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Austin Weekender guide for Nov. 1-3

A photo of brisket being sliced on a cutting board surrounded by cups. — Texas Monthly's BBQ Fest kicks off Saturday. Photo: Rick Kern/Getty Images

Here's what's on deck this Halloweekend.

Friday

🏊🏽‍♀️ Cheer on the Longhorns in their swimming and diving meet against Indiana, 5:30pm at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center. Free.

Saturday

🍗 Head to Lockhart for Texas Monthly's annual BBQ Fest. Saturday's BBQ World's Fair is free to attend with food and drink available for purchase.

😳 Cringe at Mortified Live, as strangers tell embarrassing stories, at the Highball on South Lamar at 9pm. $20.

Sunday

🍽️ Taste-test smoked meats from over 35 barbecue joints at Texas Monthly's Top 50 Picnic, during the second day of BBQ Fest in Lockhart. Tickets are still available for $125 and include food from all featured vendors.

🍂 Check out South Congress Hotel's Harvest Market, featuring local vendors, festive activities, treats and a pumpkin patch from 10am-2pm.

🎨 Peruse crafts on the Travis Heights Art Trail, 11am-5pm. Free.

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Austin Weekender guide for Nov. 1-3

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