Festival season in Austin is here! That means, almost every weekend you can find a mass gathering somewhere around town. This weekend, there are a handful events that need to be on your radar.
2nd Annual Teresa Lozano Long Community Day
At the 2nd Annual Teresa Lozano Long Community Day, the Long Center hosts a block-party bash featuring community partners, activities, and performances all over the building. Look forward to KIDosky crafts and games, live music, food trucks, and more. Plus, a special return of Long Center favorite BubblePalooza, presented by H-E-B, taking over the H-E-B Terrace! More info is available here.
Teresa Lozano Long Community Day | The Long Center, 701 West Riverside Drive | Saturday, September 7 at 11 a.m. | Admission: FREE!
Texas Wellness Day
Join for a fun-filled day of health and wellness at Texas Wellness Day! Discover a dynamic mix of wellness vendors featuring up-and-coming brands, beloved Austin favorites, and unique wellness experiences. Groove to live music, learn some Texas-style dance moves, dive into a yoga flow, check out the Kids Zone, and challenge yourself with Texas Trivia. Get more details and check the full schedule here.
Texas Wellness Day | Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E Segovia Street | Saturday, September 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Admission: FREE!
Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
Appropriately staged each year during the sweltering end of summer, the fest features hundreds of hot sauce samples from more than 20 commercial bottlers. Attendees are encouraged to vote for their favorite sauces for the People’s Choice Awards, announced on stage at the event. This year’s live music lineup includes The Past Lives, Redbud, Flight by Nothing, and DJ Island Time. Full details can be found here.
Hot Sauce Festival | Far Out Lounge, 8504 South Congress Avenue | Sunday, September 8 from 3 to 9 p.m. | Admission: $15 Presale, $20 Day Of
Bat Fest is also happening on September 7. Tickets are $30 in advance and the festival features musical performances from Ghostland Observatory, Paul Wall, and more. You can learn all about it here.
