6 Harvest Festivals Around Austin That Will Make Your Autumn Awesome

Say "so long" to Summer! Autumn is creeping in, and with it comes a plethora of exciting harvest festivals. Sharpen up your pumpkin-carving skills and brush up on your hay maze tactics. These 6 harvest festivals around Austin will make your Autumn awesome.

1. Austoberfest, September 30th at Scholz Garten

The historic Scholz Garten, located at 1607 San Jacinto Blvd, will once again host Austoberfest on September 30th. From 5:00 to 9:00, the oldest restaurant in Texas will be full of sausage, beer, and psychedelic polka music. If you're feeling competitive, you can enter the stein holding, air accordion, and David Hasselhoff Lip-Sync competitions. Austoberfest doesn't take place in August or October, but it's sure to be a wildly great time. Tickets cost $50 for the public and $25 for Austin Saengerrunde members. For more information on this year's festivities, visit www.austoberfest.com.

2. Sweet Eats Fruit Farm's Fall Festival, every weekend from September 30th through November 19th

Head over to Georgetown for Sweet Eats Fruit Farm's Fall Festival. This exciting event takes place from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm every Saturday and Sunday from September 30th - November 19th. In addition to exploring the farm's staple petting zoo and obstacle course, the Fall Festival will also offer exciting hay rides and live music. With so many things to see and do, you might want to come every weekend! Tickets cost $10 for adults and $12 for children. Sweet Eats Farm is located at 14400 E. State Highway 29 in Georgetown. For more information, visit www.sweeteats.com.

3. Oktoberfest, October 14th at The German Free School

Nothing's better than eating schnitzel in a biergarten! This vibrant festival will take place from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm on October 14th at 507 E 10th St. This all-ages event is the perfect way to celebrate Fall. For more information, click here.

4. Trunk or Treat For Special Needs, October 21st at The Seton Medical Center in Round Rock

Trunk or Treat attracts over 400 eager children every year. From 5:30 to 7:30 pm on October 21st, The Seton Medical Center Williamson parking lot will become an exciting festival full of spooky fun. Businesses, families, and local organizations will decorate the trunks of their cars and leave loads of candy for the trick-or-treaters. This is event is the perfect way for children with special needs to celebrate Halloween. It's fun for everyone! There are even prizes for the most lavishly decorated trunks. To learn more about this fun, all-ages event, click here.

5. Last Straw Fest, October 29th at the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden

On October 29th, Last Straw Fest will sweep through the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden. This enchanting harvest festival will have music, food trucks, pumpkin carving, and some amazing scarecrow sculptures! From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, this festival will bring awesome Autumn fun to 605 Robert E Lee Rd. And the best part? It's all free! For more information, visit www.laststrawfest.com.

6. Wurstfest, November 3rd-12th in New Braunfels

Raise your glass and celebrate German tradition! At Wurstfest, you'll find carnival rides, German food, and (of course) beer. This colorful festival takes place November 3rd through 12th at 120 Landa Street in New Braunfels. Admission is free if you come before 7:00 pm on November 4th or after 3:00 pm on November 13th.

For more information on hours and prices, visit www.wurstfest.com.

What's your favorite Fall festival in Austin?