May 14-15: Check out a beer festival
Wild World will hold a festival for natural wine and farmhouse beer in May. The two-day event features extensive tasting of over 200 natural wines, farmhouse beers and foods fermented with wild yeast and bacteria produced by dozens of winemakers, brewers, and cider and mead makers. The event will also have a panel and classroom discussions with industry guests from the local community and around the world. The ticket price includes the cost for both days of the festival, and attendees must be over 21 to attend. 1-6 p.m. (May 14), noon-6:30 p.m. (May 15). $95. Jester King Brewery Farm, 13187 Fitzhugh Road, Austin. www.wildworldfestival.com
May 14: Chow down for a cause
Nonprofit foundation Lulu Nurse will host its inaugural Cajun Crawfish Boil at the Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery in Spicewood. The event will have all-you-can-eat crawfish while supplies last, liquor and live music. Proceeds will benefit nurses in financial need. The event is for all ages. Kids age 12 and under eat free. Lulu Nurse was established in 2020 to honor longtime nurse Cindy Bland, who died of colon cancer at age 38. Noon-6 p.m. $50. 101 CR 409, Spicewood. Eventbrite: Lulu Nurse Cajun Crawfish Boil
May 16: Look for a summer job
The city of Bee Cave will host its inaugural job fair. Jobs featured will be suitable for students age 16 and older with seasonal and summer employment opportunities available. Employers will be on-site, and there will be giveaways. Local leaders and business owners will take part in a panel to inspire part-time work. Noon-4:30 p.m. Free. Lake Travis High School gymnasium, 3324 S. RM 620, Austin. To volunteer or register a business, email [email protected].
May 23: Get a hole in one
Elite Fundraising Solutions and Krank Golf are holding the third annual Lake Travis Firefighters Association Golf Tournament in May. The event will feature several competitions, including a $3,500 hole-in-one and closest-to-the-pin contest and a chance to win a $650 11 Krank driver. There will also be virtual gift bags and a Hit The Green Challenge, giving golfers the chance to win up to $30,000. The event will benefit the Lake Travis CAV Lounge and Lake Travis Firefighters Benevolent Foundation. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $180 (individual), $700 (team of four). Live Oak Golf Course, 510 Lakeway Drive, Austin. 512-261-7200. Facebook: 3rd Annual Lake Travis Firefighters Association Golf Tournament
May 26: Eat a multicourse meal
Hotel Granduca invites guests to explore the California collection of Trinitas Cellars from Napa Valley at Visconti Ristorante for its “A Taste of Napa” dinner in May. The dining experience includes a multicourse meal of Italian-inspired dishes paired with tastes from Napa Valley’s Trinitas Cellars. The event will also have live music. 5:30 p.m. $95. Visconti Ristorante & Bar, 320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Bldg. B, Austin. 512-306-6400. www.granducaaustin.com
May 26: Check out an art party
The third event of The Art Gathering concert series will be held at the end of May. The Texas House Party at Music Hill Ranch will feature Texas artist Christopher Oglesby as he showcases several art collections alongside live music by Hannah Jackson and Kenny Maines. The event will also have cocktails, a wine bar and light bites to eat as well as a raffle for multiple surprise giveaways. 6-10 p.m. $50. 16219 Flint Rock Road, Austin. 281- 881-5740. Eventbrite: The Art Gathering at Music Hill
May 27-29: Grab a lasso
Hosted by the Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Ag Boosters, the Dripping Springs Fair & Rodeo will feature rodeo events including barrel racing, bull riding, mutton busting, bronc riding and more. Vendors will line the indoor Vendor Hall and there will be a bar serving drinks on Saturday and Sunday. Jake Hooker and the Outsiders will play from 9-11 p.m. on Saturday. Free-$15. Various times. 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs. 512-894-2390. Eventbrite: 2022 Dripping Springs Fair & Rodeo
May 28: Luau the Night Away
An Aloha Pool Party will be held at Lakeway Swim Center in May. The event will include games, dances, swimming and more. Children can learn an authentic hula dance with an instructor from Hawaiian Kona Isle and dine on Chick-fil-A during an evening of fun in the sun. 5-8 p.m. Drop-in rates apply, $7-8. 3103 Lakeway Blvd., Austin. 512-261-3000. www.lakeway-tx.gov
May 29: Propagate a plant
New Origin Shop will host a beginner-level workshop on plant propagation at the end of May. For those interested in indoor plants, succulents and cacti, this event will allow guests to create their own small plant arrangement while learning the steps of propagation. All materials are included in registration cost and masks are mandatory for all attendees. $55. 1-2 p.m. 12921 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. D2-110, Bee Cave. 512-276-2066. www.neworigin.shop
May 30: Swim with mermaids
The Lakeway Swim Center invites families to don their tails and come swim with the Lake Travis mermaids. Attendees can take a photo with Princess Ariel, get glitter tattoos with On The Spot Body Art and enjoy games and door prizes. 1-3 p.m. Drop-in rates apply, $7-$8. 3103 Lakeway Blvd., Austin. 512-261-3000. www.lakeway-tx.gov
June 3: Enjoy a summer screening
The Lakeway Parks and Recreation Department will host a music and movie summer series on the first Friday in June, July and August. In June, the event will feature music by Stoney Gable and a screening of “The Parent Trap” in Lakeway City Park. Yard games, movies and band entertainment are free. The city encourages attendees to bring blankets and folding chairs for the lawn. Alcohol and pets are prohibited. 6 p.m. Free. 502 Hurst Creek Road, Lakeway. 512-314-7530. www.lakeway-tx.gov
June 3-5: Fish to win
The Lakeway Parks and Recreation Department will host a virtual fishing derby. Participants will go fishing, take a photo of their catch and submit photos for the chance to win prizes. More details on where to fish, fishing licenses and photo submission requirements can be found on the city’s website. Entries must be submitted by midnight on June 6. Free. 512-314-7530. www.lakeway-tx.gov
June 4: Support Central Texas artists
Contracommon’s Second Annual Summer Arts Festival will be at the Hill Country Galleria in June. There will be space for over 40 artist vendors, live music and a children’s art garden full of free art activities. Information about the artist and performance lineup will be announced in mid-May. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Hill Country Galleria Central Plaza Lawn, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. www.contracommon.org/events
June 12: Build a boat
The Lakeway Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to work in teams of two to build a boat and paddles using cardboard and duct tape as part of its Cardboard Boat Regatta event. 6 p.m. Free. 3103 Lakeway Blvd., Austin. 512-261-3000. www.lakeway-tx.gov
June 21: Register a float
The registration deadline for the city of Lakeway’s 4th of July Parade is in June. The theme for the parade is “She’s A Grand Old Flag,” and entries are encouraged to follow the theme. Details on float specifications can be found on the city’s website. In addition to participating in the parade, the city is looking for volunteers to help direct crowds. Free. Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-314-7532. www.lakeway-tx.gov/718/july-4th-celebration
