Texas Halal Fest to make Hutto debut Sunday with more than 100 vendors

Texas Halal Fest will make its Hutto debut Sunday, Nov. 8, bringing more than 100 vendors, halal cuisine, cultural activities and entertainment to Adam Orgain Park. The festival, now in its fourth year, is expanding its reach through a traveling event format. Organizers describe Texas Halal Fest as the largest halal festival in the United States and say this year’s event marks the first time the celebration has come to Hutto. The festival will take place at Adam Orgain Park, also known as Brushy Creek Amphitheater. Admission and parking are free. Attendees can expect a variety of halal food vendors, a bustling marketplace, entertainment and cultural experiences designed to bring together families and communities from across Central Texas. Halal is an Arabic term meaning “permissible” and commonly refers to foods prepared in accordance with Islamic dietary requirements.

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