Southwest Austin - Dripping Springs | April 2024

Events

BY SARAH HERNANDEZ

Dripping Springs Ag Boosters Annual Crawfish Boil & Auction

May

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This dinner and auction will raise scholarship funds and purchase 4-H and Future Farmers of America projects from the Hays County Youth Livestock Show. All proceeds benefit the youth of Dripping Springs 4-H and FFA. • May 11, 6-9 p.m. • $10 (ages 12 and under), $30 (adults) • Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs • www.dsagboosters.org Herbal Scrubs & Oils with Native Plants Have a self-care day or make a Mother’s Day gift at this workshop where participants will learn to make herbal- infused bath salts and body oils with Texas native plants. Registration is required.

Fiesta Austin: Cinco de Mayo Culture, live music, art and food will come together at this festival. There will be over 40 vendors, a cornhole tournament, a kids’ zone and more with performances by Chris “Tejano Man” Tristan, Jaime DeAnda, Conjunto Cats and more. • May 4, 1-10 p.m. • Free (children age 12 and under), $5 (presale), $7 (gate tickets) • Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., Austin • www.fiestaaustin.org May the Fourth: The Bark Side Celebrate “Star Wars” Day with your furry friends. There will be coffee and cocktails, a pet costume contest, a photo booth, and special training with Neighbors wranglers. Preregistration is required. • May 4, 4-6 p.m. • $20 per dog, $10 for members • Neighbors Dog Park & Coffee Shop, 5609 S. Congress Ave., 220, Austin • www.eventcreate.com/e/neighbors-starwars Dripping Springs Trade Days Over 100 vendor booths will sell home and garden decor, jewelry, art, wreaths, gourmet foods, boutique clothing, and more. • May 4-5; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday) • Free (admission) • Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs • Facebook: Up Events Trade Days Keep Austin Loud Fest This two-night music festival will feature artists including Damaris, Clttr, Rococo Disco, Wild Wren and more. The festival is open to all ages. • May 10-11, doors at 6 p.m. • $10 • The Far Out Lounge, 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin • www.thefaroutaustin.com

Third Annual Texas Wine Auction Proceeds from this annual event will go toward supporting mental health initiatives for the community and continued research in wine making. • May 4, 6-11:30 p.m. • $200-$2,000

• May 12, 1-3 p.m. • $50 per person • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin • www.wildflower.org

• Carter Creek Winery and Resort, 4064 W. Hwy. 290, Johnson City • www.texaswineauction.com

Fanatec GT World Challenge This three-day festival will feature on-track sports car racing. Fans will have access to an open paddock with teams and drivers, autograph sessions and more. • May 17-19, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free (children 12 years and under), $16.45-$517 • Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin • www.circuitoftheamericas.com 14th Annual RED Arena Round-Up Cheer on horseback riders of all ability levels in RED Arena’s annual horse show. There will be free children’s activities, including an opportunity to pet miniature horses. Proceeds from the barbecue lunch, silent auction and raffles benefit scholarships and horse care. • May 17-18; 4-7 p.m. (Friday), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Saturday) • Free (admission) • RED Arena, 2435 W. Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs • www.redarena.org Austin Chicken Wing Festival At this all-you-can-eat wing festival, vote for your

favorite wings from a variety of Austin’s wing restaurants and food trucks. • May 18, 1-6 p.m. • $29.98 (children age 12 and under), $54.99 (general admission) • South Austin Beer Garden, 10700 Menchaca Road, Austin • www.wingfestatx.com Hot Luck Festival The food events and music shows will exhibit some of Austin’s best chefs and talented musicians. The festival was founded by Franklin Barbecue owner Aaron Franklin, Mohawk owner James Moody and Feast Portland co-founder Mike Thelin. • May 23-26, event times vary • $15-$595

• Event locations vary • www.hotluckfest.com

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