In Touch with Tourism
by ALISHA BURROW
The holidays are upon us, and if you need a little coaxing to get into the spirit of the season, then take your family to one of these merry and bright events, guaranteed to provide plenty of comfort and joy.
The Downtown Buda Merchants Group invites local residents and visitors to wander the unique antique and specialty shops that are filled with holiday décor and treasures at First Thursday, Dec. 2 from 5-9 p.m. Downtown merchants will be open late for shoppers looking to find the perfect holiday gift.
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The 31st annual Budafest event runs from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5 on the greenbelt on Main Street, library parking lot and City Park in downtown Buda. The weekend event is stuffed full of fun including artisans selling handcrafted items of every type. And don’t forget the jolly man himself, Santa, will be there. The Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 4 and is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at the Buda Fire Department off of FM 2770 and will head north on Loop 4/Main Street in downtown Buda finishing in the parking area north of City Park. Bring your camera, stroll the shops in downtown Buda, and get ready for some holiday fun. For more information, please visit www.budafest.org or call 512-694–3413.
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Christmas cheer will radiate throughout the season as the Buda Trail of Lights returns for the second year with fun, fellowship, music and holiday splendor at Historic Stagecoach Park. Mark your calendars for Dec. 16-22 from 6-10 p.m. and don’t miss out on this free family event. Visitors will enjoy a spectacular display of twinkling lights illuminating Historic Stagecoach Park with various Christmas scenes and themes from local businesses, churches, neighborhoods and organizations. If your business or organization would like to have a display, please contact the Buda Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 312-0084 to register.
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Don’t forget the Downtown Buda Farmers Market will be open until Nov. 20 to provide the community with the freshest, highest quality, most nutritious and most reasonably priced locally grown produce and goods. The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 121 N. Main Street, next to City Hall. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities or wanting to sell your produce and goods at the market, please contact the market manager at 512-773-7128 or email [email protected]
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Discover what Buda has to offer and take advantage of the tools and resources the City of Buda Tourism Department can provide. From maps to attraction brochures, visit our office at City Hall located on 121 S. Main Street in Historic Downtown Buda for local and state tourism information. Experience great lodging options, meeting facilities, restaurants, and a vibrant Historic downtown. Discover Buda!
