Austin, Texas
One-of-a-Kind Soul, Culture, and Scenery–We Love This Place
We Love the Austin Area!
Austin is a very vibrant and active city. No matter the temperature or time of year, you’re bound to see people running, paddleboarding, biking, or kayaking. The parks, lakes, trails, and gorgeous weather keep residents exploring the outdoors. From nightlife and cuisine to entertainment and the music scene, there is truly something for everyone here!
Fast, Fun Facts About Austin
- Austin is the state capital of Texas.
- Austin is proclaimed as one of the sunniest cities in the U.S. In fact, there is sunny weather here almost all year-round.
- U.S. News & World Report analyzed the 125 most populous metro areas to find the best places to live and Austin came in at #1.
- Austin was voted one of the happiest cities in America.
- “Keep Austin Weird” is the unofficial slogan, and that means our city is accepting of new ideas and people.
- Austin was voted one of the most pet-friendly cities, and many businesses welcome pooches and people with open arms.
- A Small Business Friendliness Survey ranked Austin as the friendliest city to start a small business.
- The highly-acclaimed Austin Independent School District and has been recognized as some of the best in Texas.
- Austin has a bright future with a 2.7% unemployment rate, while the nation’s unemployment rate is 3.9%.
- Austin’s Downtown Live Music scene has been recognized worldwide as the Live Music Capital of the World.
- Austin has the largest bat colony in North America.
- Austin is the only city that still operates Moonlight Towers in the world.
- Austin is the backdrop for many films and movies.
Austin Annual Events by Month
January
February
March
April
- Austin International Poetry Festival
- Statesman Capitol 10k
- Bluebonnet Festival
- Austin Reggae Festival
- Austin Food & Wine Festival
- Moontower Comedy Series
- Weird Homes Tour
- Eeyore’s Annual Birthday Party
May
- Life Time Tri CapTex
- Hot Luck Festival
- Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival
- Kerrville Folk Festival
- West Austin Studio Tour
- Blues on the Green
June
July
August
September
- Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival
- Zilker Relays
- Fantastic Fest
- Pecan Street Fall Arts Festival
- Austin Oktoberfest
October
- Gruene Music & Wine Fest
- Oktoberfest
- Austin City Limits Music Festival
- Texas Mesquite Arts Festival
- Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival
- Austin Film Festival
- Texas Book Festival
- Texas Clay Festival
- UTOPiAfest Down in the Oaks
- Boo at the Zoo
- Oktoberfest
- Formula 1 Grand Prix
November
- Wurstfest
- Austin Celtic Festival
- Wizard World Austin
- Austin Food + Wine Festival
- Fossil Fest
- Austin Area Jazz Festival
- ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot
- Austin Powwow
- Miracle on 5th Street
December
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