Fun Annual Events in Austin, TX!


Austin is known for being a city with ALOT to do and see. Here are some annual events that the locals flock to every year!

 CARNAVAL
February 20, 2010
Austin's Brazilian-style Mardi Gras. Over 30 years as Austin's best party.
  
 SXSW
March 12-21, 2010
Austin's eclectic melting pot boils during the South by Southwest entertainment industry summit. Record-company executives, producers, dot-commers...and other movers and shakers decend on the city looking to discover the next hot musical act or independent filmmaker.
  
 Austin Reggae Festival
April 16-18, 2010
The 12th annual Austin (Bob Marley) Reggae Festival brings thousands of reggae fans to Auditorium Shores for two days of music, food, arts & crafts and fun. The event celebrates the loving spirit of Bob Marley, whose message of peace, tolerance and non-violent change continues to build global momentum even twenty years after his death.
  
 Eeyore's Birthday Party
April 24th, 2010
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.
  
 The Pecan Street Festival
May 1-2 & Sept 25-26, 2010
Some 150,000 people will attend this popular Bi-annual festival to view beautiful handmade arts and crafts by some 250 carefully juried artisans from all over the U.S. Great food and drink and live music on six stages by local Austin entertainers.
  
Republic of Texas Biker Rally
June 10-13,2010
The "Biggest Biker Rally in Texas" rolls on 6th Street this weekend.
  
Hot Sauce Festival
August 29, 2010
In the twenty years since its inception, what started as a friendly contest between Austin and San Antonio has become one of the largest annual contest events in the world. Free to the public, the event draws upwards of 15,000 spectators and more than 300 entries every year. Live music and some of the best hot sauce in the world.
  
Austin City Limits
Music Festival
October 8-10, 2010
The 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.
  
 Austin Film Festival
October 21-28, 2010
The 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.
  
 Fun Fun Fun Fest
November, 2010
This music festival features underground music of rising stars. If you attend this festival you'll be able to say you saw these bands before they were mainstream.
  
 East Austin Studio Tour
November 13-21, 2010
EAST is a celebration of Austin’s creative culture and a chance for the community to get a behind the scenes look at working artists’ spaces and processes. Visitors can learn about an artist’s tools and techniques, purchase art, watch demonstrations and talk with artists about their work. 
  
  
  
  
  

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