There are a variety of food and music events to check out in South Austin and Dripping Springs this May.

Fiesta Austin: Cinco de Mayo

Culture, live music, art and food will come together at this festival. There will be over 40 vendors, a cornhole tournament, a kids’ zone and more with performances by Chris "Tejano Man" Tristan, Jaime DeAnda, Conjunto Cats and more.
  • May 4, 1-10 p.m.
  • $5 (presale), $7 (gate tickets), free (children age 12 and under)
  • Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., Austin
  • www.fiestaaustin.org
Third Annual Texas Wine Auction

This will be an evening filled with camaraderie, fine wine and the spirit of giving.May the Fourth: The Bark Side

Celebrate "Star Wars" Day with your furry friends. There will be coffee and cocktails, a pet costume contest, a photo booth, and special training with Neighbors wranglers. Preregistration is required.Dripping Springs Trade Days


Over 100 vendor booths will sell home and garden decor, jewelry, art, wreaths, gourmet foods, boutique clothing, and more.
  • May 4-5; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday)
  • Free
  • Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs
  • Facebook: Up Events Trade Days
Keep Austin Loud Fest

This two-night music festival will feature artists including Damaris, Clttr, Rococo Disco, Wild Wren and more.Dripping Springs Ag Boosters Annual Crawfish Boil & Auction

This dinner and auction raise scholarship funds and purchases 4-H and FFA projects from the Hays County Youth Livestock Show. All proceeds go to benefiting the youth of Dripping Springs 4-H and FFA.
  • May 11, 6-9 p.m.
  • $10 (ages 12 and under), $30 (adults)
  • Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs
  • www.dsagboosters.org
Herbal Scrubs & Oils with Native Plants

Have a self-care day or make a Mother’s Day gift at this workshop where participants will learn to make herbal-infused bath salts and body oils with Texas native plants. Open to those age 12 and up.
  • May 12, 1-3 p.m.
  • $50 per person
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin
  • www.wildflower.org
14th Annual RED Arena Round-Up


Cheer on horseback riders of all ability levels in RED Arena’s annual horse show. There will be free children’s activities, including an opportunity to pet miniature horses. Proceeds from the barbecue lunch, silent auction and raffles benefit scholarships and horse care.
  • May 17-18; 4-7 p.m. (Friday), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Saturday)
  • Free (admission)
  • RED Arena, 2435 W. Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs
  • www.redarena.org
Austin Chicken Wing Festival

At this all-you-can-eat wing festival, vote for your favorite wings from a variety of Austin’s wing restaurants and food trucks.
  • May 19, 1-6 p.m.
  • $29.98 (children age 12 and under), $54.99 (general admission)
  • South Austin Beer Garden, 10700 Menchaca Road, Austin
  • www.southaustinbeergarden.com
Hot Luck Festival

Spanning Memorial Day Weekend, this festival calls itself a “DIY casserole of the culinary and music world.” The food events and music shows will exhibit some of Austin’s best chefs and talented musicians.Big Texas Metal Fest

This outdoor, debut music festival will feature artists including Hatebreed, Atreyu and All Shall Perish. Multiple food options and bars, vendors, and artist merch will be available. The event is for all ages. Children under age 10 will have free admission with proper ear protection.