Happppppy first day of May! I love love love this month; the rain starts to clear up and the sun shines almost every day. Hiii pool, I missed you!
There is a ton going on this month in Austin just for Cinco de Mayo alone, but instead of focusing on the holiday I decided to highlight some events that may be overlooked! Hope you enjoy!
May 4th // 7:30-11pm
iHeartCountry Festival featuring Florida Georgia Line, Tim McGraw, Dan and Shay, Little Big Town and Luke Combs
This years iHeartCountry Festival has killer lineup and tickets are still available! Grab your friends, a pair of cowboy boots and head over to The Frank Erwin Center on May 4th!
Cost: Starting at $75 // Tickets
May 4th and 5th // 11am-8pm
Pecan Festival in Downtown Austin
This is one of my favorite events in Austin! Stop by the Pecan Festival for over 300 artisan vendors, 30 food concessions, 50 bands on 3 stages, a family friendly rides section and more.
Cost: Free // More Info
May 7th-12th // Times Vary
Cats at Bass Concert Hall
Broadway lovers, this one’s for you! Cat’s the musical will be at Bass Concert Hall May 7th-12th. Memoriesssssssssssss, all alone in the moonlight…..
Cost: Starts at $30 // Tickets
May 8th// 6:30-9:30pm
Hooch & Hops: Independence Brewing Company and Pitchfork Petty
Join Amy Cartwright and Brannon Radicke of Independence Brewing Co. and Max Synder the chef of Pitchfork Petty for a 4-course beer and food paring!
Cost: Starts at $75 // Tickets
May 10th // 6:30-10pm
Wizards and Witches Beer Festival
Calling all Harry Potter fans! The Historic Fair Market in Downtown Austin will be transformed into a wizarding world of wonders and will host tastings of over twenty different beers. There will be photo ops, food, and live music from the Sorceress Sisters and DJ DumbleD.
Cost: Starts at $39 // Tickets
May 11th // Starting at 11am
GoGa {Goat Yoga}
Imagine yoga andddd now imagine cute little goats running around. Put them together and you have GoGa. Whhhhat! There are two locations for Goat Yoga, one in the Galleria and one at Lamar Union. You can sign up as a drop in online and get your goga on.
Cost: Starting at $30 // Tickets/Schedule
May 19th and 26th // 11:45am-2:45pm
Austin Brunch Boat
Join the Austin Tour Company for a brunch boat on Lake Austin! Tickets are $49 and it includes a two hour boat ride, all you can eat/drink with food from VIA 313 and One Taco and drinks from Austin Eastsiders and Deep Eddy Vodka. Plus, there’s a free photo booth and music on the top deck by DJ Neema from Bat City Beats.
Cost: $49 // More Info
May 25th & 26th // 12-11pm
Lone Star Jam
Grab GA tickets to Lone Star Jam and have a Memorial Day weekend you won’t forget! The lineup features The Josh Abbott Band, Granger Smith, Turnpike Troubadours, Wade Bowen and so many more!
Cost: $70 {for a 2 day pass} // Tickets
May 28th-June 16th // Times Vary
Hamilton at Bass Concert Hall
YOU GUYS. You have no idea how excited I am to see this show. I’ve been listening to the soundtrack on repeat and my computer search history is basically all Alexander Hamilton. Grab your tickets soon, limited remain!
Cost: Starts at $79 // Tickets
May 30th // 8pm
Unplugged at The Grove
ACL Radio is celebrating 26 years of Unplugged at The Grove! Every Thursday you can stop by The Grove for free live music and then food and drinks for purchase. On May 30th they’ll be featuring Jackie Venson, so grab the fam and head on down!
Cost: Free // More Info
And those are my top picks for events in May! Do you have any others that you’re looking forward to? If so, comment below!
