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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Austin

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By Laura Figi Verified
| 6AM City Verified
Lucky you. You just found ATXtoday's Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events taking place throughout Austin each month. Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to in August. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back — we update our guide monthly. Festivals + Fairs | Friday, July 24-Sunday, July 26 | Times vary | Palmer Events Center | $30+ | Tuesday, Aug. 4-Wednesday, Aug.
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Birdie's, Canje, and Este chefs named on Hot Luck Festival 2026 lineup

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By Laura Figi Verified
| 6AM City Verified
"That's hot," Paris Hilton said about Hot Luck Festival's 2026 chef lineup, probably. In its first edition under the People Inc. umbrella, the food festival announced 21 elite chefs from Austin and beyond to supply the eats, with more on the way. The festival was started by acclaimed barbecue chef Aaron Franklin in 2017 and acquired by the folks behind People magazine earlier this year. It's slated to take place Friday, Oct. 16-Saturday, Oct.
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93 facts about Willie Nelson for his 93rd birthday

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By Laura Figi Verified
| ATXtoday Verified
A very special Austinite will celebrate his 93rd birthday on Wednesday, April 29, so please join us in congratulating the one and only Willie Hugh Nelson. Austin has been proud to be one of Willie’s homes for many years, so we’re sharing 93 facts about the legend: one for each year of his life. Willie Nelson has two birthdays — he celebrates on April 29 and April 30 due to a clerical error on his birth certificate. However, Willie didn’t start celebrating both days until he turned 18.
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