Mermaid Parade and Aqua Festival
The Mermaid Society SMTX invites the public to its second annual event in downtown San Marcos on Sept. 16. The parade will take place downtown from 10 a.m. to noon, and will feature floats, music, the newly crowned Mermaid Queen and her court, and pictures with mermaids. After the parade comes the Mermaid Festival, held at San Marcos Plaza Park. This event will offer environmental and conservation presentations, a local art market and a variety of hands-on art-inspired workshops for all ages. See mermaidsocietysmtx.com for more information.
SMTX Pride
The community unites in a positive stance against violence and discrimination toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual people and their allies. The goal is to bring awareness of unity and equality while building a community of support. This third annual festival held at the San Marcos Park Plaza Sept. 9 will feature a parade beginning at 10 a.m. at the Dunbar building, drag shows, speeches, music and more. See smtxpride.org for more festival information.
Fajita Fiesta 2017
On Sept. 29 and 30, Buda City Park will host the fourth annual Fajita Fiesta. Fajita Fiesta is a free event that offers something for all ages. Fiesta goers will experience the blending of foods, music and cultures. Events include cook-offs, live music, jalapeno eating contest, chihuahua beauty contest and more. See budachambertx.com/fajita-fiesta for more information.
Dripping with Taste
The annual Dripping with Taste festival will be held 12-6 p.m. Sept. 9 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center. Come out and sample the largest assortment of Texas wines, craft beers, gourmet foods and spirits available under one roof, at the 8th Annual Dripping with Taste Wine & Food Festival. This year’s festival includes over 75 “tasteful” vendors and an estimated 2000 food and wine enthusiasts. Learn more at drippingspringstx.org.
