Summer is coming to a close, but there are still plenty of great events in Austin this August. Festivals abound this month so be sure to take in your favorite festival. From the Austin Ice Cream Festival to the Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival to the Austin Pride Festival, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this August in Austin.

Events in Austin this August

Austin Ice Cream Festival
When: August 12^th, 2017
Where: Fiesta Gardens
2101 Jesse E Segovia St.
Austin, TX

Are y’all ready for a day of frosty indulgence and Summer fun? Chill with friends, family & Fido as we scoop up the best frozen treats in Austin from all your faves and local new-comers at the 11th annual Austin Ice Cream Fest this Summer! We’ll play all day before Summer ends as we enjoy frosty flavors and cool off at Fiesta Gardens along Lady Bird Lake. You won’t want to miss the coolest event in Austin! #scoopsforall

Capital City Black Film Festival
When: August 17^th – 20^th, 2017
Where: Various Location in Austin

In 2013, CCBFF kicked off its inaugural year with a two-day screening of independent films expressing the African American experience.  In 2014, we staged an even bigger and better event, reaching minds and hearts beyond the U.S.  In 2015, we expanded CCBFF’s reach with year-round events and opportunities to experience the brilliant works of black artists and filmmakers across the globe. Our 2016 event attracted major film studios, actors and industry professionals in record numbers. In 2017, we celebrate our 5th Anniversary! With household names such as ACL, SXSW and Urban Music Festival in its annual calendar, Austin now includes CCBFF on the city’s list of can’t miss events.

Bat Fest
When: August 19, 2017
Where: Congress Avenue Bridge
100 South Congress Ave
Austin, TX

What will you see at Bat Fest this year? 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerging from under the bridge at dusk, 3 stages with live music, more than 75 arts & crafts vendors, delicious food and drinks, fun children’s activities, a bat costume contest and other bat activities.

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
When: August 20^th, 2017
Where: Fiesta Gardens
2101 Jesse E Segovia St.
Austin, TX

What began as a small hot sauce contest in 1990 has grown into the largest competition of its kind and one of Austin’s largest and best-known annual food events, drawing as many as 10,000 spectators and over 350 entries each year. Sample hundreds of salsa from all over Central Texas!

Austin Pride Festival and Parade
When: August 26^th, 2017
Where: Fiesta Gardens
2101 Jesse E Segovia St.
Austin, TX

The PRIDE Festival is the LARGEST annual LGBTQ advocacy and fundraising event in Central Texas!  Dozens of non-profit organizations and social clubs use the Festival as a platform to inform and interact with the thousands of attendees. Each year, countless people find new organizations to join, causes to support, and opportunities to volunteer. We are also proud knowing that the Austin PRIDE Festival is Central Texas’ single largest HIV testing day of the year enabling several local HIV-related service organizations to reach populations they may otherwise not reach!