We feel the heat rising already as the summer season quickly approaches. Everyone knows that the summer truly does not begin until Memorial Day Weekend is celebrated. This holiday often signals the end of the school year for the little ones while giving adults a day off work to honor our armed forces. This year spend your Memorial Day Weekend right here in Austin. You will find tons of family friendly activities and events. Take a look at what Memorial Day getaway to Austin has in store for you.
Hot Luck Live Food and Music Festival
Whenever you visit Austin you will be surrounded by some incredible live music and decadent food. Seriously, the live music and food scene here in town can be competed against in the state of Texas. During your Memorial Day Weekend trip you will be able to enjoy a bit of everything when you attend the Hot Luck Live Food and Music Festival. This highly popular event is once again returning in 2025 to provide four days of delicious food and dazzling live music. Hot Luck is a combination effort of Franklin Barbecue and Mohawk owners who understand the best in their respective games. Part of the festival is separate food events taking place all over Austin including locations such as Mohawk, Fair Market, and Wild Onion Ranch. Famous restaurants from local restaurants will be whipping up unique dishes for you to try out. Of course you need a little live music too where Mohawk and Antone’s will be hosting performances in a variety of genres including jazz fusion, blues, indie rock, and much more. Purchase the “Whole Enchilada Pass” that will get you into all of the food and music events saving you a few bucks. Don’t miss out on the Hot Luck Live Food and Music Festival taking place May 22nd through the 25th right before Memorial Day.
CapTex Tri
Memorial Day Weekend is a popular time to visit Austin for the athlete community as the CapTex Tri takes place in the city. The CapTex Tri is our local triathlon presented by Life Time that is a perfect way to kick off the summer season. The event brings in a variety of talent from top level athletes to first time triathlon participants. If you have never completed a triathlon before you will find it to be a rewarding experience. The race is comprised of three parts including swimming, biking, and running. Participants will begin their experience in Lady Bird Lake before hopping on a bike and then finishing with a long distance run. You will enjoy the Texas Capitol in the background before enjoying a finishing party over at Auditorium Shores. Registration is now open for the event and will quickly fill up. Don’t miss out on the CapTex Tri taking place on Memorial Day this year.
Drop In Summer Concert Series
Another popular event returning again this year in Austin is the Drop In Summer Concert Series. This event brings free weekly concerts featuring some of Austin’s best and favorite up and coming artists. The fun kicks off on May 23rd for the very first concert of the season. Artists for the upcoming season will be unveiled over the next few weeks giving you something to help build up the excitement. Genres for the concerts include everything from rock and roll to pop, country, and so much more. Don’t forget a blanket for the lawn seating and check out the Drop In Summer Concert Series the Thursday leading up to Memorial Day.
Sketch Fest
Are you looking to add a few laughs into your Memorial Day Weekend? If so, come check out Sketch Fest taking place over the weekend of Memorial Day. This four-day festival features the best scripted comedy from local Austin comics to national performers and more. The event is put on by ColdTowne Theater with over 20 headlining comedians on the schedule. You can purchase the Early Bird All Fest Badge for just $69 that will get you into all of the shows across the festival. This is a great idea for those who love a few laughs while on vacation!
Hit the Lake
In between the events you will want to spend the time here at Lady Bird Lake. Visitors will be able to explore the lake by kayak or canoe with the local rental shops along the shore. Check out the bats that take flight from under the Congress Avenue Bridge from the water. Cool off at Lady Bird Lake over Memorial Day Weekend!
Turn Up the Heat in Austin
You have quite the experience waiting for you in Austin this Memorial Day. Contact us to book one of our vacation rentals today and come see for yourself this year!
