Northwest Austin Edition | March 2026

BY JESSICA MCLAREN

Red Poppy Festival Georgetown’s downtown square will transform over three days into a mix of artisan markets, live music, food vendors and a Saturday parade celebrating the city’s official flower. Sunday will bring a pet parade and artisan market to close out the weekend. • April 24-26, times vary • Free • Downtown, 710 S. Main St., Georgetown • https://visit.georgetown.org

Eeyore’s Birthday Party A UT student threw the first Eeyore-themed party in 1964, and the tradition—music, costumes, food and games—has held ever since. Run entirely by unpaid volunteers, the annual event has donated over $273,000 to the Austin community. • April 25, 11 a.m. • Free • Pease District Park, 1100 Kingsbury St., Austin • www.eeyores.org

Austin Blues Festival Antone’s founder launched the first edition in 1999 simply to put his favorite blues artists on a stage together. The annual two-day outdoor event will return this spring, co-presented by Waterloo Greenway. • April 25-26, gates open 11 a.m. • Starting at $89 • Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, 1401 Trinity St., Austin • www.austinbluesfestival.com

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