Austin Coffee Festival, Austin Record Convention Return to Palmer Events Center in October

The Palmer Events Center will host 13 events in October, including the Austin Coffee Festival and Austin Record Convention, along with 11 other events.

Austin City Limits will host its ACL Pre-Festival Box Office at the Palmer Events Center on Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., where attendees can pick up festival wristbands ahead of time or resolve any issues that may have come up before the festival gates open.

The International Gem and Jewelry Show returns to the Palmer Events Center Oct. 2-4, featuring a massive selection of gems and jewelry directly from wholesalers, manufacturers, and designers in a marketplace setting.

The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is bringing DIR Discover to the Palmer Events Center on Oct. 6, bringing together IT professionals from state agencies, local government, and public education to explore the latest in data and emerging technology.

Champs Trade Shows, the premier counterculture B2B expo, will take place at the Palmer Events Center Oct. 13-15, where counterculture exhibitors can meet face-to-face with retail and wholesale buyers.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will host NAMIWalks Central Texas on Oct. 17, where walkers will take off from the Palmer Events Center in an effort to break the stigma surrounding mental health conditions and raise vital funds for local NAMI programs.

Markets for Makers takes place at the Palmer Events Center Oct. 17-18, known for bringing together independent artists and makers specializing in home decor, fashion, art, design, food, and more in a fun  and inspiring environment.

Austin Coffee Festival makes its return to the Palmer Events Center Oct. 17-18, where attendees can enjoy the best specialty roasters and coffee shops with unique beans, delicious snacks, and live entertainment during a one-of-a-kind coffee culture experience.

The 2026 Solar Nonprofit Conference takes place at the Palmer Events Center Oct. 19-21, spotlighting innovations, strategies, and actions in solar energy.

The Austin Gem and Mineral Show takes place at the Palmer Events Center Oct. 23-25, celebrating its 75^th show by turning its focus to the American Southwest with a theme honoring the shared geology of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah. Attendees can explore gems, minerals, and stories that connect the iconic region.

The Austin Record Convention returns to the Palmer Events Center Oct. 23-25, featuring the largest collection of recorded music for sale in the U.S. Dig through 78s, CDs, 8-tracks, LPs, cassettes, posters, collectibles, and other music-related memorabilia.

The National Amateur Disc Golf Tour (NADGT) National Championships will take place at the Palmer Events Center Oct. 26-27.

The Oct. 2026 edition of the Traffic Show takes place at the Palmer Events Center Oct. 28-29, bringing lifestyle brands together with retailers from the outdoor, action sports, fitness, travel, and other industries in an environment conducive to business discussion.

The Small Business Expo will wrap up the month on Oct. 29, featuring Austin’s largest small business conference where entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners gather to learn how to increase revenue, scale smarter, and grow their networks.

The monthly event calendar for the Palmer Events Center can be found at www.palmereventscenter.com.