. Lakeway Men's Breakfast Club. Meetings at the Lakeway Activity Center. Available to Men Residing in the Greater Lakeway Area. $1 Continental Breakfast at 7:00 am. / Speaker at 8:00 am. No reservations necessary No membership required. read more friday, june 15, 2012 Michael Jackson - The Immortal World Tour A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael's creative world and literally turns his signature moves upside down, Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour unfolds Michael Jackson's artistry before the eyes of the audience. Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael's creative genius for the first time, the show captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King of Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to transcend generations. THE IMMORTAL World Tour takes place in a fantastical realm where we discover Michael's inspirational Giving Tree, the wellspring of his creativity. The secrets of Michael's inner world are unlocked, his love of music and dance, fairy tale and magic, and the fragile beauty of nature. The underpinnings of THE IMMORTAL World Tour are Michael Jackson's powerful, inspirational music and lyrics, the driving force behind the show, brought to life with extraordinary power and breathless intensity. Through unforgettable performances Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour underscores Michael's global messages of love, peace and unity. Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386
read more Sat, June 16, 2012 Band of the Year 2012 @ ACL Live
Featuring Guy Forsyth, Ginger Leigh, Patrice Pike, Wendy Colonna, John Pointer. Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm. $35 - $200
Buy Tickets Video Wed, June 20, 2012 Buddy Guy & Jonny Lang @ ACL Live
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm. $39 - $69
Buy Tickets Video june 20-24, 2012 One Man Lord of The Rings Trilogy
Writer/performer Charles Ross, whose "One-Man Star Wars Trilogy" is a hot ticket at the Long Center for June, 2011, will return next year with his take on Frodo and company. Once again, Ross will play all the characters, create the sound effects, sing the music and play both sides of the battlefield! "Precious!"
Long Center for the Performing Arts, (Rollins Studio Theatre), 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 474.LONG (5664). read more Thu, June 21, 2012 Robyn @ ACL Live
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm. $25.50 - $49.50
Buy Tickets Video Fri, June 22, 2012 Meat Loaf @ ACL Live
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm. $42 - $62
Buy Tickets Video saturday, june 23, 2012 Keep Austin Weird Fest & 5K
Unofficially known as "the slowest 5K you'll ever run," the 8th Annual Keep Austin Weird 5K presented by H-E-B is an experience you'll never forget. As you waddle, wade, paddle, or slither your way down a course through the heart of downtown Austin, you'll enjoy various fun stops along the way. Don’t forget to wear your weird costume. Each registered runner will receive free entry into the Keep Austin Weird Festival presented by H-E-B where there will be live music and Austin-based food & drink vendors. read more wednesday, june 27, 2012 The Dot and its Discontents Speaker: UT Professor Todd E Humphreys. Privacy vs. GPS Integrity. Lakeway Men's Breakfast Club. Meetings at the Lakeway Activity Center. Available to Men Residing in the Greater Lakeway Area. $1 Continental Breakfast at 7:00 am. / Speaker at 8:00 am. No reservations necessary No membership required. read more Thu, June 28, 2012 Howard Jones @ ACL Live
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm. $38 - $48
Buy Tickets Video friday, june 29, 2012 Dive In Movie @ Lakeway Swim Center Tonight's feature: Scooby-Doo: Curse of the Lake Monster - Rated PG. 8:30 PM-10:30 PM. Pool will be cleared at 8 PM. Gates will re-open at 8:30 PM. $3.00 per person. read more wednesday, july 4, 2012 Lakeway July 4th Celebration 8:30 AM - Parade up Lakeway Drive from Live Oak Golf Course to The Lakeway Church. 10:30 AM - Pageant of the Flags - Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek Drive - patriotic music and speeches and a keynote address from Grand Marshals and military couple Major Michael J. Mendieta USMC and Major Shelly L. Mendieta USAF. Parade awards will be presented. Noon - 9 PM - Swim Center opens, 3103 Lakeway Blvd., - $3 special pricing all day. 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Block Party and Concert - Swim Center Park, corner of Tropy Drive and Highlands Blvd. adjacent to the Swim Center. Highlights include dancing and special musical guest Duck Soup, LaserTag, a SuperSlide, food for purchase from Dock n Roll Diner, WhaTaTaco and Kona Ice Austin. Free parking will be available at Serene Hills Elementary School and adjacent streets. BYOB. Come out and dance in the music tent! Enjoy the evening! No dogs, please. read more wednesday, july 4, 2012 4th of July - Austin Symphony Orchestra and Fireworks Unofficially known as "the slowest 5K you'll ever run," the 8th Annual Keep Austin Weird 5K presented by H-E-B is an experience you'll never forget. As you waddle, wade, paddle, or slither your way down a course through the heart of downtown Austin, you'll enjoy various fun stops along the way. Don’t forget to wear your weird costume. Each registered runner will receive free entry into the Keep Austin Weird Festival presented by H-E-B where there will be live music and Austin-based food & drink vendors. read more Fri, July 6, 2012 Summerland 2012 @ ACL Live
Featuring Everclear, Gin Blossoms, Lit, Sugar Ray and Marcy Playground . Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm. $49 - $59
Buy Tickets Video Sat, July 7, 2012 Dream Theater @ ACL Live
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:30 pm. $39 - $59
Buy Tickets Video saturday, july 14, 2012 Lakeway Indoor Garage Sale The Activity Center is the site of four indoor garage sales per year. If you would like to purchase a booth for an upcoming garage sale, please call 512-261-1010. read more saturday, july 14, 2012 Lakeway Movies in the Park Tonight's Feature: The Adventures of Tintin - Rated PG. The City of Lakeway sponsors Movies In the Park several times a month throughout the summer. We offer picnic seating in our "Theater Under the Stars" so please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. We ask that you leave your pets at home but bring the kids and invite your neighbors! Food items will be available for purchase. For more information, please call 512-314-7530. read more Sun, July 15, 2012 The Dukes of September @ ACL Live
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm. $71 - $167
Buy Tickets Video friday, july 20, 2012 Dive In Movie @ Lakeway Swim Center Tonight's Feature: The Muppets - Rated PG. 8:30 PM-10:30 PM. Pool will be cleared at 8 PM. Gates will re-open at 8:30 PM. $3.00 per person. read more Sat, July 21, 2012 Barenaked Ladies @ ACL Live
W/ Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Cracker. Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm. $49 - $69
Buy Tickets Video saturday, july 28, 2012 Lakeway Movies in the Park Tonight's Feature: Hugo - Rated PG. The City of Lakeway sponsors Movies In the Park several times a month throughout the summer. We offer picnic seating in our "Theater Under the Stars" so please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. We ask that you leave your pets at home but bring the kids and invite your neighbors! Food items will be available for purchase. For more information, please call 512-314-7530. read more friday, august 3, 2012 Dive In Movie @ Lakeway Swim Center Tonight's Feature: The Goonies - Rated PG. 8:30 PM-10:30 PM. Pool will be cleared at 8 PM. Gates will re-open at 8:30 PM. $3.00 per person. read more saturday, august 11, 2012 Lakeway Movies in the Park Tonight's Feature: Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows - Rated PG13. The City of Lakeway sponsors Movies In the Park several times a month throughout the summer. We offer picnic seating in our "Theater Under the Stars" so please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. We ask that you leave your pets at home but bring the kids and invite your neighbors! Food items will be available for purchase. For more information, please call 512-314-7530. read more Sat, August 11, 2012 Vince Gill @ ACL Live
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm. $49 - $89
Buy Tickets Video august 17-19, 2012 Austin Fall Home & Garden Show Whether you’re building a new home or sprucing up the one you have, the Austin Spring Home & Garden Show will feature the city’s largest showcase of home & garden products & services. There's something for everyone all under one roof.
read more video Sat, August 18, 2012 Crosby, Stills & Nash @ ACL Live
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm. $50 - $146
Buy TicketsVideo saturday, august 25, 2012 Batfest Arts, Crafts, Music, Food, Bat Watching, Children’s Activities, and Educational Displays. All professional Artists and Craftspeople are invited to participate in Batfest... Approximately 150 Booths will be set up in the Festival Area located on the Congress Avenue Bridge in downtown Austin. This is an outdoor show. read more video sunday, august 28, 2011 20th Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival In the twenty years since its inception, what started as a friendly contest between Austin & San Antonio has become one of the largest annual contests in the world. FREE to the public (with a donation of three healthy, non-perishable food items or a cash donation to the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas), the event draws upwards of 15,000 spectators and more than 350 entries every year. At Waterloo Park from 11:00 am – 5:30 pm.
read morevideo august 31 to september 2, 2012 Kerrville Wine & Music Festival Each year over Labor Day Weekend wine lovers and music enthusiasts gather at the Quiet Valley Ranch (9 miles south of Kerrville on TX Hwy 16) to celebrate the art of songwriting and winemaking. This Texas Hill Country setting is perfect for introducing our audiences to the newest and best wines that Texas has to offer in addition to performances by dozens of the world’s best songwriters.
read more september 2-3, 2012 The Austin Triathlon Imagine a world class triathlon held in the front yard of one of the most active and outgoing cities in the US. Imagine a large event with the atmosphere and intimacy of a small hometown race. Imagine biking down the most historic street in Texas. Imagine the fun. That is The AVIA Austin Triathlon. The olympic distance course is a 1500 meter swim, 40 Km bike, and a 10 Km run. The sprint course is a 700 meter swim, 27 Km bike, and 5 Km run. Both events will use the same course. The Olympic distance will complete 3 laps on the bike course, and 2 laps on the run course. The sprint distance will complete 2 laps on the bike course, and 1 lap on the run course. read morevideo Fri, September 7, 2012 Dead Can Dance @ ACL Live
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm. $50 - $146
Buy TicketsVideo sunday, september 11, 2012 17th Annual Lake Travis Underwater & Shoreline Cleanup a community-wide event that rids Lake Travis of tons of debris and waste each year. More than 1,000 shoreline volunteers, dive volunteers, and event volunteers participated in 2009, gathering more than 30 tons of trash from the shores and waters of Lake Travis, including a substantial amount of recyclable materials. Please join in this year's mission to help keep the Colorado River clean and safe for future generations. read morevideo saturday, september 23, 2012 9th Annual Rip Roaring Ride Starting at Liberty Hill High School on Highway 29, this nineth annual ride for charitable purposes will take you through scenic rolling hills and valleys of Williamson and Burnet counties on routes of 14, 29, 50, 69, 81 and 106 miles. There will be great rest stops, fantastic food, super SAG support and friendly people. You will finish back at Liberty Hill Middle School, next to the High School where you will enjoy free food, cold drinks and entertainment.
read more september 23-24, 2012 Pecan Street Fall Festival The Pecan Street Festival is a free, bi-annual juried arts and crafts festival held on 6th Street in Austin, Texas. The festival has been an Austin tradition for more than 30 years. The show features artisans from all over the United States who display and sell homemade art and craftwork. Festival goers can find paintings, sculpture, woodwork, candles, jewelry, cowboy hats, home decor, games, and other useful and whimsical household items. Local musicians provide entertainment on five stages. The festival is the largest art festival in Central Texas, attracting over 300,000 people. read more sunday, september 24, 2012 Silicon Laboratories Austin Marathon Relay A five person Relay covering a 26.2 mile course that goes through downtown Austin. A one of a kind team event, the Silicon Labs Austin Marathon Relay is in its sixth year and boasts a great runners villiage, kids activities, lots of freebies and a great course. It is also the first even in the Austin Distance Challenge. read more sunday, september 24, 2012 Austin Museum Day A free, city-wide rediscovery of Austin museums. Take the entire family out on the town to enjoy local exhibits and activities at 31 participating institutions. read more saturday, october 1, 2012 Texas Mamma Jamma Ride for Cancer You have a choice of the distance that suits you - there is a distance for everyone! Enjoy rolling farm land and quiet country roads. Pass through historic Texas towns such as Bertram and Burnet. All of our routes begin and end at the beautiful Reunion Ranch, a fun place with lots of activities for everyone. Whichever route you choose, everyone out there on a bike is a hero to the people facing breast cancer. read more sunday, october 1, 2012 IBM Uptown Classic The Uptown Classic has averaged over 2,000 runners the last 5 years. The route will again go through The Domain Shopping Center and the scenic IBM campus, passing IBM Tivoli Systems, Austin’s first LEED certified building. We are the only 10K in the Austin Distance Challenge and are expecting more than 3000 participants.
read more Wed, October 3, 2012 Bonnie Raitt @ ACL Live
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm. $39.50 - $99.50
Buy TicketsVideo october 5-8, 2012 23rd Annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest A fantastic weekend of wine tasting and music. read more october 12-14, 2012 Austin City Limits Music Festival The 6th Annual Austin City Limits Music Festival will showcase the music of Austin as well as other regional and national acts on 6 stages for three days in Zilker Park.
read morevideo Fri, October 19, 2012 Norah Jones @ ACL Live
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm. $51.50 - $63.00
Buy TicketsVideo october 20-27, 2012 Austin Film Festival Dedicated to furthering the art, craft, and business of screenwriting and filmmaking by providing unique, year-round cultural events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation, and encouraging dynamic and long-lasting community partnerships. read more october 20-27, 2012 Austin Record Convention The Austin Record Convention is the largest sale of recorded music in the USA. There is more music and related memorabilia available here, at one time, than anywhere else. Ranging from the 78's of the 1930s to the latest compact discs of today, over one million 78s, 45s, LPs, CDs, cassettes, posters and collectibles (probably even a few 8-track tapes!) are in the auditorium. Over 300 different dealers from all over the USA and Europe are spread out over 50,000 square feet of floor space. The show brings together collectors and dealers from all over the world for a weekend of activity in Austin. The event started in 1981 and has been held twice a year, in the spring and fall, ever since.
North Austin Event Center (formerly Crockett Center), 10601 N. Lamar, Austin. Info: (512) 288-7288.
read more saturday, october 21, 2012 Austin Gypsy Picnic Celebrate Austin's food trailer culture this Saturday, November 6 at Auditorium Shores! Gypsy Picnic Trailer Food Festival will boast more than 30 eclectic trailers and live music all day. The event is free to the public from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can buy sample portions from the various vendors for as little as $3. read more november 5-6, 2012 Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic Oompah bands, lederhosen, and abundant Bavarian food and drink. The history, charm, and ambiance of the little town of Gruene, a beautiful bicycle ride along the banks of the sparkling Guadalupe River, antique and classic bicycles, and Gruene Hall - where Texas style boot-scootin’ has polished its wood floors for more than a hundred years. Yep, we’re brewin’ up quite a ride for our 25th Anniversary. Come on down for a great time and lots of GEMUTLICHEIT - good fellowship in the German manner. Fun rides of 15, 30 and 40 miles along the beautiful Guadalupe River. Sunday is individual and team time trials.
read more november 5 & 6, 2012 Austin Celtic Fest The largest gathering of Celts in Central Texas is returning for their 13th annual celebration. Four stages of Irish, Scottish and Breton music, dance, storytelling, workshops and more. Plus, Sheepherding demos, Highland Games and over 30 Celt craft vendors.
Ladybird Lake at Fiesta Gardens. read more saturday, november 12, 2012 Annual Wurst Ride Riders will be treated to a scenic view of rural Texas at the foot of the Texas Hill Country. Five rest stops between Austin and New Braunfels will provide plenty of refreshments for all participants and a post-ride party in New Braunfels will wrap up the ride. Sausage and beer for everyone. read more saturday, november 12, 2012 Shake a Leg at the Lake Run 10K, 5K & 1 mile mosey. read more december 14-24, 2012 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Art and music have made the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar a local cultural icon. An art fair and music festival rolled into one, it has long been Austin's favorite scene for holiday shopping - Austin, style - in search of imaginative, handcrafted gifts that range from sophisticated to funky.
sunday, january 29, 2013 3M Half Marathon & Relay Run a personal record on one of the fastest courses in sunny Texas this winter.For 15 years running‚ athletes have enjoyed this fast‚ downhill race in Austin‚ Texas. A perennial favorite with Austin runners‚ the 3M Half Marathon & Relay is the capital city’s third largest distance road racing event. Run the half-marathon as an individual or two-person relay team. Children 10 and under can participate in the Kids’ Fun Run.
sunday, february 19, 2013 Livestrong Austin Marathon The 16th largest marathon in the United States and in 2007 saw its participation grow 10% over the previous year’s registration. In addition, its Olympic Development Program assisted 25 US athletes to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Trials, more than any other event since the 2004 Chicago and New York City Marathons.
sunday, march 4, 2013 Zilker Park Kite Festival Gigantic kites, homemade kites, crazy kites. Hundreds of them in the air (and a few in the trees). Bring your own, or just hang out and watch the 80th Kite Festival free.
march 9-18, 2013 SXSW The biggest music, film and interactive event of the year. Parties, bands and free stuff galore. read more saturday, march 24, 2013 LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour The 3rd Annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour starts on the air strip of the historic LBJ Ranch on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 9:00 AM. The tour provides routes of 10, 30, 44, and 65 miles on scenic, low-traffic ranch roads in the Texas Hill Country. As an added feature, Luci Baines Johnson’s Historical Tour of the LBJ Ranch will depart at 1:00 PM. This narrated tour of the ranch landmarks is a not-to-be-missed event included in the registration price. Listen to Presidential history from someone who lived it. read more sunday, march 25, 2013 Capitol 10K Welcome spring in Austin. Let your entire family enjoy this 10K, which is the largest in Texas and in the top 5 in the nation.
read more march 31 & april 1, 2013 Zilker Garden Festival Plants, music, food, vendors and clinics all to help you get ready for spring. read more saturday, april 14, 2013 Louisiana Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival Cajun food, arts and crafts and great live music. read more april 19-22, 2013 Old Settler's Music Festival Four days of camping and music out by the Salt Lick. Multiple stages of bluegrass, roots and Americana. read morevideo saturday, april 21, 2013 Lakeway Wilderness Fun Run & Walk The start/finish line is near the kiosk at the entrance to Hamilton Greenbelt I across Lohman's from Lakeway Justice Center. Parking is available at the Justice Center and at the Activity Center. Participants may choose to run or walk either 3 miles or 5 miles. The 5 miles course winds through the rolling hills of the HGB II primitive trails along Lake Travis. This fun event offers something for everyone. It is a great opportunity for runners as well as families with kids and dogs to enjoy an outing and explore the beautiful greenbelt trails of Lakeway. read more saturday, april 21, 2013 Austin Family Music Festival Austin Family Music Festival is a special day at historic Pioneer Farms featuring performances by family-friendly entertainers the Emmy® Award winning Biscuit Brothers, and a farm-full of family friendly musical acts – plus it’s a chance to experience music in a whole new way – up close and personal.
There will also be hayrides, crafts, food, and presentations by Austin-area community organizations.
read more saturday, april 28, 2013 Eeyore's Birthday Party Originally a simple hippie love-in, the event has grown to include many family activities. Games, contests, entertainment and face painting round out the eclectic nature of this fantastic weekend of fun. Pull out your tie-died shirts and bell-bottoms, this event is fun for the whole family. Do not forget to bring your drums. The drum circle starts at the beginning of the party and lasts throughout the entire day, with dancing encouraged. Admission is free. read morevideo april 27-29, 2013 Austin Food & Wine Festival Austin Food & Wine Festival where some of the country?s top chefs, restaurateurs, wine and spirit personalities to teach, share, eat, and drink! The festival is presented by Food & Wine Magazine and includes appearances by Iron Chef's Masaharu Morimoto, Marcus Samuelsson, Tim Love, Andrew Zimmern, Tyson Cole and more. Attendees will have access to classes, demos, competitions, tasting events and concerts. Venues vary , Austin, Info: (512) 382-9017 read more sunday, april 29, 2013 Schlotzsky's Bun Run Austin's longest-running 5K race . read more saturday, may 5, 2013 Cap 2K Swim Swim in Town Lake. This charity event stretches from Red Bud Isle to the Texas Rowing Center. read more saturday, may 5, 2013 Shiner Gasp What a blast. One of the best cycling events in TX. Cyclists will converge on Shiner, TX. from Houston and Austin and meet for an evening of fun and entertainment. Cyclists will depart from Austin and ride 100 miles through small towns and scenic byways on the way to the historic Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas. read morevideo may 5-6, 2013 Pecan Street Spring Festival The Pecan Street Festival is a free, bi-annual juried arts and crafts festival held on 6th Street in Austin, Texas. The festival has been an Austin tradition for more than 30 years. The show features artisans from all over the United States who display and sell homemade art and craftwork. Festival goers can find paintings, sculpture, woodwork, candles, jewelry, cowboy hats, home decor, games, and other useful and whimsical household items. Local musicians provide entertainment on five stages. The festival is the largest art festival in Central Texas, attracting over 300,000 people. read more
