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Top May Events
May 4th, 2019 | Circuit of the Americas
This is a two-day, two-city traveling festival makes its stop in Austin this May. The festival showcases some of the most sought-after talent in hip-hop music, including Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, Kevin Gates, Gunna and more.
Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival Lonestar
May 4th – 5th, 2019 | East Sixth Street
A free, family event, the Pecan Street Festival is the oldest and largest art festival in Central Texas. Musicians, food vendors, artists and crafts people turn Sixth Street – historically called Pecan Street – into a lively street fair where there is something for people of all ages.
ZACH Theatre’s Red, Hot, & Soul 
May 4th, 2019 | The Topfer at ZACH
The party on stage includes drag artists, ZACH Entertainment, Open Bar, DJ, and Dancing all night! Funds raised at Red, Hot & Soul help support ZACH’s educational programming including Theatre for Families, ZACH’s Pre-Professional Company, Acting Conservatory, Arts Across the Curriculum, Sensory Friendly Performances, and our SAFE partnership.
ZACH’s education programs reach over 55,000 children and students annually, welcoming all of Austin’s children and schools to attend performances, classes, and camps, even if they can’t afford tickets or tuition.
May 4th, 2019 | Victory Cheval Polo Club
Watch the Official Kentucky Derby in style! The Victory Cup Polo Match, which has been called “The Best Kentucky Derby Party in Texas” returns to Austin, TX on Saturday, May 4th. Dust off the lucky hats, pastel dresses and seersucker suits, and bring the kids and dogs for a day of fun at the Victory Cup Polo Match and Kentucky Derby Party in Austin, Texas!
May 9th, 2019 | Barr Mansion
Taste the best food Austin has to offer all in one place – at Sustainable Food Center’s 12th annual Farm to Plate. This sip and stroll event features 30+ chefs representing the best Austin restaurants, serving up seasonal, locally sourced, sustainably grown food, plus artisan cocktails and local wine, beer, and spirits.
May 11th – 12th, 2019 & May 18th – 19th, 2019 | Across West Austin
The West Austin Studio Tour is a free, self-guided tour that celebrates Austin’s talented and wildly diverse creative community. The public is invited to discover new artistic talent, see working studios, learn about artists’ tools, techniques and inspirations, explore galleries and a variety of exhibitions, and immerse themselves in the arts and local business communities.
May 23rd – 26th, 2019 | Around Town
The Hot Luck: Live Food & Music festival returns to honor the soul, sweat and DIY diversity of the food and music world. The festival is an eat-with-your-fingers picnic and party experience that highlights open-pit feats of culinary know how, and music in your ears that is as thoughtfully created as the food on your plate. Come hungry, thirsty, and bring your dancin’ boots.
April 20th, 2019 | 9100 Decker Lake Road
415 Productions presents The 12th Annual Lone Star Jam on Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th in Austin, Texas. The festival is brought to you by The Young Texans Against Cancer and is being sponsored by Ziegenbock. The event will be held at The Lone Star Jam Festival Grounds at Rodeo Austin. The festival grounds offer ample space and plenty of parking. Lone Star Jam, in its 12th year, is a 2 day festival featuring 20 bands over Saturday and Sunday. Turnpike Troubadours, Josh Abbott Band, Granger Smith, Casey Donahew, Wade Bowen, Stoney LaRue will headline. Additional artists include William Clark Green, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Cody Canada and The Departed, Jon Wolfe, Mike Ryan and more.
Life Time Tri Cap Tex UMLAUF Sculpture
May 27th, 2019 | Lady Bird Lake
The Life Time triathlon attracts all levels of athletes from top ranked professionals to first-time triathletes. The event includes the USA Paratriathlon National Championship, sprint and international distances, First Tri distance and sprint and international distance relays.
TBD | Zilker Park
Pack a blanket and the family and make your way to Zilker Park for this summertime tradition. Held monthly from May to August, Austin’s largest free concert series will welcome performances by top local bands.