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WOW!  It’s May already and time, once again, for the Old Pecan Street Festival on 6th Street.  Artisans from all over the nation will be at the festival displaying their arts and crafts.  In addition to the displays, there will be art classes where you can bring out the artisan in you.
 
Children (6 to 12) can also explore their talents at the Kids’ Art Tent.  Activities will be led by Austinite artist Lindsey Bailey.  Lindsey will direct the children in creating colorful arts and craft designs which they can take home.  The Kids’ Art Tent is free to all participants.  Capital One is sponsoring the Kids Art Tent as a means to educate Austin’s youth and to introduce them to the world of art.
 
In case your feet may be feeling a little artistic after hearing all the great live music being presented on five stages, you can satisfy their need to express themselves at the free dance classes.
 
The Old Pecan Street Festival will be honoring the art of filmmaking at the PowerFlicker Short Film Showcase.  Texas filmmakers will be presenting a collection of animated, comedy, documentary and narrative films from 3-6 pm on Saturday only as part of the festivities taking place in Austin.
 
The festival will also be presenting game booths, grilling demonstrations, a petting zoo for kids and a carnival for kids of all ages.
 
The Old Pecan Street Festival will be very green this year.  It is not only honoring and encouraging the arts, but is also honoring and encouraging green living.  There is no better way to encourage something than by practical application.  A new element to the festival this year will be an Environmental Fair.  The Environmental Fair will feature environmentally-friendly artists, educational workshops, organic foods, drinks and locally bottled spring water.  Stop by the Transit Makeover booth to receive a free 7-Day bus pass.  Transit Makeover will also have their new hybrid bus on display for everyone to check out.  Your free bus pass will entitle you to a free drawing for Esther’s Follies tickets.  To enter the drawing, you will need to stop by one of the information booths.
 
One negative side to any festival is its debris.  But, that will not be the case at the Old Pecan Street Festival.  They have made a real effort to keep trash to a minimum with an aggressive recycling program. When looking to dispose of your trash, be sure to look at the signs above the trash containers.  The signs will indicate what type of trash should be disposed of in each particular container, so that it may be recycled properly.
 
By the way, those of you who are not aware of Austin’s history: the Old Pecan Street Festival is held on 6th Street because 6th Street was originally Pecan Street in the early days of Austin.  The festival was named Old Pecan Street to honor Austin’s early days.  The Old Pecan Street Festival has been an Austin tradition for over 30 years and entrance to the festival is still free.

Old Pecan Street Festival Details

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Shay Hargus, Your Austin Real Estate Expert