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Special Events in Austin
January
College Baseball
From the crack of the bat to the slide on into home, NCAA baseball packs a wallop of home run frenzy for what's oft called America's favorite pastime. Diamond action starts in January, continuing through most of June.
Baylor Bears, Texas Longhorns, Texas State Bobcats
Austin Home and Garden Show
Over the 2nd weekend in January, the Austin Convention Center hosts exhibitions, programs and expert advice related to home decorating, repair and outdoor landscaping, gardening and maintenance. Proceeds benefit Capital Area Food Bank, Austin Humane Society and Austin Habitat for Humanity. Call (512) 404-4000 for more information.
Annual Tenant Show
At the Guadalupe Arts Center, the Annual Tenant Show -- running mid-January through mid-February -- features work from photography and sculpture to jewelry, all pegged at $500 or less from more than 40 artists. Call (512) 473-3775 for more information. Westlake Farmers Market
Every Saturday, rain or shine, the Westlake Farmers Market at Westlake High School offers produce, organic coffee, baked goods, handmade jewelry, stained glass, soap, flowers, plants and more. Call (512) 280-1976 for more information.
February
Carnival Brasiliero
Ranking among the largest such extravaganzas outside Brazilian borders, Carnival Brasiliero thrives in Austin with flamboyant costumes, samba music, and spirited fun. Call (512) 452-6832 for more information.
Motorola Marathon
With a route featuring several Austin landmarks, the Motorola Marathon course starts in the northwest, heads through downtown toward Town Lake, ending at Auditorium Shores. Call (512) 478-4265 for more information.
Texas Memorial Museum's ID Day
What's this? At the Texas Memorial Museum, the public is invited to bring in natural objects, from fossils and rocks to insects, for free identification by University of Texas scientists and others. Call (512) 471-1604 for more information.
March
Texas State Arts Festival
During the first week of March, Texas artists, craftsmen, musicians and theatrical performers celebrate Texas culture and history at this annual festival held across from the Texas State History Museum. Call (512) 441-9016 for more information.
Austin Under Forty Awards and VIP Reception
In early March, Young Women's Alliance and the Young Men's Business League host a tribute to Austin's brightest and best who have demonstrated professional excellence as well as an outstanding level of community service, at the Austin Music Hall. Ticket proceeds benefit the Austin Sunshine Camps and Young Women's Alliance Foundation. Call (512) 495-9962 for more information.
South by Southwest
Multimedia artists, musicians and film makers converge on Austin to showcase creative works. Call (512) 467-7979 for more information.
April
Heart O' Texas Orchid Society's 39th Annual Show & Sale "Easter Orchids"
April 3rd & 4th, 2010
Zilker Botanical Gardens Center
2220 Barton Springs Road
Austin , Texas 78746
(512) 477-8672
Show & Plant Sale : 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday.
This year we are very proud to present the 39th Annual Orchid Show here in Austin . Orchids are Mother Nature at her best, so come join us and check out all the beautiful orchids that will be on display. There will also be hundreds of blooming orchids for sale, as well as helpful information for growing these beautiful plants from vendors and society members. Need flowers for Easter...orchids are becoming one of the most popular flowers in the U.S. , so why not get an orchid this year for that special occasion. Admission to the event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. For a complete schedule of events, or for more information, please contact: Geoffrey Frost, 1011 Strickland Drive ; Austin , TX 78748-4847 (Telephone (512) 413-3199.
Louisiana Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival
Early in April, the best of Louisiana cuisine is provided by concessionaires from Louisiana and Texas, including jumbo crawfish and other Cajun treats, while visitors enjoy live Cajun, Zydeco, funk, brass bands, blues, rock, and jazz, juju mamas, belly dancers, burlesque acts, beads and tokens, along Congress Avenue across from Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Call (512) 441-9015 for more information.
The Grind Extreme Sports and Music Festival
During the first week of April, skateboarders, street bikers and wakeboarders come to compete along Congress Avenue across from Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, and listen to live alternative rock bands, shop for custom boating and wakeboarding accessories, see the latest in wakeboard boats and visit graphite artists' exhibits. Call (512) 441-9015 for more information.
May
Wonderball
Early in May, the Parmer Events Center hosts Wonders & Worries' benefit in the Royal Court where girls and their fathers and grandfathers can share a magical evening. Call (512) 404-4500 for more information.
Austin Writers Downtown
The Writers' League of Texas stages a week-long literary showcase of Austin writers during Texas Writers Month, including book signings, refreshments and daily door prizes. Call (512) 499-8914 for more information.
Kinko's Classic of Austin
Leading pro golfers head for The Hills Country Club, hosting the Kinko's Classic of Austin, a 54-hole individual stroke-play Championship Tour event with a $1.6 million purse. Call (512) 732-2666 for more information.
June
Texas Greek Festival
Early in June, the Austin Museum of Art - Laguna Gloria hosts the annual celebration of Greek culture, including authentic food and pastries, live bouzouki bands and traditional Greek dancing, with proceeds benefiting local charities. Call (512) 844-3856 for more information.
Republic of Texas Biker Rally
The largest motorcycle gathering in Texas draws thousands of Harley riders and other enthusiasts for poker runs, bike tricks, and concerts. Call (512) 441-9015 for more information. Texas Hill Country Railfair & Festival
July
Fourth of July Fireworks & Symphony
The Austin Symphony's annual concert of patriotic music wraps up with spectacular fireworks over Town Lake. Call (512) 476-6064 for more information.
Samuels Summer Sizzle Show & Shine Shindig
At the Stone Mountain Event Center, the Samuels Summer Sizzle Show & Shine Shindig, Austin's largest classic car show with door prizes, benefits charities including Make A Wish and St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Call (512) 632-0883 for more information.
August
Austin Ice Cream Festival
Around the first week in August, the public and their pets are welcome to play games and enjoy live entertainment, and lots of ice cream, at Waterloo Park on Trinity, adjacent to the University of Texas campus. Call (512) 441-9015 for more information.
Austin Home & Garden Show
In early to mid August, the Austin Convention Center hosts an exposition of everything related to home building and decorating, gardening and landscaping, where visitors can attend informative seminars and talk to the experts, with proceeds to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank, Austin Humane Society and Habitat for Humanity. Call (512) 404-4000 for more information.
September
College Football
NCAA Football, created in 1997 to promote college football ideals, makes no bones about the importance of each game. Losing at any time during the season can thwart a team's chances for postseason action or an NCAA Championship. No wonder NCAA Football marketers have adopted a tagline of "NCAA Football: Every Game Counts."
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Upward of 130 bands provide non-stop music on eight stages for more than 30 hours before some 150,000 diehard music fans from all over the world. Call (512) 478-7211 for more information. d more. crafts. Call (512) 236-0074 for more information. Free Day of Yoga
Labor Day also brings A Free Day of Yoga to free-spirited Austin, with free yoga classes offered at yoga studios and other venues throughout the city, attracting some 2,000 participants. Curious adults or children seeking to try a certain style or teacher do so at no cost. Call (512) 266-1056 for more information.
October
Heart O'Texas Orchid Society's Plant Auction
During the first week in October, local orchid growers and vendors present a large selection of plants, some in full bloom, for bid at the annual auction held at Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin. Call (512) 413-3199 for more information.
November
College Basketball
First devised by James Naismith in 1891, with the first recorded collegiate game in 1893, legions testify there's no sound so soothing as a basketball whooshing through the net after a flick of the wrist. NCAA basketball brings grass roots hoop dreams to an entirely new level each fall, building toward March Madness, the NCAA Division Basketball Championships.
December
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Eclectic gift items combine with area entertainment to fill the Austin Music Hall with an aura of old Austin. Call (512) 447-1605 for more information.
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