Events
BY GRANT CRAWFORD
Family Campout The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department will host its 12th annual Family Campout at Old Settlers Park, where families will set up a tent, eat dinner, play games, sit around the campfire and watch a movie. Registration is required to attend. • Sept. 13, 4 p.m.-Sept. 14, 8 a.m. • $15 per person • 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov
at Texas State University at Round Rock campus. The exhibit will showcase a wide range of mediums and feature over 100 pieces of large art by local artists. • Sept. 15, 2-4 p.m. • Free • 1555 University Blvd., Round Rock • www.roundrockarts.org The BBQ Thing The Rotary Club of Round Rock will host its annual barbecue cook off and fundraiser, with competitions for best pork ribs, beef brisket and chicken. This year the event will also include steak, bloody mary and margarita competitions. The event will also have live music, a silent auction, raffle and cash bar. Tickets can Penfold Theatre Grand Opening Gala Penfold Theatre Company will host a gala celebrating the opening of its new performing arts location in Round Rock. The event, which will offer guests a first look at the new theater, will feature hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, interactive games and a champagne toast. • Sept. 28, 6:45 p.m. • $90 (admission) • 2120 N. Mays St., Round Rock • www.penfoldtheatre.org
• $50 (ages 18 and up), $20 (ages 6-18), $75 (VIP ticket) • 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • www.thebbqthing.com Kalahari Food & (Not Just) Wine Festival Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock will host its annual festival showcasing the resort’s dining options as well as local and national beverage brands. The event will include cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, raffles and a silent auction. • Sept. 22, noon-4 p.m. • $149 (general admission), $189 (VIP admission) Round Rock Arts Fest The annual festival, formerly known as Chalk Walk, will feature hundreds of artists, vendors and musicians. The three-day event, to be held at Centennial Plaza in Downtown Round Rock, will showcase a variety of fine art, crafts, chalking and theatrical performances. • Oct. 4, 5-9 p.m.; Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov
September
9/11 Memorial at Flag Plaza at Yonders Point The Texas Fallen Project will place 2,977 flags at Yonders Point in Old Settlers Park, where the community is invited to honor and reflect on the lives lost during 9/11. • Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m.-Sept. 11, 11 p.m. • Free • 3103 Aten Loop, Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov Big Show Reception Round Rock Arts will host a reception for its Big Show exhibit, which will be located in the Avery Building
• 3001 Kalahari Blvd., Round Rock • www.kalahariresorts.com/texas
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