Round Rock Summer Arts Fest Eve: Festival Eve
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Kick off the Round Rock Summer Arts Fest weekend with two kinds of free fun the night before the fest begins!
Exhibit Reception in the City Arts Center:
Stop by for our come-and-go arts reception on Thursday, August 6 from 7-9pm in the City Arts Center to showcase the Ruby Sunstone Pineapple art sculpture by Dale Chihuly, alongside a selection of his works. Plus, experience art by local artist Ziesook You. Live music with the Mark Scott III Trio and the Luke Allen Band. This event is free and open to the public.
Street Dance with Dysfunkshun Junkshun:
Join us for an evening of live music, dancing, and great company as Dysfunksun Junkshun takes the stage for a lively street dance in downtown on Thursday, August 6, from 8pm-10pm. Bring your friends, enjoy the atmosphere, and celebrate the start of the festival with a night of music under the open sky. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome! This high-energy local favorite band has been delivering funk, soul, R&B, disco, pop, and dance classics for over 30 years! This event is free and open to the public.
Locations
The Street Dance event will take place at our Round Rock Summer Arts Fest Sheppard Street Stage, at the corner of Liberty Street.
The Exhibit Reception will take place in the City Arts Center
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ABOUT ROUND ROCK SUMMER ARTS FEST
The Round Rock Summer Arts Fest is a new signature downtown arts festival located in the heart of Downtown Round Rock. Round Rock Summer Arts Fest features hundreds of artists, exhibitors, sponsors, local and regional musicians, theatrical performances plus a variety of foods and drinks. Round Rock Summer Arts Fest is hosted by City of Round Rock Arts and Culture and is a showcase for a large variety of fine art, fine crafts, and other exhibitors and provides patrons with the opportunity to meet and talk with the artists who create the work. It also includes artist demos and interactive arts experiences for all ages!
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WEEKEND HOURS
Thursday, August 6, 2026: Pre-Event Reception in the City Arts Center: 7pm-9pm & Street Dance with Dysfunkshun Junkshun 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
Friday, August 7, 2026: Noon – 9 p.m.
Saturday, August 8, 2026: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, August 9, 2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
All events will take place in and around the City Arts Center in Downtown Round Rock.
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OFFICIAL FESTIVAL WEBSITE
www.roundrocktexas.gov/summerartsfest
Admission is free!
Exhibit Reception in the City Arts Center:
Stop by for our come-and-go arts reception on Thursday, August 6 from 7-9pm in the City Arts Center to showcase the Ruby Sunstone Pineapple art sculpture by Dale Chihuly, alongside a selection of his works. Plus, experience art by local artist Ziesook You. Live music with the Mark Scott III Trio and the Luke Allen Band. This event is free and open to the public.
Street Dance with Dysfunkshun Junkshun:
Join us for an evening of live music, dancing, and great company as Dysfunksun Junkshun takes the stage for a lively street dance in downtown on Thursday, August 6, from 8pm-10pm. Bring your friends, enjoy the atmosphere, and celebrate the start of the festival with a night of music under the open sky. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome! This high-energy local favorite band has been delivering funk, soul, R&B, disco, pop, and dance classics for over 30 years! This event is free and open to the public.
Locations
The Street Dance event will take place at our Round Rock Summer Arts Fest Sheppard Street Stage, at the corner of Liberty Street.
The Exhibit Reception will take place in the City Arts Center
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ABOUT ROUND ROCK SUMMER ARTS FEST
The Round Rock Summer Arts Fest is a new signature downtown arts festival located in the heart of Downtown Round Rock. Round Rock Summer Arts Fest features hundreds of artists, exhibitors, sponsors, local and regional musicians, theatrical performances plus a variety of foods and drinks. Round Rock Summer Arts Fest is hosted by City of Round Rock Arts and Culture and is a showcase for a large variety of fine art, fine crafts, and other exhibitors and provides patrons with the opportunity to meet and talk with the artists who create the work. It also includes artist demos and interactive arts experiences for all ages!
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WEEKEND HOURS
Thursday, August 6, 2026: Pre-Event Reception in the City Arts Center: 7pm-9pm & Street Dance with Dysfunkshun Junkshun 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
Friday, August 7, 2026: Noon – 9 p.m.
Saturday, August 8, 2026: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, August 9, 2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
All events will take place in and around the City Arts Center in Downtown Round Rock.
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OFFICIAL FESTIVAL WEBSITE
www.roundrocktexas.gov/summerartsfest
Admission is free!
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Where is it happening?
Downtown Round Rock, 112 E Main St, Round Rock, TX 78664-5243, United States
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Host or PublisherRound Rock Arts and Culture
