Silicon Hills
Silicon Hills is a nickname for the cluster of high-tech companies in the Austin metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Texas. The name is analogous to Silicon Valley, but refers to the hilly terrain on the west side of Austin. High tech industries in the area include enterprise software, semiconductors, corporate R&D, biotechnology, gaming, and a variety of startup companies.
Greater Austin
The communities in Greater Austin hold many annual events. In Austin two of the most well known festivals are the "South by Southwest" Music and Film Festival and the Austin City Limits Music Festival, which draw artists and spectators from around the world. Many other Austin festivals take place including the "Old Pecan Street Festival", "Blues on the Green", and the "Laguna Gloria Art Museum Fiesta". The "Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival" is centered in Austin but takes place at restaurants and venues in multiple communities.