Saddle Up! It's Time to Rodeo
in Dripping Springs!
It's May and that means time to get ready to rodeo at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. The annual Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo is back May 27-29 with something for everyone. In addition to the ever popular barrel racing, slack rodeo, and mutton busting, there will be live music, dancing, a cattle prospect show and a variety of merchants within the three days of fun. Many events are free, and rodeo tickets are only $10 (youth) and $15 (adult) for Saturday and Sunday nights. The non-stop action will take place at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Drive Dripping Springs. See you there!
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Calling All Songwriters - Near and Far - for our 2022 Festival
Sponsorships are also available for businesses and individuals who wish to support these artists and their talents. Not only will your sponsorship assist the artists with travel expenses, you'll get your business in front of thousands of music lovers AND be making a tax deductible contribution at the same time. Save the date and make plans to attend the Festival in downtown Dripping Springs!
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Bird is the Word in Dripping Springs!
Take a look up and see if you can witness the bird migration currently underway. Now through June 15, Dripping Springs businesses and residents are turning their lights off to help the migratory birds make their way south.
From hummingbirds and warblers to sparrows and geese, millions of birds migrate across North America every year, covering hundreds to thousands of miles. Most of these birds make their journey at night, visualizing the magnetic pull of the earth and using the moon and stars to set their course -- which is right over Dripping Springs!
And speaking of hummingbirds and warblers, if you've never plugged into the bird watching activities in the area, you'll be amazed at the numerous species in Dripping Springs' parks. According to Audubon, Texas’ bird list of nearly 650 ranks second among the states and is home to rare species that can only be found in the Texas Hill Country.
Want to see Golden-cheeked Warbler, Black-capped Vireo or Painted Bunting? Visit Dripping Springs, TX to see one of these coveted and elusive species. Take a look at our birding guides and learn how you can spot some of Mother Nature's most interesting creatures.
Tip: Now is prime time for hummingbirds in our area. If you have a feeder out, be sure to keep the sugar water fresh, and never use food coloring or dyes. This tiny bird loves plain white sugar and water!
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DreamFest 2022 at Dreamland
The inaugural music and arts festival -- DREAMFEST -- is set for May 28 with 10 bands and more activities than you can dream up! Bob Schneider and Carolyn Wonderland headline the festival with VIP and general admission tickets now available.
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BBQ Cook-off Winners
Founders Day Festival 2022 may be over but the winners of this year's BBQ Cook-off will bask in the glory another 360 days! Congratulations to the teams that took top awards:
Best Brisket: Burnin' Cash
Best Chicken: Rough Creek Frog Legs
Best Chili: Tipsy Brisket
Best Salsa: Makin' Bacon & Kickin' Ash
Best Pit: Gene's Cookers
Best Camp: Brisket Brothers
Best Showmanship: Trail Driver
The Dripping Springs Cook-Off Club was started in 1987 by a group of residents who had a friendly rivalry over who had the best barbecue. Year after year the club has grown and now sponsors a seven category cook-off each spring, a chili/salsa competition in the fall, and also cooks for local fundraisers. See Dripping Springs Cook-off Club website for a complete list of winners and all the ways they give back to the community.
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May 6th
Zoo & Brew at SudsMonkey Brewing
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Here's some monkey business you can't miss. Austin Zoo and SudsMonkey Brewing & Kitchen are partnering for a fun and educational event on Friday night, May 6 from 6-8 pm. Enjoy delicious beer while Hope Carr, Education Manager at Austin Zoo, shares facts and up-close and personal views with some of your favorite Zoo residents. There will be trivia, giveaways and prizes -- and it benefits the animals of Austin Zoo.
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May 14th-15th
Wild World Festival at Jester King Brewery
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Celebrate the art and science of wild fermentation with over 50 natural winemakers, wild-fermenting brewers, cidermakers, and industry pros. Experience an unlimited salon-style tasting of over 200 organically-farmed wines, farmhouse beers, and other beverages and foods fermented with wild yeast and bacteria. Learn from panel and classroom-style discussions in which producers, importers, writers, and retailers share knowledge within and across categories toward a greater understanding of an ever more delightfully-complex continuum of fermentory enjoyment. |
May 14th & 21st
Redbud Artisan Market @ Bell Springs Winery & Brewing Co.
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If you're looking for unique, handmade art, and a chance to meet the artist at the same time, you'll want to stop in for the Redbud Artisan Market May 14 and May 21 from 11 am to 5 pm at Bell Springs Winery & Brewery Co. From jewelry, pottery to metal art, leather goods and guitars, you'll find a little bit of everything. And if you happen to enjoy wine and beer, you'll find your fill of those also!
Photo: Art by Rebecca Wang
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May 15th
Sunday Matinee with Pearl Snaps
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Sunday Funday is exactly what you'll experience at Mercer Dancehall for Sunday Matinee with Pearl Snaps. Dance, listen, sing along, snack and enjoy old friends and making new ones. |
May 21st
Farm Class at Vista Brewing
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Join Vista Brewing's Farmer Noël for a hands-on gardening class -- beginner to veteran gardeners are welcome. As an experienced farmer, Noël brings her knowledge and passion for sustainable farming to Vista. She is responsible for the planning and production of vegetables, herbs and flowers in the Vista Farm, from the soil to the kitchen. Don't miss this opportunity!
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