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A Western cowboy festival + more Texas travel ideas in October

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A Western cowboy festival + more Texas travel ideas in October
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Austin travelers with a soft spot for the arts will have an easy time planning a weekend getaway with all of the music festivals, art fairs, and other cultural showcases happening around Texas this month.

October is a busy month for Austin residents and visitors with back-to-back weekends of Austin City Limits Music Festival, Hot Luck Festival, and the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix — but there's plenty to do across the state if you're avoiding the frenetic festival vibes.

From the grand debut of an international museum exhibition in San Antonio to a weekend of Western cowboy culture and swing dancing at the Fort Worth Stockyards, there are plenty of ways for travelers to engage in artistic experiences all over the state. A new Fredericksburg winery opening and an affordable vacation package at a Johnson City winery resort also beckon for a road trip to the Hill Country.

This is everything you need to know to plan a quick getaway in October.

CultureMap Austin Original story · austin.culturemap.com
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