While the dates change, there are plenty of annual events that happen in every month. The dates will obviously change every year so please check the link and/or the phone number before you head out.
January
Red Eye Regatta – The Austin Yacht Club rings in the new year with boat races on Lake Travis
FronteraFest – Hyde Park Theatre does five weeks of alternative theatre
Austin Boat Show – Exactly what it sounds like
February
Carnaval Brasilero – Austin has the largest Carnaval celebration outside of Brazil
Mardi Gras – Another big transplanted party.
March
South by Southwest – The music, film, and interactive conference that has become one of the signature Austin events
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo – Probably exactly what you would imagine. Rodeos, livestock, carnival rides, and heart stopping food
Zilker Park Kite Festival – Professional and amateur kite-flyers gather once a year to show off their wares
Texas Guitar Show – Consumer guitar show
April
Eeyore Birthday Party – An outdoor celebration of the grumpy Winnie the Pooh character. A bohemian festival that has become a way of raising money for non-profits.
Austin Reggae Festival – Music, arts, and Jamaican food all weekend on Auditorium Shores
May
O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships – Yeah. Its a competition for the best pun.
Old Pecan Street Arts Festival – Biannual live music, arts, crafts, and food show on Sixth Street.
June
Republic of Texas Biker Rally – The state’s largest rally attracts Harley riders from all over the country
July
Austin Symphony Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks – The biggest concert and fireworks show in town attracts thousands to Auditorium Shores every year
August
Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival – If August wasn’t hot enough, you will get plenty of opportunities to taste and buy hot sauce from pros and amateurs
Austin Ice Cream Festival As if you need an excuse to eat ice cream.
BatFest – There is always a reason to have a multi-stage music festival in Austin. The return of the bats is as good as any.
September
Austin City Limits – This weekend of music is arguably what put Austin on the map for most people. Whatever time of year you are reading this…go ahead and try and get your tickets.
Old Pecan Street Arts Festival – Biannual live music, arts, crafts, and food show on Sixth Street
Chilympiad – Men’s state cookoff championship.
Austin Shakespeare Festival – Just what it sounds like. Professional theatre with an emphasis on the plays of William Shakespeare.
October
Austin Film Festival – One of the top film festivals in the country – it shows top billed movies as well as indies.
Halloween on Sixth Street – It will be crowded but I guarantee you will see some of the most imaginative creative costumes ever.
November
Fun Fun Fun Fest – This music festival features underground music of rising stars.
Austin Celtic Festival – Two days of all things Celtic
Wurstfest – Week long celebration of all things sausage. Funner than that may sound.
December
Trail of Lights – a mile long display of lights and your chance to spin under the largest Christmas tree in Austin. Budget cuts threaten this every year, so make sure you go while you still can
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar – Like everything else Austin….live music, arts, food and gifts.
