Violet Crown Festival is an annual spring festival in Austin featuring food, live music, artisan crafts, & family-friendly activities. This year, the music headliner is the legendary Dale Watson and His Lone Stars. It will also feature a BBQ cook-off, with teams from around the city jockeying to smoke the competition. The festival will be held on May 3rd, from 10 AM to 5 PM, at Brentwood Park in Crestview. Admission is free and proceeds will benefit community projects. Learn more at violetcrowncommunity.org.