Austin, TX

I have been crazy busy this past month. I flew in Scottish sugar artist, Lorraine McKay, to teach her fabulous figure modeling techniques here in Austin. People flew in from all ove r the US to learn from her and we all had a great time. I probably put on 10lbs from eating our famous Round Rock donuts every morning. We’ve already decided to have her back again next year. Here is one of the figures I produced during Lorraine’s workshops:

That’s enough about me, on to the weekend. What better at this time of year than a Haunted House Pub Crawl?

* Rockin’ Rides Party Bus with karaoke!
* FREE drinks on the bus
* Admission to Mansion of Terror haunted house
* Party bus will stop at bars along 6th street after the haunted house
* Food and drink specials on 6th Street

Haunted House Pub Crawl
When: October 25 2008, 9:00pm - 1am
Where: Mansion of Terror, 2000 South IH 35, Round Rock, TX
$$$: $50

I don’t know where I’ve been hiding but I did not know that Austin has a state fair. No, really. Well, we do. All the usual state fair stuff and a few exotic animals. Stuff yourself with corndogs and funnel cakes and ride the rides.

Austin State Fair
When: Oct. 24-Nov. 2
Where: Travis County Expo Center, 9100 Decker Lake Rd.
$$$: $8 ($5, under 12)

If you’re a dog lover looking for a charity event this weekend then you might enjoy the new Dogtoberferst where you’ll find a silent auction, a doggy costume contest and lots of other fun stuff.

Dogtoberfest
When: Saturday, October 25th, 2008 from 11 til 5
Where: The Domain, 11410 Century Oaks Terrace
$$$:

Here is one for my wine buddies. Auctions, art, and entertainment are there merely as a distraction from all the great wine and food. So much wine and food, in fact, that there will be classes to show you how to pair them up responsibly:

Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest
When: Saturday, October 25th, 2008
Where: Downtown Marktplatz, 100 W. Main St, Fredericksburg
$$$: $20 Adults • $5 (under 21), Under 12 free

Now here is a real Texas sounding event taking place in our sausage capital, Elgin, Tx. Have fun with music, arts & crafts, cow-patty bingo, a barbecue cook-off, a Hogeye Hoedown Talent Show, a Pig’s Eye Dart Contest, and the crowning of King Hog or Queen Sowpreme.

Hogeye Festival
When: Saturday, October 25th, 2008, 10am-6pm.
Where: Elgin Main Street
$$$: Free

Those are my weekend picks, go out and have some fun!