Mermaid Parade and Aqua Festival
This second annual event will be held in downtown San Marcos on Sept. 16. The parade will take place downtown from 10 a.m. to noon, and will feature floats, music, pictures with mermaids and more. 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.
Buda UMC Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkins are coming! Buda United Methodist Church’s Pumpkin Patch will open Sunday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. at the Gray’s Farm on 767 Main Street. Hours of operation are daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through September and October. All proceeds support various missions of the church such as scholarships for Buda and Kyle high school students, local scout troops, sponsorship of Project Graduation for Lehman and Hays High Schools and the Buda United Methodist Church Food Pantry that serves the needy in the Buda/Kyle area.
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. This year’s events will include cook-offs, live music, a jalapeno eating contest, chihuahua beauty contest and more. If you are interested in being a cook-off contestant or a vendor contact (512) 295-9999 or [email protected]. See budachambertx.com/fajita-fiesta for more information and schedules.
Friends Foundation BBQ
On Oct. 5, join the Dripping Springs Friends Foundation hosts its 24th annual BBQ fundraiser at Pecan Grove, formerly known as the Salt Lick Pavillion. The event, which will go from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., will have guests participate in a silent and live auction, as well as enjoy the music of the Hot Texas Swing Band. The fundraiser helps provide servics to the community and seniors in the greater Dripping Springs area. All monies raised go to help support the Friends Foundation's programs. Those include Our Daily Bread, which is a hot meal delivery program for the homebound, as well as Phillips Lifeline medic alert devices. The fundraiser also assists low-income seniors with financial assistance, as well as fund special events at Hill Country Care and its residents.
