StrawFest is the UMLAUF's beloved annual fall festival, held each October, that has grown from a small seasonal gathering into one of Central Texas's most anticipated family traditions. Admission is entirely free for everyone, ensuring that families across Austin can come together for a full day of pumpkin painting, sculpture-making, costume parades, and live demonstrations from local conservation groups like the Raptor + Reptiles Show and Austin Bat Refuge. The event also partners with local nonprofits including Central Texas Pig Rescue and the Texas Society of Sculptors, extending StrawFest's reach into a broader network of community organizations. Learn more: umlaufsculpture.org/strawfest
