Its true. Everything is bigger and better in Texas. And there is something fun and interesting to do every month to celebrate the wonderful heritage of the people that make up the Lone Star State. Once you discover all there is to see and do in Austin, Round Rock and the whole Central Texas area, you'll never want to leave!

Find lots of information here on area festivals, celebrations and other popular events for your upcoming visit to the area. And remember A CHEAP RIDETM for affordable transportation service from Round Rock, Pflugerville, Wells Branch, Hutto, Taylor, Georgetown, Cedar Park, and Leander to popular destinations in Austin and other areas of Central Texas.

CALENDAR OF AREA EVENTS- 2013

Austin Bridal Extravaganza

Location: Austin Event Date: January 5th - January 6th, 2013

See the latest in bridal fashions at our high energy fashion show! Find everything to plan your wedding with hundreds of vendors displaying the latest in the wedding industry.

 Palmer Events Center.

Website: http://www.austinweddings.com

Phone: 210.599.0336

15th Annual Austin Home & Garden Show

Location: Austin Event Date: January 11th - January 13th, 2013

Hundreds of exhibitors display the latest in home and garden products and technology spread over thousands of square feet for everything from builders, contractors, the latest materials, and everything from pools and spas and decks, to landscaping equipment and tools and entertainment systems for outdoor entertaining. Palmer Events Center.

Website: www.austinhomeandgardenshow.com

Phone: 210.408.0998

Ben Hur Shrine Circus

Location: Austin Event Date: January 18th - January 21st, 2013

Four days of enchanting elephants, tantalizing tigers, and amazing acrobats prepared to dazzle and astound. "The spirit of the circus is to top anything and everything, each year.”

 Cedar Park Center.

Website: http://www.cedarparkcenter.com

Phone: 512.600.5000

Carnaval Brasileiro

Location: Austin Event Date: February 2nd, 2013

Flamboyant costumes, Brazilian samba music, and the uninhibited, spirited atmosphere make Austin's Carnaval one of the biggest such festivals outside of Brazil. Palmer Events Center.

Website: http://www.sambaparty.com

Phone: None Listed

Sherwood Forest Faire & Celtic Festival

Location:McDade Event Date: February 9th - March 31, 2013 (Weekends) & March 15, 2013

This season festival-goers will be transported to Sherwood Forest in 1190. Entertainment is provided for imaginations of all ages, with interactive puppet shows, sing-a-longs, faery tea parties (once per day), and fantastic jugglers on three stages dedicated to kid-centered fun. The area has two food purveyors, Marco Polos Taste of the World and Sir Timothy Haughtons Highland Cafe, with options for young and mature palates alike. There is lots of seating so parents can sit and enjoy a meal while the kids run around chasing (or being chased by) faeries and other woodland creatures through the play castle. There are ample shopping opportunities nearby and adult beverages just around the corner as well! Campgrounds at McDade.

Website: http://www.sherwoodforestfaire.com

Phone: None Listed

8th Annual Austin Spring Home & Garden Show

Location: Austin Event Date: March 1st - March 3rd, 2013

Hundreds of exhibitors display the latest in home and garden products and technology spread over thousands of square feet for everything from builders, contractors, the latest materials, and everything from pools and spas and decks, to landscaping equipment and tools and entertainment systems for outdoor entertaining. Austin Convention Center

Website: www.austinhomeandgardenshow.com

Phone: 210.408.0998

Texas Rollergirls

Location: Austin Event Dates: February 10th, March 30th, April 13th, May 11th, June 8th, July 13th, August 10th, September 7th, 2013

Formed in 2003 as the only sports league of its kind, Texas Rollergirls Rock-n-Rollerderby started today's Flat Track Derby movement. There are now more than1,000 leagues worldwide, with more forming every week. The Texas Rollergirls, Austin born and bred, is 100% skater-owned and managed. The league is composed of four home teams supported by a loyal, enthusiastic fan base: Hell Marys, Hotrod Honeys, Honky Tonk Heartbreakers, and Hustlers. A fifth team, the Texecutioners, is comprised of all-star members from each of the four home teams. Regular season bouts are held at Austin Convention Center, hosting sell-out, capacity crowds of 3,400 spectators.

Website: www.texasrollergirls.org

Phone: Not Listed

85th Zilker Park Kite Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: March 3rd, 2013

This festival includes a homemade kite flying contest for children and adults, kite flying demonstrations all day, a kite show with giant kites, team kite flying, kite buggies, children's games and activities, demonstration booths, tasty festival foods, a climbing wall, moon walks, picnics and much more.

Website: www.zilkerkitefestival.com

Phone: 512.448.KITE

Star Of Texas Fair & Rodeo

Location: Austin Event Date: March 8th - March 23rd, 2013

Austin goes cowboy as PCRA competitors hit the arena and area-students exhibit prize livestock.There is a huge old-fashioned carnival, cook-offs, exhibits, shows, dances, petting zoos, puppet shows, and world-reknowned entertainers that appeal to all audiences perform in concert nightly. From rock n' roll to country, there is someoneguaranteed to suiteveryone.Travis County Expo Center.

Website: http://www.rodeoaustin.com

Phone: None Listed

SXSW - South By Southwest Interactive Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: March 8th - March 12th, 2013

The 20th annual SXSW Interactive festival will take place March 8-12, 2013 in Austin, Texas. An incubator of cutting-edge technologies, the event features five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders and an unbeatable line up of special programs showcasing the best new websites, video games and startup ideas the community has to offer. From hands-on training to big-picture analysis of the future, SXSW Interactive has become the place to experience a preview of what is unfolding in the world of technology. Join us March 2013 for the panels, the parties, the 16th Annual Interactive Awards, Startup Village, ScreenBurn at SXSW, the SXSW Trade Show and, of course, the inspirational experience that only SXSW can deliver. SXSW Interactive 2013 is sponsored by Miller Lite, Doritos, IFC, Pepsi, Yahoo, Monster Energy, Freecreditscore.com, Esurance, and The Austin Chronicle

Austin Convention Center.

Website: http://www.sxsw.com

Phone: 512.467.7979

SXSW - South By Southwest Film Conference and Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: March 8th - March 16th, 2013

The SXSW Film Conference and Festival features a dynamic convergence of talent, smart audiences and industry leaders in a uniquely creative environment. A hotbed of discovery and interactivity, the event offers invaluable networking opportunities and immersion into the art and business of independent film. The Film Conference buzzes with world-class speakers, creatives and innovators in a productive social atmosphere. Simultaneously the internationally acclaimed Film Festival program celebrates raw innovation and emerging talent, featuring provocative documentaries, comedies, genre standouts and more. Austin Convention Center.

Website: http://www.sxsw.com

Phone: 512.467.7979

SXSW - South By Southwest Music Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: March 12th - March 17th, 2013

After celebrating 25 years as the world's leading music industry event, the SXSW Music and Media Conference is back to continue the tradition in 2013. Reaching a quarter of a century of being the biggest and most anticipated convergence of all things music, SXSW is ready to keep the reputation alive by programming an even better event each year. By day, thousands of conference registrants network in the halls of the Austin Convention Center on their way to do business in the SXSW Trade Show, sit in on informative panel discussions featuring some of the industry's key players, gain insight from legendary keynote speakers or plan out their abundant party schedules. At night, SXSW showcases roughly 2,000 musical acts from around the globe, representing well over 50 different countries, on over 90 stages in downtown Austin. All this, and so much more, combine to make SXSW one of the most revered music events, year after year. Austin Convention Center and more than 50 other venues throughout downtown Austins entertainment district. Coincides with St. Patricks Day celebrations throughout Austin for big crowds and lots of fun.

Website: http://www.sxsw.com

Phone: 512.467.7979

The Austin Beer Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: March 30th, 2013

The Austin Beer Festival is an amazing one-day, outdoor celebration showcasing more than 500 craft beers from around the world for guests to sample and purchase. In addition to the wide selection of beer, food & activities. Thefestival will also feature 3 music stagesfor both local musicians & D.J.'s who will entertain guests throughout the day with a variety of music including: Rock, Hip Hop, Electronic and more.The Austin Beer Festival is an opportunity to celebrate everything we love about beer. Get a chance to sample some of the finest local beers and explore beers from the best breweries from all over the world. The event offers multiple opportunities to learn everything you want to know about beer. Travis County Expo Center.

Website: www.do512.com

Phone: Not Listed

12th Annual Lonestar Rod & Kustom Round-Up

Location: Austin Event Date: April 5th - April 6th, 2013

Huge car show with amazing rides driven here from all over the country that attracts visitors from all over the world. It features a live music festival, talented artists, pinstripers & unique shopping, great food and cold drinks. Folks and friends and families get together for a special Texas-sized weekend.

Travis County Expo Center

Website: http://www.lonestarroundup.com

Phone: None Listed

The Louisiana Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival

Location:Buda Event Date: April 6th, 2013

This event features the best in Louisiana cuisine prepared by concessionaires from Louisiana and Texas, along with 6 tons of jumbo crawfish. Enjoy a Voodoo Village with magic shops, dancers, juju mamas and a traditional funeral procession with lots of beads and tokens. Enjoy Cajun and Zydeco music by local and national entertainers. Buda City Park

Website: www.roadwayevents.com

Phone: 512.441.9015

Capitol 10,000

Location: Austin Event Date: April 7th, 2013

The American Statesman Capitol 10,000 is the largest 10K in Texas and the fifth largest in the nation. The Capitol 10,000 attracts the silly (costumed walkers & runners) to the serious (world class athletes) and has become an annual rite of spring in Austin, Texas. Bring the whole family to this fun, festive event. Walk it, jog it or run it, just don't miss it!

Website: www.statesman.com/cap10k

Phone: 512.445.3598

11th Austin Jewish Film Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: April 13th - April 19th, 2013

AJFF is a examination of Jewish life and culture using the power of film and video to entertain and educate. The festival provides a open and inviting forum for the Austin community to dialogue with filmmakers, actors, creators and expert panelists. The films featured in this festival explore universal themes including human rights, global peace, religious freedom, and tolerance.

Website: www.shalomaustin.org

Phone: 512.735.8008

26th Anniversary Old Settlers Music Festival

Location: Driftwood Event Date: April 18th - April 21st, 2013

Old Settler's Music Festival is Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy winning Americana, arts & crafts, camping, food & libations. Enjoy acoustic jazz & blues, bluegrass, old-time local faves & award-winning artists from around the world. Salt Lick BBQ Pavillion@ Camp Ben McCullough.

Website: www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org

Phone: Not Listed

Fiesta San Antonio 2013

Location: San Antonio Event Date: April 18th - April 28th, 2013

Fiesta really is one of America's truly great festivals. It began as a way to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. That commemoration still takes place. But over the past century and more, Fiesta has grown into a celebration of San Antonio's rich and diverse cultures. Fiesta's many events include NIOSA (Night In Old San Antonio), Mariachi Festival, Battle of Flowers Parade, and the annual Oyster Bake.

Downtown San Antonio.

Website: http://www.fiesta-sa.org

Phone: 877.723.4378

NIOSA (A Night In Old San Antonio)

Location: San Antonio Event Date: April 23rd - April 26th, 2013

NIOSA (pronounced "knee-oh-sa") is a four-night event that celebrates San Antonio's diverse cultural heritiage with 15 ethnic areas that serve fabulous foods in over 250 food booths and provides entertainment to over 85,000 revelers. NIOSA benefits the education, grants, preservation and museum programsof the Conservation Society. Since its founding in 1924, the Conservation Society has played a critical role in preserving the historic character of San Antonio. La Villita (adjacent to the Alamo downtown).

Website: http://www.niosa.org

Phone: 210.226.5188

Austin Reggae Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: April 19th - April 21st, 2013

Come have an amazing time at the Austin Reggae Festival and enjoy live music, great food, and arts and crafts. It's a festival full of fun for the whole family located at the beautiful Auditorium shores in downtown Austin.

Website: www.austinreggaefest.com

Phone: Not Listed

Texas Road Rash

Location: Round Rock Event Date: April 13th - April 14th, 2013

Join hundreds of inline skaters for this event, competing in either a marathon, approximately 28.2 miles, and a half marathon, approximately 14.1 miles, race. The course is a smooth, closed multiple looped course with both start and finish in the beautiful Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. Win new prizes like a cheese-grater trophy, to symbolize that dreaded scrape for which the event is named. Dell Diamond at Old Settlers Park.

Website: www.texasroadrash.com

Phone: 512.218.5540

Earth Day Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: April 20th, 2013

Families enjoyed live music, food, childrens activities and various entertainments, including fire dancers and a viewing of the Planet Earth documentary. Plus there are over 100 environmentally conscience artists, vendors and green businesses gathered at the festival to celebrate Earth Day. Republic Square Park.

Website www.austinearthday.com

Phone: 512.743.4245

Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: April 24th - April 27th, 2013

Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival presented by the Paramount Theatre brings to Austin, TX some of the funniest, wittiest and oddest world-class comics from around the globe. This marathon of side-splitting nights throughout the city is slated to bring over 60 comedians doing everything from stand-up and sketch to improv and musical comedy. National headliners, up-and-comer and local Austin-based comedians ensure that there are options for every type of comedy fan; die-hards to those just looking for a fun night. The festival consists of 12 venues over 4 days with 60 comediansdoing 200 performances.

Paramount Theatre, Stateside at the Paramount, 29th Street Ballroom, Beale Street Tavern, Cap City Comedy Club, Mohawk, 501 Studios, New Movement Theatre, The Parish, Velveeta Room.

Website www.moontowercomedyfestival.com

Phone: 512.382.9017

Fusebox Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: April 17th - April 28th, 2013

Fusebox is an annual contemporary art and performance festival that takes place in Austin, TX each April. Fusebox championsinnovative works of art across a variety of different mediums. The festival acts as a catalyst for new ideas, new artistic models, and approaches to help us engage with the issues and questions that define contemporary life. Fusebox is an idea engine. A space where artists and audiences can take risks, ask questions and explore ideas together, break rules, and blur boundaries. It is a platform for visionary works, unabashed play, and new ways of engaging with our world.

Various museums throughout Austin.

Phone: 512.800.3066

Austin FOOD & WINE Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: April 26th - 28th, 2013

The Austin FOOD & WINE Festival kicks off an unforgettable weekend with an exclusive evening of gourmet nibbles, fine wine and spirits under the live oaks of Republic Square Park in the heart of the city. Savor bites prepared by a lineup of trailblazers from the Texas culinary scene, while rocking out to a live performance by Grammy award-winning artist Lucinda Williams. The Austin FOOD & WINE Festival is presented by FOOD & WINE Magazine, with 30 years of experience developing, organizing and sponsoring world-class culinary destination festivals around the country.

Republic Square Park.

Website: http://www.austinfoodandwinefestival.com

Phone: 888.512.SHOW

Nocturnal Festival - Texas

Location:Rockdale Event Date: April 26th - April 27th, 2013

The Fourth Annual Nocturnal Wonderland Festival Texas presented by Insomniac Productions is a two-day music and laser-light festival featuring a stellar line-up of popular bands from around the country. Staged at Apache Pass Fairgrounds in Rockdale, Texas, it is a huge gathering of music lovers converging on a small Texas town to rockout and experience spectacular laser-light shows.

Apache Pass Fairgrounds - 9112 FM 908 (Between Thorndale & Rockdale)

Website: http://www.nocturnalwonderland.com

Phone: 855.235.2867

Eeyore's 50th Annual Birthday Party

Location: Austin Event Date: April 27th, 2013

Outdoor festival and fundraising event celebrating the birthday of the lovable donkey character from Winnie-The-Pooh. No other festival highlights the Keep Austin Weird theme better than this event. See colorful and outrageous costumes, partake in games, face painting, enjoy ice cold beer, food, and lots of cultural music at this free all day event. Pease Park.

Website: http://www.eeyores.com

Phone: 512.448.5160

31st Annual Schlotzsky's Bun Run

Location: Austin Event Date: April 28th, 2013

Schlotzsky's is excited to host the 31st annual Schlotzsky's Bun Run in beautiful Austin, Texas! We are proud to be the longest-running 5K in the city and for the second time, we are also hosting a 10K as part of the Bun Run! All proceeds of the run benefit the Austin Sunshine Camps, which through the support of the Austin Young Men's Business League, has provided summer camping experiences and leadership opportunities for under-served youth in the Austin area. Get ready to run your buns off and raise funds for Austin Sunshine Camps. The 5K is for competitive (timed) runners as well as non-competitive runners/joggers/walkers/dog-walkers. The race is held along the shores of Lady Bird Lake at Auditorium Shores.

Website: www.bunrun.com

Phone: Not Listed

Old Pecan Street Spring Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: May 4th - May 5th, 2013

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 per event and generating $43 million in economic impact. East Sixth Street.
Website: http://www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com

Phone: None Listed

Kerrville Folk Festival

Location: Kerrville Event Dates: May 23th - June 9th, 2013

The Kerrville Folk Festivals are family oriented events held twice annually at the Quiet Valley Ranch, 9 miles south of Kerrville on Texas Hwy 16. The two festivals are The Kerrville Folk Festival starting on the Thursday before Memorial Day at the end of May and The Kerrville Wine and Music Festival in the fall. The music continues for 18 days with performances by more than 100 singer songwriters and their bands. Interspersed between weekends are workshops in songwriting, blues guitar, and harmonica. 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. The Texas Folk Music Foundation sponsors the Professional Development Program for Teachers the second mid-week of the festival and is a great way for teachers to earn continuing education credits while learning how to utilize music as a teaching tool. A variety of food items ranging from bar-b-que to vegetarian selections are available in the theater at our food service pavilion during main stage performance nights. Beer, wine, smoothies, soft drinks and gourmet coffee drinks are also available. The Kerr-Cafe is located in the Quiet Valley Ranch campgrounds and is open daily for breakfast, lunch and evening snacks. Ice, beer, and soft drinks are also available at the Kerr-try store in the campgrounds.

Website: www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com

Phone: 830-257-3600

Brew B-Que

Location:Conroe Event Date: May 26th - May 27th, 2013

Beer sampling , BBQ, Live Music, and Games! Enjoy the Lumber Jack Show featuring: chainsaw racing, obstacle pole racing, world champion cross-cut sawing, log rolling, spring board chopping, standing block chopping, underhand chopping and more. There are also Beer Game competitions that include activities like Washers, Quarters, Darts, Horseshoes, Coaster Flipping, Empty Keg Tossing, Beer Trivia, Beer Belly Competition, and Beer Pong. If thats not enough there is also Chihuahua races.

Website: www.roadwayevents.com

Phone: Not Listed

Austin Music & Wine Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: 2013 Dates TBA

Lots of food by some of Austins best-known chefs, live music from over 15 local bands, fine art, home dcor, jewelry, and other crafts by Texas artisans. Last but not least, the whole reason Festival goers spend their time with us on Memorial Day weekend the Wine! Over 20 (and still growing!) award-winning Texas wineries will be on hand to showcase the nectar of grapes and the finesse of winemaking. This year, the festival will culminate with the newly developed park next to the new Whole Foods at The Domain.

Website: http://www.austinwineandmusicfestival.com

Phone: None Listed

44th Annual Fiesta Amistad

Location: Round Rock Event Date: May 28th - May 29th, 2013

Central Texas' largest Hispanic two day event. Fiesta Amistad is always held on Memorial Day weekend and features live music, plenty of food, and family entertainment. S. Brown St. & W. Bagdad St.

Website: http://www.elamistadclub.com/fiesta09

Phone: 512.844.5222

ROT Rally - Republic Of Texas Biker Rally

Location: Austin Event Date: June 13th - June 16th, 2013

The Republic of Texas Biker Rally (ROT Biker Rally) is the biggest motorcycle rally in Texas and one of largest motorcycle events in the U.S.Enthusiasts come enjoy the amazing motorcycles, the Austin nightlife and of course the beautiful Texas women.The four-day ROT Rally starts June 13th and runs through June 16th, 2013. The rally is always the second Thursday in June each year and is held at the Travis County Exposition Center in Northeast Austin Texas.The rally is known for its high caliber music acts, after all, Austin Texas is the Live Music Capital of the World. The ROT Rally is proud to be a part of Austin and bring top named entertainment to the event each year. Past years headliners include names like Hank Williams Jr., Willie Nelson, Bret Michaels, Joan Jett, Paul Rogers, Steppenwolf, and Charlie Daniels to name a few. This year David Allen Coes headlines with special guest, Ray Wylie Hubbard. The City of Austin cooperates by closing off 54 square blocks of the downtown area for a huge gathering of bikers on Congress Ave. and Sixth Street on Friday, June 14th. It is considered the largest biker party in a downtown area of any metropolitan city. The ROT Rally expects more than 50,000 participants in 2013, and will draw over 200,000 spectators to the downtown streets of Austin during the Friday Night of ROT.The attractions out at the Travis County Expo Center include a ride in bike show, custom bike builders, The World Famous Wall of Death, Comedians, nationally re-knowned bands,The Paradise Bar, a tattoo expo, contests for the ladies, stunt riders, 350 vendors and distributors, the ROT Rally Friday night parade and more. The Guinness Book of World Records certified the ROT Parade as the "Longest Parade of Motorcycles." Travis County Expo Center and Sixth Street.

Website: http://www.rotrally.com

Phone: 512.252.9768

KGSR Blues on the Green

Location: Austin Event Dates: May thru August 2013 (Wednesdays) Dates TBA

Bring your friends and family out every other Wednesday evening between May and mid August to enjoy six big nights of Austins longest running FREE music series. Patrons can enjoy food and non-alcoholic beverages from local restaurants, and stop by our local charity area for volunteer and donation information. Blankets, lawn chairs, dogs on leashes, children are all welcome. Zilker Park

Website: http://www.kgsr.com/Other/blues/

Phone: Not Listed

Keep Austin Weird Fest and 5K

Location: Austin Event Date: June 22nd, 2013

Unofficially known as "the slowest 5K you'll ever run," 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. Dont forget to wear your weird costume. After the race enjoy the Keep Austin Weird Festival where there will be live music and Austin-based food & drink vendors.

Website: www.keepaustinweirdfest.com

Phone: Not Listed

Urban Assault Ride

Location: Austin Event Date: 2013 Date TBA

The Urban Assault Ride has evolved from a lifelong love affair for bikes and all things bike related. The 1st UAR was in Austin TX in June 2003. The idea was to combine all the cool things from bike races, adventure races, and music festivals into one crazy event. It has since grown to be one of the biggest cycling events in the country! The Urban Assault Ride is the biggest bicycle scavenger hunt series in the nation You and your teammate will set out on a city-wide quest for 'checkpoints' on your favorite two-wheeled bike. At each checkpoint, you'll drop your bikes and complete a funky/adventurous obstacle course, then remount your bikes and hit the streets for more.

Website: www.urbanassultride.com

Phone: Not Listed

Frontier Days Celebration

Location: Round Rock Event Date: July 4th, 2013

A parade, jalapeno pepper contest, childrens games, washers tournament,Sam Bass Shootout and fireworks were all part of the City of Round Rocks July 4 Frontier Days Celebration.The day started with the parade through downtown Round Rock at 10:00 am,

followed by festivities all afternoon atOld Settlers Park.At the park,participate in the washer'stournament, Round Rock the Boat Regatta, pony rides, inflatables and childrens games, arts and crafts vendors, Ballet Folklorico dancers and a reenactment of the historical Sam Bass Shootout, all leading up to the annual fireworks celebration.

Website: http://www.roundrockfrontierdays.com

Phone: 512.218.5400

7th Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: August 17th, 2013

Do you scream for ice cream? If you do, bring yourself, your friends, your family, and even your dog to the 5th Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival. This yummy event will include lot's of games, activities, contests and live entertainment as well as what we all scream for ICE CREAM!

Website: www.austinicecreamfestival.com

Phone:512.441.9015

18th Annual Austin Fall Home & Garden Show

Location: Austin Event Date: August 23rd - August 25th, 2013

Hundreds of exhibitors display the latest in home and garden products and technology spread over thousands of square feet for everything from builders, contractors, the latest materials, and everything from pools and spas and decks, to landscaping equipment and tools and entertainment systems for outdoor entertaining. Austin Convention Center

Website: www.austinhomeandgardenshow.com

Phone: 210.408.0998

9th Annual Austin Bat Fest & Night Of The Bat
Location: Austin Event Date: August 24th, 2013

Eighth Annual Austin Bat Fest features the largest Mexican Free-Tail Bat Colony in North America with approx. 2 million bats taking flight at dusk. There will be arts & crafts booths, food, refreshments, children's activities, costume contests,and educational displays. See more thaneight live bands on two stages. Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, Free Admission. 100 S. Congress.
Website: http://www.roadwayevents.com

Phone: 512.441.9015

23rd Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
Location: Austin Event Date: August 25th, 2013

Amateurs and pros compete with their hottest, sweetest and most original sauces in a taste-off. You gotta eat the heat to beat the heat during the Summer in Ausin. Winners get a bottling contract for their concoction.

Waterloo Park.
Website: http://www.austinchronicle.com

Phone: 512.454.5766

Kerrville Wine & Music Festival

Location: Kerrville Event Dates: August 30th - September 1st, 2013

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 worlds best songwriters.The Kerrville Wine & Music Festival features three, 6-hour evening concerts and two, 2-hour afternoon concerts by two dozen singer-songwriters.During the evening concerts only, we have booths set up for Texas top winemakers who offer tastes, glasses, or bottles of their current vintage wines. Craft Vendors, Food and Wine Booths are located in the Kennedy Outdoor Theater and will be open each festival day at 6 p.m., with the music starting at 7.Please be advised that this event isn't your typical "wine tasting" party.Wine will only be available in the Kennedy Outdoor Theater during the evening concerts.Wine will not be available during the day or in the campgrounds unless you choose to participate in one of the Saturday or Sunday afternoon Wine Seminars. A variety of food items ranging from bar-b-que to vegetarian selections are available in the theater at our food service pavilion during main stage performance nights. Beer, wine, smoothies, soft drinks and gourmet coffee drinks are also available.

Website: www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com

Phone: 830-257-3600

Gourmet Chili Pepper and Salsa Festival

Location: Fredericksburg Event Dates: September 14th - September 15th, 2013

Spice it up! This festival is held at the Wildseed Farms, known best for its wild flowers, has planted several fields of peppers: chilies for ristras and drying, specialty and ethnic peppers, sweet and hot peppers, southwestern style chilies, ornamental peppers and more. Enjoy live music; booths to sample salsas and other great, spicy foods; a balloon show that includes a Balloon Glow Friday at dusk, and a Balloon Launch Saturday morning; guest chefs and speakers; a butterfly haus; market center; and Brewbonnet Biergarten,. You can even pick your own peppers for $5.00 per container.

Website: www.tex-fest.com

Phone: 830-997-8515

Cedar Park BYDEE Art Festival

Location: Cedar Park 2013 Dates TBA

The Cedar Park Bydee Art Festival is a celebration of art, music, dance and food. Enjoy food concessions, music, fine arts fair, crafts fair, jugglers, performances, caricatures, face painting and art projects.

Website: www.cedarparkfun.com

Phone: 512.401.5000

Fantastic Fest

Location: Austin Event Date: September 19th - September 26th, 2013

FantasticFest is the largest genre film festival in the U.S., specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and action movies from all around the world. In years past the festival has presented the world premieres of THERE WILL BE BLOOD, APOCALYPTO, CITY OF EMBER, ZOMBIELAND, GENTLEMEN BRONCO and Disney's FRANKENWEENIE 3D from director Tim Burton. Previous guests at Fantastic Fest have included Mel Gibson, Bill Murray, Dolph Lundgren, Jemaine Clement, Paul Rudd, Bill Pullman, Paul Thomas Anderson, Kevin Smith, Jon Favreau,George Romero, Darren Aronofsky and Mike Judge. The festival features a full line-up, including world, national and regional premieres of new, up-and-coming genre films.

Website: www.fantasticfest.com

Phone: Not Listed

Old Pecan Street Fall Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: September 28th - September 29th, 2013

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 per event and generating $43 million in economic impact. East Sixth Street.
Website: http://www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com

Phone: None Listed

19th Annual Hairy Man Festival

Location: Round Rock Event Date: September 28th, 2013

According to legend, the Hairy Man haunts the winding road along Brushy Creek. Many legends persist about the Hairy Man, but some believe he was an infant accidentally left behind by settlers heading west in the 1800s. Raised by wild animals in the fern bluffs, the Hairy Man viewed the creek as his own. He resented the intrusion of strangers into his territory and would jump out of the trees to frighten people away. Or, hanging from the leafy canopy above the road, he would drag his feet across the top of passing carriages. On one occasion, the Hairy Man attacked a horse-drawn wagon, spooking the horses. The old hermit was supposedly run over by the wagon and killed, and now his spirit lingers along the creek and road. Like many others have reported through the years, perhaps you will see him running behind your car late one night as you drive through the pitch black darkness of Hairy Man road. The 19th Annual Hairy Man Festival celebrates the legend and is a family fun-centered event that raises money for many local charities and offers a full day of food, arts & crafts, children's activities, special performances, and live music all day. Also, there is a Hairiest Man contest which features a $500 cash prize this year.

Cat Hollow Park, 8600 O' Connor Dr.

Website: http://www.hairymanfestival.org

Phone: None Listed

26th Annual Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: October 3rd - October 6th, 2013

AGLIFF Family Screenings Program focuses on providing film screenings and community building for LGBTQ families. AGLIFF is dedicated through this program to give families the opportunity to build LGBTQ family awareness and support. This project is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division and by a grant from the Texas Commission for the Arts.

Website: www.agliff.org

Phone: 512.302.9889

Oktoberfest

Location: Fredericksburg Event Date:October 4th - October 6th, 2013

Oktoberfest is a colorful, festive celebration of German heritage. It has become an annual tradition around the world. Oktoberfest in Fredricksburg is a community event of family entertainment featuring two stages and two tents with continuous oompah music, art & crafts, children's fun area, a German bier tent, and vineyard area, plus delicious food and drink ... all weekend long. Celebrate with German food and drink, polka and waltz contests, music, artisans, Kinderpark, souvenirs and more. Markt Platz.
Website: http://www.oktoberfestinfbg.com

Phone: 830.997.4810

State Fair Of Texas

Location: Dallas Event Date: September 27th - October 20th, 2013
Enjoy entertainment, exhibits, great food, auto show and much much more. Fair Park. Also enjoy the great Red River Shootout football rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl while in Dallas on October 05, 2013.
Website: http://www.bigtex.com

Phone: 214.565.9931

Austin City Limits Music Festival

Location: Austin Event Dates: October 4th - October 6th, 2013 & October 11th - October 13th, 2013
The lineup for the 12th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival is yet to be announced.This will be the first year the festival will be spread out over two consecutive weekends.  Past lineups have included popular newer bands such as Gotye and Bass Nectar, as well as great classic bands like The Red-Hot Chili Peppers and Neil Young and Crazy Horse as headliners. The undercard on lasy years schedule included such diverse acts as The Shins, Weezer, Band of Skulls, The Whigs, Steve Earle, and Asleep At The Wheel. Also includes activities, arts & crafts, art market, food vendors and more.

Zilker Park.
Website: http://www.aclfestival.com

Phone: 512.404.4500

Austin Jazz Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: October 5th, 2013

A fun day of top jazz artists performing in the beautiful Zilker park at the Hillside Theatre. This years' schedule includes Butch Miles Jazz Express, Black Red Black, Jitterbug Vipers, and James Polk & Co.

Website: www.austinjazzsociety.org

Phone: 512.422.1371

Texas Renaissance Festival

Loaction: Plantersville Event Date: October 6th - November 25th, 2013 (Weekends)

The Texas Renaissance Festival is the nation's largest, most acclaimed renaissance theme park. The enchanted 55 acre village comes to life as all of Europe comes to pay homage to the King and Queen with Eight Themed Weekends. Hundreds of costumed performers are showcased in over 200 daily performances. Visitors meander along shaded cobblestone walkways visiting over 340 shoppes overflowing with unique arts and crafts or offering delicious foods and beverages. All ages will be amused by the games of skill and human-powered rides. Revel in the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and beauty of this authentically recreated 16th Century British village with lush landscaped grounds covered with beautiful gardens and vines.

Website: www.texrenfest.com

Phone: 800.458.3435

Hutto Olde Tyme Days

Location: Hutto Event Date: October 19th, 2013

Hutto Olde Tyme Days festival, held in downtown Hutto, features a parade, classic car show, 3 ring circus, and a washers competition, along with over 100 booths with a large variety of foods, arts and crafts.

Website: www.oldtymedays.com

Phone: 512.759.4400

Austin Film Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: October 24th -October 31st, 2013

The 10th annual AFF features a four-day conference, eight days of films and parties with one-of-a kind networking opportunities for filmmakers, screenwriters and film lovers. It is dedicated to furthering the art, craft and business of writers and filmmakers and recognizing their contributions to film, television and new media. The AFF supports the work of aspiring and established writers and filmmakers by providing unique cultural events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation, and encouraging dynamic and long-lasting community partnerships.

Website:www.austinfilmfestival.com

Phone: 512.478.4795

Viva La Vida Fest: 30th Annual Dia De Los Muertos

Location: Austin Event Date: October 19th, 2013

Austins largest and longest-running Day of the Dead festival featuring Latino artists and entertainment, educational art activities, and a grand procession in the heart of downtown. Viva la Vida Fest celebrates life and our environment through art and culture, using the traditions of Dia de los Muertos. The festival brings together a diversity of people in Austin to pay homage to friends, family, and heroes. The festival features agrand procession followed by a costume contest and a street celebration with: natural and organic Mexican and Tex-Mex foods and beverages, hands-on art activities & artist demos, local artist and retail booths, spectacular, larger-than-life props, live music and dance performances!

Website: www.mexic-artemuseum.org

Phone: 512.480.9373

Texas Book Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: October 26th - October 27th, 2013

The Texas Book Festival celebrates authors and their contributions to the culture of literacy, ideas and imagination. The festival was established in 1995 by First Lady Laura Bush, a former librarian and an ardent advocate of literacy. It has quickly evolved into one of the premier literary events in the country, annually hosting over 200 Texas and nationally known authors. Approximately 40,000 visitors participate annually in a weekend of author readings and presentations, panel discussions, book signings, and musical entertainment. Texas State Capitol.

Website: http://www.texasbookfestival.org

Phone: 512.477.4055

Tour De Fat

Location: Austin Event Date: October 19th, 2013

The Tour De Fatis an event that travels through 13 cities in the US spreading the good word about the positive social offerings of he bicycle encouraging people to trade in their cars for bikes. The event includes a parade, costumes, port-a-karaoke, bikes and beer. Fiesta Gardens.

Website: www.newbelgium.com

Phone: 970-221-0524

Zombie Ball

Location: Austin Event Date: October 26th, 2013

A fun Halloween event that features scary characters, three stages of music, the 2nd largest disco ball in Texas, and high-end video capable lighting installations. Dancing and fun dead people everywhere. Last years' music included Bob Schneider & The Scabs. Headliners this year have yet to be announced. Moody Theatre.

Website: www.zombieball.com

Phone: Not Listed

8th Annual Fun Fun Fun Fest

Location: Austin Event Date: November 8th - November 10th, 2013

This annual two-day music festival features live music and cool bands that showcase Austin's diverse musical landscape. Previous years have brought in bands such as Girl Talk, Spoon, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Black Angels and more. Auditorium Shores.

Website: http://www.funfunfunfest.com

Phone: None Listed

Wurstfest

Location: New Braunfels Event Date: November 1st - November 10th, 2013

A unique celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun for over 50 years!
Enjoy great music, good fun, food and special events that is
Oktoberfest, Texas Style!. Wurst Hall in Landa Park

Website: http://www.wurstfest.com

Phone: 800.221.4369

22nd Austin Powwow and Native American Indian Heritage Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: November 2nd, 2013

The Annual Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival is the nation's largest annual school event and the largest American Indian annual gathering in Texas. Enjoy this single-day gathering of traditional American Indian dancing, singing, arts, crafts, foods and traditional/contemporary entertainment.

Website: www.austinpowwow.org

Phone: Not Listed

Hot Rod Revolution

Location: Austin Event Date: November 2nd, 2013

The Hot Rod Revolution is a pre-1948 traditional car show featuring some of the most historically significant cars the state of Texas has to offer. See hot rods that set records at Bonneville and graced many a magazine cover. Camp Mabry.

Website: http://hotrodrevolution.com/

Phone: Not Listed

Austin Celtic Festival

Location: Austin Event Date: November 2nd - November 3rd, 2013

The largest gathering of celts in central Texas. The festival is designed to celebrate the authentic music honed by the Celtic people. The Austin Celtic Festival highlights traditions and achievements to celebrate the extraordinary craftsmanship and study that made places like Ireland and Scotland leaders in folk music and dance. Enjoy music, food, and vendors.

Website: www.austincelticfestival.com

Phone: Not Listed

Formula One - United States Grand Prix Racing

Location: Austin Event Date: November 15th - November 17th, 2013

The United States Grand Prix is a motor race which has been run on and off since 1908, when it was known as the American Grand Prize. The race later became part of the Formula One World Championship. Over 41 editions, the race has been held at nine locations, most recently in 2007 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The race is due to return to the F1 calendar in the 2012 season at Austin, Texas on 18 November 2012.

Formula One Race Track at Elroy.

Website: www.formula1.com

Phone: 888.205.3315

A Christmas Affair

Location: Austin Event Date: November 14th -November 17th, 2013

The Junior League of Austin sponsors this annual holiday event consisting of hundreds of merchants and participants exhibiting and selling their items, along with food, drinks, and entertainment. Have fun and get a jump on the holiday shopping season at the same time.

Website: www.jlaustin.org

Phone: 512.467.8982

Extravagasm

Location: Austin Event Date: November 2013 Dates TBA

Extravagasm is a celebration of all things erotic, exotic, sexy & sensual and hedonistic. Your most outrageous ensemble and/or your best fetish gear are highly encouraged. There are door prizes from Forbidden Fruit, and swag from Clips4Sale and other sponsors awarded throughout the evening for most exorbitant outfits and kinkiest costumes! Enjoy the Golden Go-Go Squad dancers plus chocolate body painting, and spanking stations.

Website: http://www.forbiddenfruit.com/extravagasm/

Phone: 512.478.8358

23rd Annual Turkey Trot

Location: Austin Event Date: November 23rd, 2013

Gather the whole family for Austins Thanksgiving Day Tradition, benefiting Caritas of Austin. The ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot is a chip-timed five mile run, one mile walk and Stepping Stone School Kids K. Join over 15,000 Central Texans and their families at Texas largest five mile race. Run, walk or jog in any event and enjoy food, live music and a giant tent full of games, arts and crafts run by Stepping Stone School for the kids.

Website: www.thundercloud.com

Phone: 512-479-8805

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

Location: Austin Event Date: December 12th - December 24th, 2013

Holiday Shopping, Live Music, and Fun. 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. Palmer Events Center

Website: http://www.armadillobazaar.com

Phone: 512.447.1605