AUSTIN, Texas — The weekend is upon us and, as always, there are a ton of things going on in the Austin area! From a big race to a big night for country music, there's no shortage of fun activities happening over the next few days.
Here’s a breakdown of just some of the events you can attend this weekend.
Buda will celebrate its 143rd birthday with a weekend-long bash!
Free live music kickoff parties will be held at Meridian, the Inspired Minds Art Center, Willie's Joint Bar & Grill and Nate's Coffee & Cocktails on Friday, ahead of the main event on Saturday. That will include a carnival, markets, a "Local Legend" award ceremony, a Buda-themed drone show and live performances by Greyhounds and headliner Shakey Graves. Then "Birthday Blues Brunch" events will be held at various venues on Sunday.
When: Saturday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Buda Amphitheater at Buda City Park, located at 204 San Antonio St.
The Statesman Capitol 10K is back this weekend. Established in 1978, the event – typically referred to as the Cap10K – is the largest 10K race in Texas and the sixth-largest in the country.
The 47th annual event will go from the starting line over Lady Bird Lake to the Finish Line Festival at Vic Mathias/Auditorium Shores. The festival will feature free massages, food, cocktails, live music and more. For everything you need to know, check out the 2024 race guide.
When: Sunday at approximately 7:15 a.m.
Where: Startling line over Lady Bird Lake to the finish festival at Vic Mathias/Auditorium Shores
RELATED: PHOTOS: 2023 Statesman Cap10K
The CMT Music Awards return to Austin's Moody Center this Sunday! The star-studded spectacle will include performances by Brittney Spencer, Cody Johnson, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Sugarland and more. Trisha Yearwood will be awarded the June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award.
General admission floor tickets are still available, but all guests must be 18 or older. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and close at 6:30 p.m. ahead of the 7 p.m. start time.
When: Sunday starting at 7 p.m.
Where: Moody Center, located at 2001 Robert Dedman Drive
Other events happening this weekend:
- Pickleball for a Purpose – Friday at Austin Pickle Ranch
- Bob Dylan – Friday and Saturday at ACL Live at the Moody Theatre
- Hasan Minhaj – Friday at the Long Center for the Performing Arts (7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.)
- Dwight Yoakam – Saturday at Whitewater Music Amphitheater in New Braunfels
- The Bloody Mary Festival – Saturday at Fair Market
- Austin FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes – Saturday at Q2 Stadium
- Books and Bees Festival – Saturday at the Bee Cave Public Library
- Cedar Park Kite Festival – Sunday at Lakeline Park
- Crawfish Boil 2024 – Sunday at St. Elmo Brewing Co.