Events & Festivals

Year-round Events

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First Saturday

 
Join the Buda Downtown Merchants’ Group every first Saturday of the month and explore all the unique shops across downtown. Beware: live music, food and drinks may be around any corner. 
Downtown Buda Farmers Market

Downtown Buda Farmer's Market - Every Sunday 

With a strong focus on sustainability, the Buda Downtown Farmers Market provides visitors, residents and local businesses with high-quality goods and the freshest, most nutritious and most reasonably priced locally grown produce. You can find them at Buda City Park every Sunday from 10-2 pm!

Spring Events

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Buda Black History Celebration - February
 

Celebrate Buda's Black History under the pavilion in Buda City Park! With awesome speakers, entertainment, corvette car show, poetry, music, performances, kid zone and more. 
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Buda Crawfest - February

Head to the Buda Amphitheater & City Park a festival piled high with crawfish, live music and more! Tickets will go fast so be sure to score yours early.
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Annual Eggstravaganza  

Hop to Buda Sportsplex for an egg-citing egg hunt! At this FREE event, kids will make a dash towards the hunting ground to try and collect as many eggs and treats that can be found. Following the egg hunt, there will be more activities and fun for the whole family.

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Buda Lions Country Fair & Wiener Dog Races - last weekend of April

This annual country fair has become an extremely popular spring event. The festivities begin with a pet parade, followed by the nationally known Wiener Dog Races. Cheer on your favorite wiener dog while also enjoying the other fun activities that are happening at the fair. Other competitive events can be observed, such as the BBQ cook-off, bake-off, washer tournament, and best dressed dog contest. Arts and crafts vendors and live entertainment can be enjoyed throughout the weekend.
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Wine being poured into glass from the Buda Sip and Stroll

Main Street Sip and Stroll

Sip, savor, shop, and stroll in beautiful Historic Downtown Buda on this beautiful evening to remember. Ticket holders will receive a commemorative glass, tote for your purchases, entertainment and more as you stroll through 15 of our downtown shops tasting a variety of spirits as well as a sampling of some our restaurants' featured menu items. 

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Summer Events

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Arts in the Park - Various Fridays in June & July

Pack up your picnic blankets, pile everyone into the car and join us at the new Buda Amphitheater and City Park for a summer filled with live entertainment!
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Red White & Buda Independence Day Celebration - July 4th

Come celebrate Independence Day in Buda! Watch or be a part of the morning bike parade filled with decorative bicycles, wagons, and unique kid’s floats as it takes route on Main Street.  The celebration continues at night with live music, food and market vendors and a spectacular fireworks display. 
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Fall Events

Booda Halloween 2018

Boo-da Halloween - October

Bring your little ghost or goblin to Downtown Buda for some candy, treats, and entertainment. The Buda Public Library also provides more fun with spooky stories, crafts, games, and more! 
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Family in pajama's in front of the Buda Christmas tree at the Buda Cocoa Jingle

Cocoa Jingle

Celebrate the lighting of historic downtown Buda family style with a Cocoa Jingle on Main St. Bring your own mug or purchase a commemorative mug to build your favorite hot cocoa beverage in downtown businesses. This family-friendly event is free for all ages.
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Winter Events
Wine being poured into glass from the Buda Sip and Stroll

Holiday Sip and Stroll - early December

Feel the magic of the holidays as you sip, savor, shop, and stroll in beautiful Historic Downtown Buda on this magical evening to remember. Ticket holders will receive a commemorative glass, entertainment and more as you stroll through a dozen of our downtown shops tasting a variety of spirits as well as a sampling of some of our restaurants finest menu items. 21+ only please. More Info
Santa and Mrs. Claus riding on a vintage fire truck during the Budafest parade with fireworks behind

Budafest - first weekend in December


Budafest is a family-friendly festival that celebrates the spirit of the holidays with artisan craft vendors, visits with Santa, a night-time lighted Christmas parade, fireworks over downtown, carnival, a snow play area, kids activities, and more. Admission into Budafest is free, so bring the whole family! More Info
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Buda Trail of Lights - multiple weekends in December

Christmas cheer radiates throughout the season! Take a walk through Historic Stagecoach Park to view twinkling lights and illuminated Christmas displays. Guests are shuttled from Cabela’s so that they can enjoy the array of festive scenes at their leisure. Food, fun, and holiday splendor await visitors along with a visit from Santa himself.
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