The Akins High School Band welcomes the public to its southeast Austin campus for the first Akins Community 5K and Festival. 

This unique event includes a professionally timed 5K and a festival atmosphere that celebrates all the students, schools, and communities of the Akins area.

The Festival includes food, games, arts, entertainment and many other activities for the entire family.

All proceeds from the event benefit the participating schools, which are: Akins High School, Paredes Middle School, Blazier Elementary, Casey Elementary, Kocurek Elementary, Langford Elementary, Menchaca Elementary, Palm Elementary and Perez Elementary.

The Festival runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find out more at www.akins5kandfestival.com.