In a time when information about your food is readily available, you probably keep a closer eye on exactly where it comes from. So perhaps you've heard of heritage breed pigs. These are pigs that are raised on longstanding family farms the old-fashioned way: without any hormones and in a humane setting. Cochon 555 is a food fest celebrating the heritage breed pig.

The traveling festival is coming to Austin on Sunday, August 20th, so you can come out to learn more about the heritage breed pig. More than 30 local chefs from all types of Austin eateries will come out to show what they can do with this ingredient, sourced from local farms. You'll learn more about this type of Old World livestock as you taste test your way through the assortment of gourmet bites. Tickets start at $125 for general admission, which includes unlimited food tastings, so don't miss it!

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The 13th Annual Bat Fest marks another year of a longstanding Austin tradition. It pays homage to the Mexican free-tailed bats that live under the Congress Avenue Bridge and come out each night to hunt and explore. The beloved local bats are the focal point of the weekend, with fest-goers stopping to stare as they fly out from under the bridge between about 7 and 9 p.m. Since there are roughly 1.5 million of them, expect the process to take about 30 minutes.

Then you can get back to the other fun that the Bat Fest has to offer. Three different stages play host to both local and nationally renowned musicians to up-and-coming bands from your own backyard. There will also be 75-plus arts and craft vendors, plenty of food and drink, and activities geared toward little ones. Admission is $15 for adults and free for kids 8 and under. The fest will run from 4 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, August 19th.

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On August 12th, a favorite summer treat (ice cream, of course) takes the spotlight as the Austin Ice Cream Festival makes its way to Fiesta Gardens. Running from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., the festival celebrates frozen treats with a full day of tastings, ice cream contests, games, hands-on activities, and music. To wrap up the event, there will even be an after-dark screening of a classic summer movie. Some of Austin’s best frozen treat producers (in addition to some of the best in the country) will be serving up sweet treats to guests throughout the day-long festival. Guests can enjoy frozen treats from HEB Creamy Creations, Austin Scoops, Cold Cookie Company, Thai Fresh, Steel City Pops, and Shaved Ice Island.

Sounds good, right? General admission to this foodie event is just $15 per person. General admission includes three food sample tickets and access to all of the games and activities, including the after-dark film. VIP tickets are available for an additional cost.

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