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Rodeo Austin announced that ProRodeo, carnival, fair and BBQ Austin events will be canceled for the second year in a row.
Although the beloved Austin fair and events have been suspended, Rodeo Austin announced in a press release that private youth competitions, including the Junior Livestock Show, Ag Mechanics Competition, Ultimate Scramble Championship and the Youth Auction will still go on.
An update from Rodeo Austin. https://t.co/p1DJ7rDl8a— Rodeo Austin (@Rodeo Austin) 1611342099.0
The non-profit organization had to cancel last year's event for the first time in its 82-year history shortly after the beginning of the pandemic.
This year's youth competitions will be conducted in compliance with state, county and city mandates to provide a COVID-19 safe experience for those involved. The event will be hosted in early March and more information is still yet to be announced.
The Travis County Expo Center and the Ludecke Arena has been the home of Rodeo Austin and the annual events in March for years, but is now being used for the distribution of essential items to community members in relation to COVID-19.
Rodeo Austin also announced organizers are working closely with public officials to determine which events can be rescheduled for alternative dates in 2021.
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Tito's Handmade Vodka
Show your love for Tito's and for the community this year with a wide selection of not that ugly, uglyish, ugly, uglier, and ugliest holiday sweaters.
There's lots choose from, and plenty of accessories like scarves and socks, plus gear for your dog, too.
All of the items can be purchased online or at the Love, Tito’s Retail Store in Austin, TX. 100% of all net proceeds from online or in-store purchases go to one of the nonprofits we’ve teamed up with.
Click here to see the entire collection in the Tito's store.
🗓 All weekend
Check out this highly anticipated art exhibition with illuminated art along Waller Creek. Tickets are free and the event includes food vendors, dazzling lights, live music, and hands-on activities
All weekend 6 p.m - 10 p.m | 📍Waterloo Park
This iconic holiday tradition lights up for the first time this holiday season starting this weekend! Reserve your spot for an enchanting light and sound performance, delicious hot cocoa, sweet treats, and some overall fun with your friends or family. The show runs till January 6th.
6 p.m and 9 p.m | 📍Mozart's Coffee Roasters - 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
🗓 Saturday
This fitness event is free and open to the public. Get your morning started right with a "Fitness in the park" class for kickboxing! The class will be led by certified instructors and is a great way to get a cardio workout in while also honing your self-defense skills.
10 a.m - 11 a.m | 📍 Metz Park
Support local LBGTQ+ and female artists at this outdoor market with over 150 vendors. Get your holiday shopping out of the way at this event, with vendors for food trucks, handmade goods, raffles, hands on workshops and activities, and more.
Did someone say cheese?! If you're like me and always willing to get your hands on a bowl of mac and cheese, then this event is for you. Check out the Mac and Cheese festival happening this weekend to decide which vendor has. the best mac and cheese for yourself, and enjoy the bar with creative cocktails while you're at it. Tickets start at $45.
11 a.m - 3 p.m | 📍Lantana Place - 7415 Southwest Parkway
