Austinlocation-guides.com - location guide to Austin featuring Austin Festivals information, annual festival listing for Austin, Texas (TX), USA - Last updated 30/7/2010.
The city of Austin features many noteworthy festivals throughout the year and is often known as the 'Live Music Capital of the World'. Popular festivals in Austin include the following events.
Annual Austin Festivals
February: Carnival Brasileiro, taking place every year in Austin at the beginning of the month, known for its Brazilian music and festivities
February: Motorola Marathon, a major sporting event, around downtown Austin and Town Lake, attracting large crowds
March: South by Southwest, notable music festival with a number of outdoor concerts, one of the most popular annual events in the Austin area
April: Zilker Garden Festival, popular horticultural event, taking place each year at Austin's Zilker Botanical Gardens, featuring a range of activities for all ages
May: Taste of Mexico, featuring a range of traditional Mexican cuisine, centered around the Mexic-Arte Museum each year in May
June: Republic of Texas Biker Rally, attracting large crowds of Harley Davidson motorbikes
September: Austin City Limits Music Festiva, with 30 hours of live music and open-air concerts, attracting many prominent international stars
September: Old Pecan Street Fall Festival, held towards the end of the month, including music, dancing and street entertainment
October: Austin Film Festival, a particularly notable film festival, held annuals in the Paramount Theater, together with a number of additional venues in central Austin
The city of Austin features many noteworthy festivals throughout the year and is often known as the 'Live Music Capital of the World'. Popular festivals in Austin include the following events.