Community Corner
Your Ultimate Guide To Festivals In And Around Austin This Fall
Looking to enjoy fall to the fullest? See what festivals are in store this October in Austin and surrounding areas.
Friday, Oct. 4- Sunday, Oct. 6 & Friday, Oct. 11 - Sunday, Oct. 13
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ACL Festival features a diverse lineup of acts every year with 8 stages, more than 125 performances – and best of all, two weekends.
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Friday, Oct. 4 from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. & Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
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Get ready for Round Rock's largest festival for the arts, where the community is invited to enjoy a weekend of events, including beautiful sidewalk murals and chalk art, musicians, theatrical performances, children's performances and plenty of food and drinks. The Chalk Walk Arts Festival draws thousands each year and strives to make the arts accessible to all.
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14th Annual Leander Bluegrass Festival
Friday, Oct. 4 & Saturday, Oct. 5 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
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An annual fall event, the Leander Bluegrass Festival features live music, concessions, kids activities, and local vendors at the historical Mason Homestead. All are welcome and admission is free. This 2-day event promises to delight crowds of all ages.
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Saturday, Oct. 5 beginning at 10 a.m.
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Come out and enjoy a perfect day of coffee, teas, delicious food and more! The Austin Coffee & Cordials Festival boasts 80+ coffee roasts to explore from all over the world in one spot, as well as brunch-style vendors, CBD coffee and tea, great music and loads of activities for the kids. You'll enjoy stunning views of Fair Market Venue and an outdoor lawn for kids and pets to enjoy!
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Indian Street Food Festival 2019
Saturday, Oct. 5 at beginning at 4 p.m.
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The 1st Annual Indian Street Food Festival is an opportunity for everyone to come out and enjoy authentic food from India and feature live entertainment, kids activities and more. Kids 12 and under are FREE, tickets $5 presale and $8 at the door.
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Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m - Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m.
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Enjoy a weekend of DJs, Live Music, Bonfires & Drums, Drum Circle + Giant Bonfire(bring instruments), Psychedelic, cosmic bluegrass & more. Event will feature a Silent Disco Dance Party(w/ disco ball); Fire Spinners are welcome to light-up and there will be multiple Stages, Tea Lounge, and plenty of camping space.
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Saturday, Oct. 12 beginning at 11 a.m.
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The most authentic Oktoberfest in Austin celebrates its 16th year and includes great food, drinks and fun activities for all ages. The festival is located in the heart of the Red River Cultural District where you will find one of Austin’s best kept secrets, the German Free School: a historical building and terraced gardens to enjoy the afternoon of all things German and Gemütlichkeit. Gemütlichkeit, you ask? It’s a German word used to describe a state of belonging, warmth, and friendliness. Bands: Walburg Boys, Austin Polka Band, Off the Grid and more.
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Saturday, Oct. 19 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Bring Fido and come join Phydeaux and Friends, Nulo Pet Food and Zignature for adoptions, vendors, costume contest, photo booth and parades! There will also be demonstrations from the Austin K9 Unit, Flyball and some lure chasing! Costume Contest Categories- (Each Category will have 3 winners; Single, Double or Group) Best Musical Talent; Best TV Character; Best Movie Character; Best Super Hero. Winners will receive a Trophy and Gift Baskets!
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Sunday, Oct. 20 beginning at 12 p.m.
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Come out to the 1-Day Taste-a-Thon & Food Truck Festival located at the Austin American-Statesman. Only 1,000 judges (get a tasting band/sample). Also open for general feasting/people's choice voting$10,000 Best-Truck Winner announced at 6:30 PM.
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Austin Fermentation Festival 2019
Sunday, Oct. 20 beginning at 10 a.m.
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Enjoy a day filled with workshops focused on fermented foods, an expanded farmers’ market w/ a focus on fermented products, specialty dishes from local chefs that feature fermented ingredients. The festival will feature live music and a silent auction with prizes from wonderful local businesses!
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Thursday, Oct. 24 - Thursday, Oct. 31 beginning at 6 p.m.
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Enjoy 8 full days of film for the October event featuring over 180 films, Q&A's, indie breakouts, narrative and documentary competition features, classic retrospectives, and an incredible shorts program. Purchase a film pass to get you into any of the venues throughout Austin.
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Saturday, Oct. 26 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday evening, Oct. 26: Lit Crawl Austin, Red River District & Sunday, Oct. 27 11:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m.
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The Texas Book Festival is a FREE 2-day event, open to the public. Regarded as one of the largest and most prestigious literary festivals in the country, Texas Book Festival hosts 300+ nationally and critically recognized adult and children's authors, 100+ exhibitors, local food trucks, family activities, and opportunities to meet authors and book lovers.
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Saturday, Oct. 26 beginning at 11 a.m.
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Fable Fest is a unique event that brings costumes, storytelling and live demonstrations to the Cedar Park community. Enjoy a day of fun for the entire family and benefitting the Cedar Park Library Foundation.
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Saturday, Oct. 26 beginning at 12 p.m.
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Come out and enjoy Fresh Live Maine Lobster prepared to perfection and revel in the festivities including live music, tasty treats and eats, savory drinks, and lawn games. Everyone is welcome and there will be plenty of activities for all ages.
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