Squeeze Me on the Square Music Fest
This unique event will feature Tejano, Czech, German, Zydeco, Polka, Conjunto and Cajun music all prominently featuring an accordion, or squeeze-box this Saturday at Kyle’s historic square from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. This event is hosted by Kyle Parks and Recreation.
Creedmoor Oktoberfest
Creedmoor’s Oktoberfest will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Creedmoor Community Center. It is a family-friendly community festival with a parade, pancake breakfast, craft and food booths, games, cake walk and tours of the Texas Disposal Systems exotic game ranch beginning at 10 a.m., and a live auction at 2 p.m.
Songwriters Festival
The public is invited to the annual Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival Oct. 18-20 to enjoy three days of singer/songwriter showcases. 45 songwriters from across the U.S. and around the world will be there. The Festival is free and takes place on six stages at six venues: Barber Shop Bar, Acopon Brewing Co., Mazama Coffee Co., Hudson’s on Mercer, The Sidecar Tasting Room and Milton’s Lodging, all within the Dripping Springs Downtown Historic District.
Hill Country Harvest Market
Come do your holiday shopping at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, Oct. 12-13. Show hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be vendors, food trucks and live music. Visit www.texasmarketguide.com for more info.
Rally for Kids Car and Motorcycle Show
Show off your car or motorcycle and compete in the 13th annual Hill Country Rally for Kids Car Show this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mercer Street. There have a lot of new entries this year and several different styles of trophies. Come out, support the kids and let them experience a great Car & Bike Show! The rain-out date will be Oct. 26.
Ready to Vote 2019 to be held Oct. 12, 15
The League of Women Voters will be hosting two non-partisan training events in Dripping Springs called “Ready to Vote 2019.” The first event will be Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to noon at the Sententia Vera Cultural Hub, located at 4002 E. Hwy 290 at Sunset Canyon. The event will happen again on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Dripping Springs Community Library at 501Sportsplex Drive. The training will cover the new county-wide Vote Centers, how to interact with the new voting machines and what is on the ballot for the upcoming election. Election day is Nov. 5 with early voting set for Oct. 21 through Nov. 1.
