Hootenanny on the Hill
The Plum Creek Homeowners Association invites you to the annual Hootenanny on the Hill Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Haupt Park and Fairway Fields (450 Haupt in Kyle). Come out for a day of fun, including: 10k, 5k, 3k, and 1k Fun Runs, a BBQ contest, music, bouncy houses, a pumpkin decorating contest and good old family fun. See www.hootenannyonthehill.com for more information.
Sacred Springs Pow Wow
This annual celebration of the Native American culture has been part of the San Marcos area for thousands of years. Native dancers from across Texas gather at the Sacred Springs in San Marcos dressed in beautiful, handcrafted regalia. Come out to the Meadows Center Oct. 8 and watch the dancers, participate in the intertribal dances, and enjoy the booths that offer authentic Native American arts and food.
Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch
On Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., come out to Kyle Uited Methodist Church for this free community event featuring free games, food and more. The Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas will be available with the Bloodmobile to take blood donations from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The pumpkin patch will be open daily from Oct. 9-31.
Kyle Hogwash
Gregg-Clarke Park in Kyle will be smokin’ on Oct. 21-22 as the city rolls out the Kyle Hogwash Festival & BBQ Cook-off. This inaugural fall event is free to attend and offers something for everyone. Kyle Hogwash will incorporate educational outreach on feral hogs, but the emphasis is on family fun and celebration of the city. The festival includes a barbecue cook-off, a carnival by Crabtree Amusements, cooking demonstrations, live music, food, kids activities such as free martial arts lessons and children’s author book signings and vendors. Patrons can also take part in contests and games such as the hog-calling contest and the Hammerschlagen. The cook-off and carnival begin at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, and continue along with all other events from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday.
Kyle Founders Day Parade
Join us in celebrating Kyle’s birthday with the Kyle Founders Parade down Center Street and cake in City Square Park on Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. This year’s parade theme is “United We Stand.” Keep the festivities rolling with an encore Kyle Market Days immediately after at Historic City Square Park.
The Kyle Fair, Bull Ride & Music Fest
The Kyle Fair, Bull Ride & Music Fest 2016 is a three-day event Oct. 13-15 at Central Texas Speedway. There will be carnival rides, live music and local vendors. Bull riding will be on Oct. 15 only.
Songwriters Festival
Head to Dripping Springs for a variety of local, national and international songwriting talents as the 2016 Songwriters Festival hits Mercer Street Oct.14-16, where more than 40 songwriters will perform on six stages. Performances will be held Friday and Saturday and take place on several stages along Mercer Street, including at the Barber Shop, the Sidecar Tasting Room and Hudson’s on Mercer. All featured showcases at the event are free. See drippingspringssongwritersfestival.com for a schedule and more information.
Buda Beer and Polka Fest
On Oct. 22, Buda City Park will be the epicenter of Texas accordion music with the return of the Buda Beer and Polka Fest. The festival will bring together different genres of Texas music that feature the top accordion players in the state. Headlining on Saturday night will be the Texas Tornados featuring original members Augie Meyers and six-time grammy winner, Flaco Jimenez. The Fest will feature local craft beers as well as other Texas favorites.
