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February 4, 2026

Palmer Events Center to Host Rodeo Austin Gala, Austin Marathon Expo, GARSEF, and Austin Home and Garden Show in February

City of Austin

For Immediate Release

Release Date:

February 4, 2026

Contact:

Derick Hackett
Lobby of the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas
Palmer Events Center

AUSTIN, Texas – The Palmer Events Center will host four events during the month of February, including the Rodeo Austin Gala, the Austin Marathon Expo, the Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair, and the Austin Home and Garden Show.

The Rodeo Austin Gala will take place at the Palmer Events Center on Feb. 7 at 6 p.m., featuring cocktails, fine dining, exclusive auctions, raffles, and live music from Tracy Byrd. All proceeds support Rodeo Austin’s mission of raising funds for Texas children.

The 2026 Austin Marathon Expo takes place at the Palmer Events Center Feb. 13-14, where marathon participants will pick up their race packets and have the opportunity to peruse through vendor booths featuring the latest and greatest running apparel, nutritional supplements, and more.

The 2026 Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (GARSEF) returns to the Palmer Events Center Feb. 19-21. GARSEF is one of Texas’ largest regional science fairs with almost 3,000 students from 3rd through 12th grade.

The Austin Home and Garden Show takes place at the Palmer Events Center Feb. 27 – March 1. Attendees can meet with vendors offering a variety of home and garden services, including pools, remodeling, gardening, outdoor kitchens and grills, patios, turf, home appliances, home security, and much more.

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

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