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Round Rock will host a celebration of local arts and culture downtown in August.
What you need to know
Known as the Summer Arts Fest, the new signature arts festival will bring live music, food vendors, art demonstrations and exhibitors downtown Aug. 6-9. Attendees can view fine art, fine crafts and other showcases, as well as meet local artists, per the city.
The four-day festival replaces the city's event previously held in October.
The details
Admission to the event is free, and all ages are welcome.
Festival activities will occur:
Attendees can visit over 100 artist booths, with local names including Round Rock Community Clay and Ghost Pepper Glass Blowing; view art on display from Dale Chihuly, the Central Texas Pastel Society and Ziesook You at the City Arts Center; and have their faces painted, among other activities.
What else?
Several streets will be closed for the event, according to the city of Round Rock. These include East Main Street from the Lampasas Street intersection to Sheppard Street; Sheppard Street between East Main Street and Liberty Avenue; and Liberty Avenue from Lampasas Street to Sheppard Street. All city parking garages will be accessible, per the city.
