Hairy Man Festival 2026: The Ultimate Family Guide
Looking for a fall festival that’s big on family fun and light on stress? The Hairy Man Festival is back for its 32nd year at Cat Hollow Park—and it’s one of our favorite ways to spend a crisp October day with kids. Expect live music, crafts, carnival games, costume fun, and the legendary Hairiest Man contest that wraps the day with lots of laughs.
Date/Time
October 17, 2026 from 12-5 p.m.
Location: Cat Hollow Park, 8320 O’Connor Drive, Round Rock
Admission
Free! Suggested donation: 2 cans of food for the Round Rock Serving Center (or $2)
Activities:
- music
- crafts
- games
- vendors
- face painting
- inflatables
- petting zoo
Schedule
9:00 AM – Hairy Man 5K
12:00 PM – Festival Opens!
12:00 PM – National Anthem: Ivy Betanski
12:05 PM – The Musicians Woodshed House Band
12:15 PM – LIVE BAND: Fun Gus & The Shrooms
1:00 PM – Sauce Contest
1:05 PM – LIVE BAND: Tarah New and the Crew
1:50 PM – Kinderdance performance
2:00 PM – Costume Contest
2:45 PM – LIVE BAND: Dysfunkshun Junkshun
4:15 PM – Reading of the Legend of the Hairy Man
4:30 PM – HAIRIEST MAN CONTEST!
5:00 PM – Event Ends
Tips
- Arrive a bit early to find (free street) parking so you don’t have to walk as far.
- Bring a stroller or wagon for the kids
- Bring donations for the Serving Center (canned goods or $2 per person)
- Pick a meeting spot near the main stage for easy regrouping after rides or face painting.
- Take a picture of your kids before you go so you remember what they are wearing in case you get separated.
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