Community
BY JESSICA MCLAREN
Spring festival guide
Check out the following events from across the Central Texas area, as recently reported by Community Impact .
Bee Cave
Georgetown
Dripping Springs
Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival Hundreds of artists will converge for one of the country’s longest-running outdoor arts fairs. The nonprot Pecan Street Association will channel proceeds toward historic Sixth Street preservation. • May 9-10, times vary • Free • 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave • www.pecanstreetfestival.org
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 ocial ower. • April 24-26, times vary • Free
Dripping Springs Founders Day A walking-only parade will kick o three days of carnival rides, a cook-o, street dances, live music, and more than 150 vendors celebrating the town’s 1850 founding. Proceeds will go to local programs. • April 24-26, times vary • Free • Mercer Street, Dripping Springs • www.cityofdrippingsprings.com/founders-day www.cityofdrippingsprings.com/founders-day
• 710 S. Main St., Georgetown • https://visit.georgetown.org
Austin
Liberty Hill
Round Rock
Austin Blues Festival Antone’s founder launched the rst edition in 1999 to put his favorite blues artists on a stage together. The annual two-day outdoor event will return this spring. • April 25-26, gates open 11 a.m. • Starting at $89 • 1401 Trinity St., Austin • www.austinbluesfestival.com
Whimsy and Wonder Seven live bands, interactive art demos, street performers, artisan vendors, and wine tastings will transform the downtown corridor. • May 16, 6-10 p.m. • Free • 1000 Main St., Liberty Hill • www.experiencelhtx.com/whimsyandwonder
Mainly Art Fifteen local visual artists will take over Main Street for an afternoon of work and conversation. The annual event aims to connect residents, families, and visitors with the local arts scene. • April 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free
• 221 E. Main St., Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov
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