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Austin Weekend: Arts fest in Round Rock, Brisketfest, and a Rodeo

Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Freddy Vela, as published by KXAN-NBC · August 6, 2026 · 1 min read

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Local residents can look forward to a variety of events in the area this weekend. The Round Rock Summer Arts Fest is one of the planned activities. Additionally, the Cedar Park Rodeo and Brisketfest 2026 are scheduled to take place.

Other events include Paddle for Puppies and POP Cats Austin 2026. These events offer a range of activities for attendees to enjoy. Further details about these events can be found through local news sources, such as KXAN-NBC.

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Category: parks · Published: August 6, 2026 · Source: KXAN-NBC · Reading time: 1 min

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