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• Cinco de Mayo Music Festival - Located at Fiesta Gardens (1901 Bergman Ave.) these city-sponsored activities will delight people of all ages. Includes a mix of Mariachi and live Tejano music and dance contests (512) 867-1999

• Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival - This lively street festival is held on 6th street in downtown Austin. Featuring handmade treasures from over 200 artisans from all over the world. Live music is performed on one of six stages. (512) 441-9015

• O.Henry Pun-Off - Held at the O. Henry Museum (Woolridge Park), 800 Guadalupe St. (512) 472-1903

• Great Strides (Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis) - Round Rock

• Texas Craft Brewers Festival – at the corner of W. 4th and San Antonio Streets from 12 – 10 pm.

  The Texas Craft Brewers Festival is the largest beer tasting in Texas, featuring the state's best independent breweries. With more than 40 handcrafted beers on tap, the festival provides a unique opportunity to taste some of Texas' best beer, learn about different beer styles, and talk with local brewers.

  http://www.txbrewersfestival.com

• Capital 2K Open Water Race & Pledge Swim

• Great Strides (Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis) - Austin

• ABIA Runway 5K and Kids Fun Run

• Cabaret & Chicago - The Zachary Scott Theatre presents these critically-acclaimed award-winning plays. Both plays are on the Kleberg Stage on alternating nights. (512) 476-0541

• Memory 5K Walk, 5K Cross Country Run & Kids' K - Round Rock

• Bats in My World - The interactive Bat Exhibit is back at the Austin Children's Museum. (512) 472-2499

• America's Triathlon

• Capital of Texas Triathlon

June 2004

• Minor League Baseball - The Round Rock Express are played at the beautiful Dell Diamond. Friday nights also feature fireworks. Off Hwy 79 in Round Rock (512) 255-2255

• Republic of Texas Biker Rally - The state's largest motorcycle rally begins at the Travis County Exposition Center

• News 8K - Austin

• NCAA Division I Men's & Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championship
  Held at UT's Mike A. Meyers Stadium (512) 471-3333

• Juneteenth - African-Americans celebrate this day with music, food and speeches at Waterloo Park (512) 928-1989

• Fourth of July Fireworks and Symphony - The Austin Symphony performs patriotic music at Zilker Park while fireworks light up the sky above

• Willie Nelson Fourth of July Picnic - Located at Two River Canyon Amphitheater in Spicewood. This two day event is named for and headlines the legendary Willie Nelson

• Texas State Championship Sprint Adventure Race #2 - Austin

• Night in Old Fredericksburg - 41st annual event that combines historical demonstrations and family fun with rides, music and more. (866) 839-3378

• Grape Stomp - Held during harvest time at the Fall Creek Vineyards (Tow, Tx) this event features wine, wine, wine, music and food (and more wine). (915) 379-5361

• Texas State Championship Sprint Adventure Race #4 - New Braunfels

• Diez y Seis - this colorful festival celebrates Mexico's independence from Spain. Held at Plaza Saltillo and State Capitol

• Austin City Limits Music Festival - this ultimate music festival is held at Zilker Park and features well known stars as well as up and coming artists

• Austin Film Festival - Billed as one of the nation's top film festivals the event shines the spotlight on local as well as big name talent. Held at the Paramount Theatre and various locations around town (512) 478-4795

• Wild Basin Haunted Trail - Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

• Halloween on Sixth Street - over 60,000 costumed revelers descend on 6th street for one of the largest Halloween celebrations

• Texas Book Festival - The Capitol and Capitol Extension (11th Street & Colorado St.). This event give you an opportunity to rub elbows with Texas authors while contributing to the public library collections across the state

• A Christmas Affair - This annual shopping event is sponsored by the Junior League and features merchants from across the country. At the Palmer Event Center (512) 467-8982

• Thundercloud Turkey Trot

• Chuy's Christmas Parade - Held on Congress Avenue, this annual event is sponsored by the Chuy's restaurant group. This celebrity packed procession features balloons, vintage cars and marching bands. (888) 439-2489

• Victorian Christmas - Located on 6th street, this event features over 150 booths of handmade treasures. It is kicked off with a Victorian-style parade

• LBJ State Park and LBJ Ranch Tree Lighting - tour the 1915 German-style farm that has been decorated for the holiday season. (830) 644-2252

• Trail of Lights and Zilker Christmas Tree - This month-long festival begins the weekend after Thanksgiving and allows to participate in the lighting of the Zilker tree and the mile-long pedestrian trail of lights. Zilker Park (2100 Barton Springs Rd.)

• The Nutcracker - Performed by Ballet Austin this enchanting adaptation of the Christmas classic features local children and rotating celebrity guests. Performed at the Bass Concert Hall (512) 471-1444

• Armadillo Christmas Bazaar - Held at the Austin Music Hall this Christmas market features some of Austin's finest eclectic gift items (512) 447-1605

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