Violet Crown Festival - May 7

This spring's Violet Crown Festival will be held on May 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at a brand-new location -– the new 6701 Burnet Rd. Market (formerly known as the Travis County Farmers' Market). The festival -- staged by Violet Crown Community Works (VCCW) and sponsored by Amy's Ice Creams, Burnet Road Self-Storage, Grande Communications, The Pilates Center of Austin, and the 6701 Burnet Rd. Market -- will feature arts and crafts vendors, family fun, children's activities, live music, refreshments, and a very special event: The 1 p.m. grand opening of the new farmer's market.

There are still opportunities for arts, crafts, refreshment vendors, and community activity sponsors. For information on vending, visit http://violetcrowncommunity.org, or contact chairwoman Mona Prater at beadornment@hotmail.com.

Violet Crown Community Works is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, helping build and sustain community in Brentwood and Crestview by supporting neighborhood enhancement and events.