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April 30, 2026

Palmer Events Center to Host InnoTech Austin, Affordable Art Fair, Austin Record Convention, and More in May

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AUSTIN, Texas – The Palmer Events Center will host 10 events during the month of May, including InnoTech Austin, the Affordable Art Fair, and the Austin Record Convention, along with seven other events.

The Lone Star Overland Adventure and Power Sports Show takes place at the Palmer Events Center May 2-3, featuring the latest overlanding vehicles and gear on display from a variety of industry-leading vendors.

The 2026 Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Austin Annual Banquet takes place at the Palmer Events Center on May 7, featuring a boat raffle, live auction, games, and other activities.

Austin DEKA FIT 2026 takes place at the Palmer Events Center May 9-10, where participants will compete in an athletic event featuring 500 meters of running and 10 functional training zones.

InnoTech Austin takes place at the Palmer Events Center May 11-12, featuring an environment where education, innovation, peer-to-peer networking, and the latest technology and business solutions are all available for IT and cybersecurity professionals.

The Affordable Art Fair returns to the Palmer Events Center May 14-17, showcasing original contemporary artworks ranging from $100 to $12,000. The event will feature a variety of local, national, and international exhibitors.

The Austin Home Show takes place at the Palmer Events Center May 16-17, featuring a wide selection of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment. Categories include kitchen, windows, roofing, landscaping, doors, architects, cleaning services, lighting, and more.

Austin’s iconic vintage shopping experience, the City-Wide Vintage Sale, returns to the Palmer Events Center May 23-24, where attendees can shop for vintage clothing, artwork, décor, and more from dozens of local vintage vendors.

Packet pickup for the 2026 Austin Supertri will take place at the Palmer Events Center on May 24, where running vendors will exhibit the latest and greatest gear, supplements, and more.

The 2026 Build Expo will take place at the Palmer Events Center May 27-28, featuring more than 170 construction industry vendors, including architects, general contractors, commercial builders, engineers, home builders, and more.

The Austin Record Convention makes its return to the Palmer Events Center May 30-31, featuring the largest sale of recorded music in the USA. Products include 78s, CDs, 8-tracks, LPs, cassettes, memorabilia, and more.

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

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