Bat Fest 2019
Congress Avenue Bridge
Event info
| Date: | August 24, 2019 |
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| 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!