saturday, february 3, 2007 Carnaval Austin Austin's Brazilian-style Mardi Gras. 27 years as Austin's best party. read more thursday, february 8, 2007 The Wailers at La Zona Rosa Bob Marley & the Wailers have sold over 250 million records worldwide. The Wailers now consist of original members who recorded and/or toured with Bob Marley & the Wailers. The last time the Wailers performed was 1995 when they toured the world and set live concert tour records. Door 8 pm. Show 9 pm. read more march 3-4, 2007 Texas State Arts Festival This festival will feature all that is great about Texas. Texas arts & crafts vendors will show off their works, Performances by a variety of Texas bands, Texas foods, and theatrical historical performances. We will also have all sorts of childrens activities making for a well rounded family event. read more march 9-18, 2007 SXSW Austin's eclectic melting pot boils during the South by Southwest entertainment industry summit. Record-company executives, producers, dot-commers...and other movers and shakers decend on the city looking to discover the next hot musical act or independent filmmaker. read more march 14-17, 2007 Heart of Texas Quadruple Bypass Music Festival Music video director Adam Brewer wanted to bring an Austin based festival back to its roots and showcase some of the best undiscovered talent in the burgeoning Texas alternative scene. By charging just $8.00 a night and hosting the festival in the middle of the madness on Austin's historic 6th Street, he was sure the festival would be noticed, and it was. Now in its seventh year, the festival has received attention from bands all over Texas and around the country. "Some of the most original bands from Texas, all together for a fraction of the cost of the South by Southwest Music Conference" Kludge Magazine 19 Jan 2005 read more march 16-17, 2007 The Last of the Breed Tour @ The Backyard Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard & Ray Price w/ Asleep at the Wheel read more saturday, march 24, 2007 Switchfoot at La Zona Rosa Door 7 pm. Show 8 pm. read more saturday, march 31, 2007 Louisiana Crawfish Festival It's all about the food and the music! This popular Louisiana themed event features the best in Louisiana cuisine prepared by concessionaires from Louisiana and Texas. Enjoy an extensive menu of Cajun seafood. The highlight of the show is 6000 pounds of jumbo crawfish and other bayou favorites. Enjoy dancers, juju mamas, and lots of beads and tokens. Music includes Cajun, Zydeco, Funk, Brass Bands, Blues, Rock, & Jazz . Belly dancers and late night burlesque shows will add to the excitement. Estimated attendance is 15,000. read more sunday, april 1, 2007 The Grind on Congress This event will feature professional wake boarders competing in a rail jam for major awards, along with live music by over 6 alternative rock bands, great food, graphite artist exhibits, custom boat accessories by numerous vendors, wakeboard accessories, wakeboard instructional sessions, a showcase of the latest wake board boats, and much more. Get ready for another great boating season and enjoy some high flying shows and great music. read more april 14-15, 2007 Austin Fine Arts Festival The streets of the Downtown Austin will be transformed into a colorful garden of creativity where art enthusiasts may explore the booths and shop the artwork of 210 of the nation's top visual artists. All participating artists are selected via a competitive jury process, so visitors can expect to find original, one-of-a-kind artwork in a variety of mediums and price ranges. After shopping, visitors are invited to relax on the green slopes of historic Republic Square Park to enjoy music and entertainment while savoring on-site gourmet delights. There will be many fun hands-on art activities available as well. read more sunday, april 15, 2007 Schlotzsky's Bun Run The Schlotzsky's™ 5K Bun Run™ race is an annual Austin tradition started in 1982 to give the community a chance to run in support of the Austin Sunshine Camps. The traditional long-sleeved t-shirt is a staple among the wardrobe of Central Texas runners. Schlotzsky's 5K Bun Run race has always been an Austin favorite, and in recent years has become a choice race for competitive professional runners. read more april 21-22, 2007 Austin Reggae Festival The 12th annual Austin Marley Festival brings thousands of reggae fans to Auditorium Shores for two days of music, food, arts & crafts and fun. The event celebrates the loving spirit of Bob Marley, whose message of peace, tolerance and non-violent change continues to build global momentum even twenty years after his death. Enjoy the unifying power of music on April 17 and 18 while you support the Capital Area Food Bank, an organization that brings food to thousands of Central Texas families each year. read more aturday, april 28, 2007 Eeyore's 44th Annual Birthday Party Originally a simple hippie love-in, the event has grown to include many family activities. Games, contests, entertainment and face painting round out the eclectic nature of this fantastic weekend of fun. Pull out your tie-died shirts and bell-bottoms, this event is fun for the whole family. Do not forget to bring your drums. The drum circle starts at the beginning of the party and lasts throughout the entire day, with dancing encouraged. Admission is free. read more may 5-6, 2007 29th Annual Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival Some 150,000 people will attend this popular Spring festival to view beautiful handmade arts and crafts by some 250 carefully juried artisans from all over the U.S. Great food and drink and live music on six stages by local Austin entertainers. read more saturday, may 12th, 2007 Chuy's 23rd Annual Hot to Trot 5K On Lake Austin at Lucy's Boatyard & Hula Hut. The race benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas. One t-shirt is included with the price of registration & sizes may be chosen at Packet Pick-Up & Registration. read more saturday, may 19th, 2007 Congress Avenue Mile Be part of an Austin tradition, The Mercedes-Benz of Austin Congress Avenue Mile. This course is certified (TX95088ETM) and fast; starting at the Texas State Capital Building in downtown Austin on Congress Avenue, finishing on the Congress Avenue Bridge over Town Lake. It is your opportunity to set a new mile time PR, run for fun, or just come out and enjoy this events positively charged atmosphere. The event will be Chip Timed by Run-Far Timing Services. read more may 31- june 3, 2007 Republic of Texas Biker Rally The "Biggest Biker Rally in Texas" rolls on 6th Street this weekend. read more may 24 - june 10, 2007 Kerrville Folk Festival Join 30,000 music fans as the music continues for 18 days with performances by more than 100 singer songwriters and their bands. Interspersed between weekends are workshops in songwriting and booking and management for touring artists performance and recording. The annual Kerrville New Folk songwriting competition is held on the first weekend and draws 32 of the best of America's emerging songwriters. Award winners are recognized at a special concert on the second weekend. read more saturday, june 23, 2007 The Subaru Urban Assult Race The Urban Assault Race made its debut in Austin, TX in 2003, where it quickly grew to become the biggest adventure race in the US. The race is popular with weekend warriors who call it, “the most fun they’ve ever had in a race”. Team divisions include Co-ed, Male, and Female and new for 2006: the “Family Division”. The “Family Division” is a reduced distance race for kids (ages 7-12) and their parents. After the race, the finish line hosts a huge party for the whole family including music, and natural food and drinks. The race benefits local charities that promote an active, healthy lifestyle. read more august 3-5, 2007 Austin Summer Boat Show The huge Annual Austin Boat Show features over 20 dealers and 200 booths and is coming again to the Convention Center. Fun for the whole family! read more saturday august 25, 2007 Keep Austin Weird 5K & Free Concert The 3rd annual “KeepAustinWeird 5K” celebrates the truly unique spirit of our great city. The race is sponsored by a who’s who of local Austin businesses– the people, the places and the things- that Keep Austin Weird. It’s another great way for these businesses to thank Austinites who support them and at the same time benefit Austin’s crown jewel, the Barton Springs Pool. read more august 26, 2007 Austin Chronicle Hot Sause Festival In the fourteen years since its inception, what started as a friendly contest between Austin and San Antonio has become one of the largest annual contest events in the world. Free to the public, the event draws upwards of 15,000 spectators and more than 300 entries every year. Live music and some of the best hot sauce in the world. read more sept 1-2, 2007 Batfest Arts, Crafts, Music, Food, Bat Watching, Children’s Activities, and Educational Displays. All professional Artists and Craftspeople are invited to participate in Batfest... Approximately 150 Booths will be set up in the Festival Area located on the Congress Avenue Bridge in downtown Austin. This is an outdoor show. read more sept 14-16, 2007 Austin City Limits Music Festival The 5th Annual Austin City Limits Music Festival will showcase the music of Austin as well as other regional and national acts on 6 stages for three days in Zilker Park. read more sep. 29 - 30, 2007 Pecan Street Fall Arts Festival Arts and crafts from some 250 artisans. Great food and drink with live music on five stages by local Austin entertainers. read more october 5-7, 2006 21st Annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest A fantastic weekend of wine tasting and music. read more november 24-25, 2007 13th Annual Victorian Christmas on 6th The Old Pecan Street Association continues its Christmas 6th Street Tradition. read more december 8-23, 2007 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar The 29th Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. Over 20 musical acts booked and over 130 artists invited to display their wares. read more january 10-13, 2008 Austin Boat Show The huge Annual Austin Boat Show features over 20 dealers and 200 booths and is coming again to the Convention Center. Fun for the whole family! read more |
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