Upcoming events in Dripping Springs, below. If you have an upcoming local event you'd like to share, please send details including relevant dates, times, and websites in the body of an email (not just an attached flier) to driptips@gmail.com.

RED Arena Round-Up is Saturday, June 4, from 9am - 2pm at Harrison Ranch Park. Entry to the park is free for this fun rodeo playday for riders of all ages and abilities. Tickets for food, pony rides, petting zoo and fair booths will be available at the gate. Playday registration and warm up starts at 8am. Proceeds benefit RED Arena programs and scholarships to empower individuals with disabilities through equine assisted activities and therapies. For more information, visit REDarena.org

The Hillside Concert Series launches its inaugural concert in Dripping Springs on Saturday, June 4, on the grassy knoll at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit.  A small group of musically-minded women created the series as a place for families to gather and enjoy the Hill Country views at sunset as musicians perform for free. Kids are welcome to run and dance as the music plays and parents kick back. Bring a picnic, wine, chairs, or roll out a blanket. First in the summer concert line up is local musician Evan Doss. Concert starts at 6:30pm. Coming up: Celeste Gambel on Saturday, June 11; Libby Lock on Saturday, June 18; and, Andrew Espinola on Saturday, June 25.

The next Drippin' Dancin' is Sunday, June 5, from 6pm - 9pm at The Goodnight Diner.

The annual Dripping Springs United Methodist garage sale opens at 8am on Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11. The sale raises money for charity and they always have loads of good stuff.

Live Chef Demonstration at the Dripping Springs Farmers Market on, Saturday, June 11, featuring Chef Chris Huffman of The Goodnight Diner. For this creative presentation Chef Huffman shops for seasonal produce at the market from local growers and then demonstrates simple cooking techniques you can use at home. A limited number of reusable shopping bags will be given away by the Texas Department of Agriculture. Enjoy free tasty samples and take home recipes. Bring the kids! The Dripping Springs Farmers Market is from 9am - Noon at The Triangle (RR12 and 290) on Saturdays during the season.

The Second Annual Buckle Series Play Day at Harrison Ranch Park continues Sunday, June 12 and Saturday, July 9. Divisions are Buckaroos (13 and under) Ranch Hands (14-19) Wranglers (Novice Adults) and Maverick (open). Event classes include Versatile Pleasure, Barrels and Poles (traditional and alternate patterns) Trails and one fun timed event (to be announced) at each play day. Participants must be in four of the six play days to qualify for the end of series awards. For more information, visit dswildwestfest.com. 

The 4th Annual Father's Day Car Show at Dripping Springs United Methodist Church is Sunday, June 19, from 8am - 12:30 on the 2nd tier of their parking lot. Bring your classic car, cycle or truck by for a chance to win $50, $75, or $100 for the Christian charity of your choice (plus an awesome trophy).

Edible Austin magazine has chosen Dripping Springs to show the documentary Fresh at 1:30pm on Saturday, June 25, at City Hall (511 Mercer Street). The movie celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America, re-inventing our food system. Tickets will be sold in advance online and are $12 each. Food provided by Rolling in Thyme & Dough and The Goodnight Diner and beverages donated by Thirsty Planet. HEB has donated $500 to the event and all proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Grace Food Pantry. Following the movie, there will be a guest panel discussion, including author Pamela Walker (Growing Good Things to Eat in Texas).