Seton health fair
Health screenings, medical demonstrations, wellness education and more will be offered at the Seton Hays Community Health Fair, which goes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Seton Medical Center Hays. EMS, fire and police vehicles will be onsite for exploration.
Kyle Founders Day Parade
Come celebrate Kyle’s birthday with the annual Founders Day Parade to be held along Center Street. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and passes through downtown. The theme of the 2018 parade is “Wish Upon a Star,” with the Grand Marshal being 10-year-old Ash Crane, who has asked Make-a-Wish to help with the construction of a roller hockey rink in the city. A benefit for Crane’s wish will be held immediately after the parade at the Railhouse in Kyle.
Oktoberfest in Creedmoor
Starting at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 20, residents can take in Creedmoor’s annual Oktoberfest, which will be held at the Creedmoor Community Center at 12511 FM 1625. Pancake breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. Parade starts at 9 a.m. Games, live auction and morning tours of the TDS Wildlife Ranch will take place during the event. Admission and parking is free. More information can be found online at creedmoorcommunitycfa.org.
Songwriter’s Festival
Over 40 local and international songwriters will take to Dripping Springs Oct. 19-21 for the 5th annual Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival. The event, which will present more than 35 showcases per day, features a variety of musicians hailing from as far away as Toronto, Canada that will play “in-the-round” Nashville-style on five stages across the city. Visit www.drippingspringssongwriters
festival.com.
The Hill Country Living & Rainwater Revival Festival
The Hill Country Alliance has packed a full day with fun things to do and good things to learn about living lightly in our precious Hill Country at Dripping Spring Ranch Park on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be vendors, speakers, and activities on land and wildlife management, water conservation, renewable energy, green home design and building, night sky lighting, sustainable products, and more. For more information, visit RainwaterRevival.com.
Songwriter’s Festival
Over 40 local and international songwriters will take to Dripping Springs Oct. 19-21 for the 5th annual Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival. The event, which will present more than 35 showcases per day, features a variety of musicians hailing from as far away as Toronto, Canada that will play “in-the-round” Nashville-style on five stages across the city. See more on page 6 or visit www.drippingspringssongwriters
festival.com.
Hill Country Ranch Harvest Market
This shopping event brings in vendors from across the state to show the best in clothing, jewelry, gourmet food, Texas handmade items, home and holiday decor and much more at Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center Oct. 13 and 14.
Tails and Trails
On Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Hays County area residents are encouraged to bring their jogging shoes and four-legged friend to Dripping Springs for the inaugural Tails and Trails, Dripping Dog Dip at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. The event is part of the city’s Healthy Parks, Healthy People campaign. For more information, visit cityofdrippingsprings.com.
