Hairy Man Festival
🎃👣 Hairy Man Festival® Returns to Round Rock for a Day of Family Fun!
Get ready for one of Round Rock’s favorite fall traditions! 🍂🎉 The 32nd Annual Hairy Man Festival® returns to Cat Hollow Park on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with a full day of live entertainment, family activities, delicious food, and Halloween-themed fun.
Best of all, admission is FREE! 🎟️ Families are encouraged to bring a donation of 2 non-perishable food items or $2 per person to support the Round Rock Serving Center. ❤️🥫
Whether you’re searching for festive fall events or looking for a fun day with the family, the Hairy Man Festival® is a must-visit event in Round Rock!
📅 Hairy Man Festival® Event Details
📍 Location: Cat Hollow Park
8320 O’Connor Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681
📅 Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ Festival Hours: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: FREE
❤️ Suggested Donation: 2 non-perishable food items or $2 per person for the Round Rock Serving Center
🍁 Family-Friendly Fall Fun for Everyone
Bring the entire family and enjoy an afternoon packed with exciting activities and entertainment! 🎃🍂
Festival highlights include:
🎶 Live music throughout the day
🍔 Food vendors supporting local nonprofits
🎨 Arts and craft booths
🎡 Carnival games
🎭 Halloween-themed crafts
🔎 Scavenger hunts
🎨 Face painting
🏰 Inflatables
🐐 Petting zoo
👕 Official Hairy Man Festival® T-shirts
There will be plenty of opportunities to shop, play, eat, and celebrate the fall season.
🎵 Entertainment Schedule
The festival features live performances, contests, and family entertainment throughout the day.
🏃 9:00 AM — Hairy Man 5K
Kick off the day with the annual Hairy Man 5K!
🎉 12:00 PM — Festival Opens
🇺🇸 National Anthem performed by Ivy Betanski
🎶 12:05 PM — The Musicians Woodshed House Band
🎸 12:15 PM — Fun Gus & The Shrooms
🌶️ 1:00 PM — Sauce Contest
🎤 1:05 PM — Tarah New and the Crew
💃 1:50 PM — Kinderdance Performance
👻 2:00 PM — Costume Contest
🎵 2:45 PM — Dysfunkshun Junkshun
📖 4:15 PM — Reading of the Legend of the Hairy Man
🧔 4:30 PM — Hairiest Man Contest
🏁 5:00 PM — Festival Ends
🧔 Discover the Legend of the Hairy Man
No visit to the festival is complete without hearing the legendary tale of the Hairy Man! 👣
This local Brushy Creek legend has been entertaining families for generations and remains one of the area’s most beloved traditions. Don’t miss the annual reading of the story before cheering on contestants in the always-popular Hairiest Man Contest.
🤝 Get Involved
Interested in participating in this year’s festival?
Applications are available for:
⭐ Sponsors
🍔 Food Vendors
🎨 Arts & Craft Booths
🎯 Carnival Game Booths
The Hairy Man Festival® offers a great opportunity for businesses, organizations, and community groups to connect with thousands of visitors.
🎃 Why You’ll Love the Hairy Man Festival®
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning for another year, there’s something for everyone!
✨ Festival Highlights
- 🎟️ Free admission
- 🎃 Family-friendly Halloween fun
- 🎶 Live music all afternoon
- 🍔 Local food vendors
- 🎨 Arts & crafts
- 👻 Costume Contest
- 🐐 Petting zoo
- 🎭 Face painting
- 👣 The legendary Hairy Man story
- 🧔 Hairiest Man Contest
- ❤️ Support the Round Rock Serving Center
