Things to Do in College Station

The tri-day festival starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 29, packing The Domain with more wines, brews, tunes, artisans, and food than New Orleans, Santa Fe, Napa Valley, and Munich smashed together at high speed and compressed into a super-dense, marble-sized pellet. Check out the scheduled band list for all the info on your favorite strummers, including Rob Baird, Micky and the Motorcars, Texas Renegade, and more. The festival also offers plenty of food vendors, artisans, and craftsmen for items ranging from wood designs to gourmet pizzas.

Giggle N Jump's bright, clean, 11,000-square-foot play center thrills frolicking young ones with a massive collection of bounce houses, interactive stations, and slides. As children burn off excess energy and make new friends in the engaging environment, parents can supervise little ones' progress from outside the play area or join kids in the fun. A separate section entertains infants and toddlers, the tiniest kiddies, keeping them safe as they explore and bounce.

The Austin Beer Fest brings together a host of breweries that teases tongues with more than 500 brews under one roof. While guests explore the event, brewers from Southern Star Brewing Company to Circle Brewing Company distribute samples as sponsor Guadalupe Brewing Company debuts new brews and Sam Adams pours rarely seen exclusive varieties. Fest-goers receive six tickets redeemable for beer samples and can purchase more tickets for $2 apiece or opt to purchase a 12-ounce cup of a newly discovered favorite.

While patrons meander through the vast aisles of samples, tasting brews and feeling welcome to make public displays of beer affection, three music stages serenade quaffers with the tunes of DJ Trouble, 10 Years, and other local rock, hip-hop, and electronic acts. The Austin Beer Fest also plays to patrons’ competitive sides with beer-pong and flip-cup tournaments and hosts food vendors selling brew-complementary fare from brats to crayfish.