Kyle Founders Parade downtown this Saturday
“A Slice of Kyle” is the theme for this year’s Founders Parade, which will take to the streets at 10 a.m. Saturday. Parade participants will gather at Gregg-Clarke Park and head east on Center Street, ending up at the Mary Kyle Harton Gazebo at City Square Park. After that, everyone will sing “Happy Birthday” to Kyle and share birthday cake. The parade is traditionally held mid-October. The town was platted and its first lots sold around Oct. 15, 1880. Grand Marshal for this year is Kyle Park, who has played area music festivals since he was a high school student. Good viewing spots for the parade include either side of Center Street. Because Center Street is also FM 150, which is a state highway, the parade can only accept a limited number of entries. This year’s lineup is already full.

Songwriters Festival
The public is invited to the annual Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival Oct. 18-20 to enjoy three days of singer/songwriter showcases. Forty-five songwriters from across the U.S. and around the world will be there. The Festival is free and takes place on six stages at six venues: Barber Shop Bar, Acopon Brewing Co., Mazama Coffee Co., Hudson’s on Mercer, The Sidecar Tasting Room and Milton’s Lodging, all within the Dripping Springs Downtown Historic District.

Buda’s Art in the Heart
The Buda Main Street Program is hosting Art in the Heart, a celebration of fine art in Historic Downtown Buda, which will take place on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 1 to 6 p.m. The Buda Main Street Program has partnered with Inspired Minds Art Center, Fine Arts Buda, Assemblage Contemporary Craftsman Gallery and Hays CISD to bring the community together to celebrate local artists in Buda and the surrounding areas. The event will feature live music, art exhibits, student artist showcases, live demonstrations, classes, and a chalk art contest. A schedule of events can be seen at www.downtownbudatx.com/art.

Hootenanny on the Hill
Festivities will kick off Saturday, Oct. 19 in Plum Creek with a 7 a.m. race, followed by  carnival activities from 12 to 4 p.m. and shopping for all ages. Hootenanny on the Hill activities include inflatable games, trackless trains, petting zoo, BBQ contest, pony rides, music, and more. More info at hootenannyonthehill.com

Creedmoor Oktoberfest
Creedmoor’s Oktoberfest will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Creedmoor Community Center. It is a family-friendly community festival with a parade, pancake breakfast, craft and food booths, games, cake walk and tours of the Texas Disposal Systems exotic game ranch beginning at 10 a.m., and a live auction at 2 p.m.

38th annual Wimberley Gospel Music Festival
This year’s festival will be held Saturday at the Wimberley VFW Post #6441 on Jacobs Well Road.

The festival will be dedicated to Jan Hoyt. She and her husband, Pastor Jerry Hoyt, put their heart and soul into the festival at the Cowboys for Jesus Church in Fischer for the last 12 years.For many years, Jan endured a courageous challenge with cancer. During those times, she remained optimistic and upbeat, always with a smile on her face. Her faith in the Lord was unwavering.

Entertainers will be coming from across the state, some who have played the festival in prior years such as Clifton Jansky, Song of Glory, Cowboys for Jesus, Dee Vickery, Blue Creek Bluegrass and Hearts of Grace and some new to the festival this year including Tim Marshall and Jackie Cox. Wimberley’s own Darrell Ayres, Tom Christopher and Jim Henderson will be in the lineup.

Sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary, admission is free; there is a $5 parking fee. Creekside Cookers will be providing lunch and dinner and the VFW Auxiliary will have their concession stand open. Festival hours are 11a.m.- 9 p.m. For information, call 512-847-5162.