2016 Bat Fest : Past Events : Roadway Productions

12th Annual Bat Fest – August 20th, 2016

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WEATHER AND EVENT UPDATE AS OF 7:41 PM

The event is up and running! Coleman Hell is on the Austin 360 Stage! We moved the TRIPHOUND Lake Side Stage since the ground was too muddy. It’s now located under the Austin American Statesman loading dock which is under cover! Y’all come out! As of right now, all remaining acts are still scheduled to perform!

What will you see at Bat Fest this year? 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerging from under the bridge at dusk, 3 stages with live music, more than 75 arts & crafts vendors, delicious food and drinks, fun children’s activities, a bat costume contest and other bat activities.
Location: Congress Ave Bridge
Address: 100 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704
Hours: 4pm to Midnight

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VIP Tickets:

Want to be in the front row? Get a VIP ticket. It includes access to VIP only designated areas featuring front row standing area at the main stage in the Austin American Statesman parking lot, also a front row area at the North Bridge stage and the triphound.net stage, private restrooms, a tented backstage area with seating and tables, a voucher to be used at the official event merchandise booth for any event t-shirt available, reserved VIP parking in the nearby TXDOT lot, a private cash bar with the only mixed drinks available at the festival including 2 complimentary drink tickets* for any adult beverage served at the bar (adult beverages can be purchased after drink tickets are used), 1 food voucher for the backstage catering area, water and soda. Must be 21 or older to consume beer, wine, or liquor in Texas. Fat Sal’s will have a food trailer in VIP making food to order this year! Menu: The Fat Buffalo (chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, melted cheddar, fires, buffalo hot sauce, blue cheese, on a hero) The Fat Texas BBQ (bbq pastrami brisket, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, bacon, grilled onion, melted cheddar & mozzarella, fries, mayo, honey bbq, on a garlic hero) Irresistible Italiano (ham, genoa salami, pepperoni, provolone, sweet & hot peppers, shredded lettuce, tomato, red wine vinaigrette, on a hero)h4. *About the Bats:

Because bats are wild animals, it is hard to predict exactly when the emergence will begin but the flight usually begins between 7:00 – 8:45 p.m. For current emergence times call 512-327-9721 EX16. The emergence can last up to ½ hour as 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats head out for their nightly flight.

Bat Costume Contest:

Prize is $100 for Best Adult Costume and $100 for best childrens costume. Participants will be lined up on Stage, and the crowd will be asked to yell for the costume they like the best. Originality is encouraged.

Parking/ Getting There

Free Parking: TXDOT lot located accessed from Riverside Drive just east of Congress 150 & 200 East Riverside Dr. Signs on fence as shown below.

*Numerous paid lots in the area including the following.
* PAID Parking: The Austin American Statesman Parking Lot at 166 East Riverside Dr. Drive to the end of the road.
* PAID Parking: Palmer Events Center Garage, S. 1st and Riverside
* PAID Parking: One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704
* PAID Parking: Various hotels in area both south and north of the river
* PAID Parking: The Long Center at 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
* PAID PARKING: 100 N. Congress and the entrance to the garage is on Ceaser Chavez between Congress and Colorado
Bike Parking: We have Bicycle Rack to secure your bike. Be GREEN!
Ride the Bus It is a great cheap, green option.

Event Details

General Admission TBD at the gate day of show cash only! (8 and under free with an adult admission)
General Admission gets you access to all three stages, bats, arts and crafts booths, children’s area, the statesman parking lot event, the bridge, and more!
Hours: 4pm to Midnight

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