Memorial Day BBQ
Cook-Walden Memorial Hill Cemetery will hold its annual Memorial Day barbecue and wreath laying ceremony to honor fallen veterans. After the ceremony, the celebrations will move to VFW Post 8787 for barbecue and comradeship.
- May 27, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Free
- Cook-Walden Memorial Hill Cemetery, 14501 I-35, Pflugerville and 500 VFW Post 8787, VFW Rd., Austin
- Facebook: Cook-Walden Funeral Homes
Celebrate five years of operation with 12 Fox Beer Co. in Dripping Springs. The celebration coincides with Memorial Day weekend, with a specially brewed Festbier that the brewery will tap May 24. Live music, food and other vendors will carry celebrations through Memorial Day, May 27, culminating in a beer pong competition.
- May 24-27, 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Free entry
- 12 Fox Beer Co., 4700 West Fitzhugh Rd., Dripping Springs
- www.12foxbeer.com
Austin's Boat Tours will host a 21+ boat party across five luxury pontoons for Memorial Day. All boats in the event will dock in Devil's Cove, and grilled food is included in the ticket price. The event is BYOB.
- May 27, 3:15-8 p.m.
- Tickets $75-$100
- Austin's Boat Tours, 16200 Lakeshore Dr. Austin
- www.austinsboattours.com
Hosted by the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, this festival celebrating Greek culture, food, music, dancing and tours of the church. Proceeds from the event benefit the church.
- May 24-26 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
- $5 admission
- Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 414 S. St. Stephens School Rd., Austin
- ww.austingreekfestival.com
South Austin Beer Garden's last free crawfish boil of the season is its annual Memorial Day Boil. This year, the beer garden is partnering with the Bully Sanctuary, a dog rescue that will benefit from the event.
- May 26, 1-6 p.m.
- Free with purchase of a beverage
- South Austin Beer Garden, 10700 Menchaca Rd., Austin
- www.southaustinbeergarden.com
The parks and recreation department of the city of San Marcos will hold an event honoring those who have fallen in action since WWI.
- May 27, 10 a.m.
- Free
- Veterans Mural, 401 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos
- www.visitsanmarcos.com
In partnership with the city of Round Rock, the Round Rock Veteran's Coalition will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at the Yonders Point Flag Plaza in Old Settlers Park to honor fallen veterans.
- May 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Free
- 3101 Aten Loop, Round Rock
- www.roundrocktexas.gov
Hosted by Heroes Night Out, this event aims to bring together veterans, active-duty service members, first responders and their families ahead of Memorial Day. The event will offer the chance to connect with local business and nonprofit vendors. Family-friendly activities include a barbecue lunch, zip-lining, inflatable games, a bounce house, paddle boards and live music.
- May 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free (admission), registration required
- Reunion Ranch, 850 CR 255, Georgetown
- www.heroesnightout.org
The Backyard Pitmasters aim to teach meat lovers how to operate a pit and smoke brisket. Attendees will learn about how to choose the right cut of meat, trimming techniques, rubs and prep, wood selection, smoke profiles, how to start and manage a pit chamber fire, timing, and proper slicing techniques. Following the slicing training, students will enjoy a barbecue dish prepared in class while sipping on a beer.
- May 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- $139 (first participant), $129 (additional participant)
- Hell or High Water Brewing, 931 Loop 332, Liberty Hill
- www.hellorhighwaterbrewing.com
Sun City will hold a ceremony recognizing and honoring fallen veterans, with guest speaker retired Army General Vincent Brooks. Music for the event will be performed by the 36th Infantry Division Band of the Texas Army National Guard.
- May 27, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Free
- Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza, 2 Texas Dr., Georgetown
- www.sctexas.org
