You may know Pecan Street as 6th Street. When Austin's designer Edwin Waller first mapped out the city, he did suggest naming the east-west streets according to number, but he was ignored. Instead, they were named for trees. Eventually, local folks realized that this system wasn't very practical, and they finally took his advice and renamed Pecan Street 6th Street. But the Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival remains under the original name.
The twice-annual two-day festival unfolds once in May and again in September, so you have a chance to experience it this month. On May 6th and 7th, the Pecan Street Arts Festival brings an added pop of color to 6th Street. The event draws artisans from the city and all across the country, all selling their unique pieces, from fiber work to metal art. Buoyed by 50 live bands, 30 food booths, and many fun activities, the art fest attracts quite a crowd! Admission is free, so don't miss the Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival.
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