Bat Fest 2019

Congress Avenue Bridge

Event info
Date: August 24, 2019
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Congress Avenue Bridge
Address: 100 South Congress Ave.
Details

What will you see at Bat Fest this year?

  • 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerging from under the bridge at dusk
    • A good source for information specific to the Congress Ave. Bats is ATX 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. The emergence can last up to ½ hour as 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats head out for their nightly flight.
  • 2 stages with live music
  • More than 50 arts & crafts vendors
  • Delicious food and drinks
  • Fun children’s activities
  • A bat costume contest and other bat activities
    • 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.
  • Live music
    • Flatland Calvary
    • Mike Ryan
    • Ray Wylie Hybbard
    • Ying Yang Twins
    • Petey Pablo
    • And MORE

Additional Information:

  • The event is from 4pm to Midnight.
  • Cost:
    • Admission $15 in advance
    • $20 cash at the gate
    • Kids 8 and under free with an adult.
    • Tickets Here!
    • VIP Tickets: Price $140 early bird, $200 regular price.

Learn more at Austin Bats!

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