Arts, Culture, Recreation in the Austin Texas Area | What’s happening in Austin

FEATURED EVENTS

Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Presented by Ardalan Injury Law returns on Sunday, August 30, 3–9pm bringing the heat to a new home at Radio/East! Don’t miss Austin’s hottest tradition, benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank! Expect the same legendary heat with hundreds of hot sauce tastings, fiery goods for sale, cold drinks, live music, local food trucks and vendors, plus the festival’s signature Hot Sauce Competition and fan-favorite People’s Choice voting!
Dates: 
08/30/2026
3-9 pm
Location: 
3504 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX, USA
See map: Google Maps
Learn More

Gillespie County Fair

The 138th Fair is returning, and we are excited to welcome you back! This year, we will host the final two days of pari-mutuel horse racing on Saturday and Sunday. All traditional livestock shows will be featured once again. We invite you to participate in the Race Day Classic or the Open Cattle Show. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of agricultural displays and additional exhibits throughout the fairgrounds. Join us for a weekend celebrating the charm of the Texas Hill Country and the warm hospitality of Gillespie County. These four days will be filled with activities for the entire family, including an exciting carnival and midway, classic fair food, livestock judging, agricultural and household exhibits, arts and crafts, a washer-pitching tournament, antique tractor displays, and live pari-mutuel horse racing. We look forward to seeing you at the Fair!
Dates: 
08/27/2026
08/28/2026
08/29/2026
Varies
Location: 
Gillespie County Fair Grounds, Fair Drive, Fredericksburg, TX, USA
See map: Google Maps
Learn More