Bat Fest 2015 : Past Events : Roadway Productions

11th Annual Bat Fest brought to you by Blind Side Tattoo Studio – August 22nd, 2015

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

Cost: Admission $15.00 cash at the gate. Kids 8 and under free with an adult.

Want to be in the front row for Cypress Hill? Get a VIP ticket. VIP is $150 and 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, 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, unlimited water and soda. *Must be 21 or older to consume beer, wine, or liquor in Texas.

Hours: 4pm to Midnight

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

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Free Parking
TXDOT lot located accessed from Riverside Drive just east of Congress.

*Numerous paid lots in the area including the following.
* The Austin American Statesman Parking Lot at 305 S. Congress Ave.
* Palmer Events Center Garage, S. 1st and Riverside
* One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704
* Various hotels in area both south and north of the river
* The Long Center at 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
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 $15 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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