Buda Parks and Rec
by JACK JONES
The 14th Annual Buda Lions Country Fair and Wiener Dog Races will take place on April 30 and May 1 at City Park. The fair has many exciting elements including a bar-b-que cook-off, bake-off, food vendors, arts and crafts, Buda bee, pet parade, world famous wiener dog races, live music and entertainment, and washer tournament. The theme for the wiener dog races this year is Alice in Wienerland. The cost is $3 per person 13 years of age and up for the weekend and kids 12 and under are free.
Shuttle service will be provided from vacant property north of the U.S. Post Office off of Cabela’s Drive. Parking is $5 and the shuttle will drop off/pick up near City Park off of San Antonio Street. For more information, visit www.budalions.com or call (512) 609-0505.
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Speaking of dogs, for those that may be new to the area or unfamiliar with pet requirements, the city of Buda requires all pets (dogs & cats) to be registered. Proof of rabies vaccination is also required. The City registration tag should be affixed to the animal by a properly fitting collar. To register pets and obtain pet tags, contact the Utility Billing Department at (512) 295-8845.
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Please remember that the city of Buda has a restraint law that requires all animals to be secured by a fence or a leash at all times. In addition, the City has an ordinance for barking dogs that falls under Public Nuisance and Prohibited Noise. The ordinance states that any animal that interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of private homes by persons of ordinary sensibilities is prohibited and declared to be a nuisance.
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As we fast approach the summertime weather, please remember to take extra precautions with your pets in the extreme hot weather. Pets that are left outside should have shelter that gives them adequate shade from the sun. Pets also need access to water at all times in the heat. If there are any questions, please contact Animal Control at (512) 312-1001.
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The annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 23 from Buda Sportsplex Drive near the YMCA. The event is free to the public and festivities will include an egg and candy hunt, bouncy castles, face painting, arts and crafts, trackless train ride, petting zoo and rock climbing wall. Concessions will be available. This event is a joint effort between the City of Buda Parks and Recreation Department, the YMCA, and Fellowship Church, and sponsored by Austin Telco Federal Credit Union, Fiesta Motors and Sonic.
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For more Parks and Recreation information, please visit our website at www.ci.buda.tx.us or call us at (512) 312-0084.
