Elgin, Texas Travel Guide

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Above: Southside Market

This small town located east of Austin on US 290 enjoys star status because of Elgin sausage, a spicy concoction that's sold throughout this part of the state. And for those of you a little uncertain about the pronunciation, it's el-gin, not el-jin. [pronunciation audio]

Thanks to its close proximity to Austin, Elgin has also had a role in many Hollywood films including Billy Bob Thornton's Friday Night Lights, as well as Varsity Blues, The Alamo (the 2003 version), Great Waldo Pepper, Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Attractions

Historic Tour. Pick up a copy of the free historic tour brochure at the Chamber of Commerce office at 15 North Main Street or at Only the Best at 22 North Main.

Where to Eat

Meyer's Elgin Sausage. 600 S. Main St. Stop here to buy a gift box or a freezer full of Elgin's most famous product: sausage. (800) 677-OINK.

Crosstown BBQ

Southside Market

Festivals & Special Events

October: Hogeye Festival, Elgin. Called “a time for warm hearts and hot guts,” this family-friendly event celebrates the sausage heritage of Elgin with events like the Hogalicious Dessert Contest, a hog calling contest, the crowning of King Hog and Queen Sowpreme, and a pork barbecue contest. (512) 281-5724; www.elgintx.com.

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For More Information:

• visit Elgin Chamber of Commerce