Hays Rebel Run 5K
The 2nd Annual Hays Rebel Run 5K takes place in the scenic surroundings of Mountain City on Saturday, April 2. The race starts at the west end of city hall and continues throughout the city, ending back at city hall. At the finish there will be a post race festive with entertainment. Visit www.tinyurl.com/2016HaysRebelRun or contact Thomas Brown at [email protected] for more information.
Spring Break Clean-up
Help keep Kyle beautiful. Kyle Parks and Rec will host the inaugural spring break fun fest March 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Lake Kyle Park (700 Lehman Road in Kyle). Learn about water quality, enjoy fun activities and help clean up your parks. Wall-e will be shown on the big screen afterwards. The movie begins 30 minutes after sunset.
Corn dog day
Corn dog Day will be held on the Hays County Courthouse Lawn March 19 from noon to 4 p.m. Corn dog Day is a family friendly event celebrating the venerable corn dog. Enjoy free corn dogs while supplies last, corn dog-themed activities, a corn dog eating contest and the crowning of a Corn dog King and Queen. The event is free and open to the public.
Hooked On Fishing Spring Tournament
On Saturday, April 2, head to lake Kyle for this annual tournament. This fishing tournament is open to all adults with a valid Texas Freshwater Fishing License. Test your strategic ability to catch qualifying species of fish in Lake Kyle: Large-Mouth Bass, Sunfish/Perch and Channel Catfish. Win a 3 day/2 night stay in Rockport, trophies and prizes. Proceeds from this tournament go to the Kid’s Fishing Clinic & Derby and Lake Kyle Development. See www.cityofkyle.com/recreation/fishing-tournaments for more information.
San Marcos Downtown Gallery Night
Come celebrate the new artists and each of the four unique galleries that downtown San Marcos has to offer. Enjoy Main Street’s free photo booth (located in Kissing Alley) and complimentary wine for 21+. Event starts at 5 p.m. and will continue till 8 p.m. March 24.
Swing on the Square
Formerly the Texas Natural and Western Swing Festival, the festival features Western Swing acts, and a variety of other styles of music that are the roots of western swing, including blues, 40s jazz, big band swing and country. This is a free event in downtown San Marcos April 1-3. Visit www.smtxswingfest.com for this year’s full schedule of performances. A western swing street dance will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday on San Antonio Street.
