Events in Buda

Buda is the official “Outdoor Capital of Texas,” and locals make the most of their great setting by holding lots of fun events throughout the year. The famous wiener dog races in April are the marquee event that people across the country attend year after year, but the races are just one of many fantastic family events held in Buda. Its summertime festivals are perennial favorites with locals and tourists alike, and their holiday parties are some of the best in the Hill Country. Have a look at some of the top annual events in Buda so you can plan your next trip to this charming town.

April

Buda's Birthday Music Festival

Every spring, Buda throws itself one of the bigger birthday parties in the state. The three-day festival takes over the Buda Amphitheater and downtown, kicking off Friday night with live music and drink specials at venues across Main Street. Saturday brings the main event to the amphitheater stage, and Sunday winds things down with a Blues Brunch: live music, brunch specials, and a relaxed come-and-go pace that feels like a proper sendoff.

204 San Antonio Street
Buda, TX 78610

Buda in Bloom Plant Market

Downtown Buda goes green for a day with a curated lineup of tropical, succulent, and specialty plant vendors alongside pottery and garden accessories. The Chalk Walk lets visitors design their own floral sidewalk art, and anyone who makes a purchase at a participating downtown brick-and-mortar shop can collect a ticket for a free treat at a local restaurant.

303 Main Street
Buda, TX 78610

Buda Country Fair and Wiener Dog Races

Buda is known as the “Wiener Dog Capital of Texas” for a very good reason. The famous wiener dog races are just part of the activities in this April event; live music and entertainment, best-dressed dog contest, cook-offs and bake-offs, and pet parade round out the weekend fun.

204 San Antonio Street
Buda, TX 78610

July

Red, White & Buda

Celebrate Independence Day with a kids’ parade down Main Street, bounce houses and games inside Buda City Park, and an evening of live music and spectacular fireworks.

204 San Antonio Street
Buda, TX 78610

Summer Musical Series

The Chambers Theatre Company teams up with the City of Buda and the Buda Arts Commission to bring live musical theater to the outdoor stage on select weekends in July. A different musical every year, local talent on stage, and a Texas sky overhead. No wonder it's become one of the summer's best reasons to break out the lawn chairs.

October

Buda Arts Festival

What started in 2020 as a one-day painting and music event has grown into a weeklong celebration that pulls the community together through art. Most of the programming is free, with a handful of ticketed experiences scattered across the schedule.

Downtown
Buda, TX 78610

Buda Restaurant Week

More than 20 restaurants across the city roll out exclusive specials, secret menu items, prix-fixe menus, and limited-time discounts for one week in October. It's the best excuse to eat your way across Buda with intention — and a price point that makes it easy to try somewhere new.

Participating Restaurants
Buda, TX 78610

Boo-da Halloween

Local businesses and the Buda Public Library open their doors for candy, games, and scary stories for the kids on the Saturday before Halloween.

204 San Antonio Street
Buda, TX 78610

November

Railcar Revival

A live music festival built around country, rock, Americana, and folk, set in an open-air venue with local food and cold drinks. The weekend lineup brings standout artists to Buda for a festival that runs on good sound and good vibes.

204 San Antonio Street
Buda, TX 78610

December

BudaFest

Held downtown the first full weekend in December, this outdoor holiday shopping bazaar will get you in the Christmas spirit with a parade, live music, carnival, and a visit from Old Saint Nick himself.

Downtown
Buda, TX 78610

Buda Holiday Lights

Board a shuttle at Cabela’s to Historic Stagecoach Park for a walk through a winter wonderland, complete with Christmas lights, campfires, hot drinks, and holiday entertainment.

880 Main Street
Buda, TX 78610