As we work our way into the upcoming holidays, there continues to be plenty of festivities to get us in the mood for making memories. Throughout Austin, and the entire state of Texas, you can sip your way through our famous vineyards, savor the finest foods and celebrate a good life close to your home at Juniper Springs!
November 4 – 5
Austin Food and Wine Festival
Auditorium Shores
This is a must-do every year as some of the country’s top-rated purveyors prepare food, wine and festive fun at the Austin Food and Wine Festival. Wrapped with expansive views of the astonishing Austin skyline, you can sip, savor and celebrate your way through the weekend at Auditorium Shores.
As you work your way through these highlights from the festival’s website, plan on two full days of festivities.
Tips from the Tastemakers
Whether you like to cook or not, you can learn some of the top cooking tips from the pros to prepare for your upcoming holiday feasts. Then head over to the “Tasting Station” to experience some fine wine, premier spirits and beers from across the globe – while learning all about the distillation processes that make these bevys so darn delicious.
Hit the Pit!
Here’s where you can enjoy exceptional BBQ and other hot-off the-grill goods prepared by some of the top Pitmasters in the USA. It’s also where you can personally meet and greet the greats in the business and get their tips for your holiday BBQ success!
Made In Texas
This exclusive event is worth every penny. It’s where all the greats will gather for an up-close and personal presentation of a Lone Star Dine-around cooking “all things Texas” over a fiery hot grill.
November 4th and 5th, 2023
The Austin Celtic Festival
Pioneer Farms
It’s “all things Celtic” being celebrated during this 27th annual event, and all are invited. This particular weekend event is one of the very few remaining festivals of its kind so don’t miss out. Bring the whole family as there is fun for all ages throughout each day.
According to their promoters, it is” internationally acclaimed as the number one gathering of Celts in Central Texas and one of the very few remaining in the country.”
The website notes that the Austin Celtic festival “goes beyond the gimmicks to highlight traditions and achievements in a way that reminds audiences of the extraordinary craftsmanship and study that made places like Ireland and Scotland leaders in folk music and dance.”
Make plans now to experience:
• Celtic Music and Dance
• Workshops in Celtic History & Theater
• Highland Games
• Celtic Animals
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. Click in here now!
November 11, 2023
Michelada Festival
Kyle, Texas
Come one, come all … it’s a Pop-up Michie Fest like no other! Bring the whole family and the whole neighborhood for nine full hours of entertainment in Kyle, Texas.
Wear your dancing shoes as the line-up of professional DJ’s will be spinning tunes from yesterday through today in English, Latin and beyond. And then there’s the live bands from all over the state performing their most recent compositions.
Kids love it here, too! Think: bound house, face painting and their own Dance Party, too!
But wait, there’s more: get your holiday shopping underway as you stroll through the tents of artistic vendors from all over Texas!
Get your tickets now! Rain or shine, all sales are final.