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Batfest & Night of the Bat - Expired Event

Location 100 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
Dates
August 25, 2012 - August 25, 2012 - CONFIRMED!
Description: BATFEST: Night of the Bat
is sponsored by the City of Austin

Sat, August 25th, 2012
on the Ann Richards Congress Ave Bridge
5 PM until Midnight

FREE Admission!
All ages welcome!
Bring the family!

8 Bands on 2 Stages!

2 million Mexican Free Tail Bats emerging from under the bridge at dusk, 2 stages of live music, over 75 arts & Crafts Vendors, Food, Drinks, Children's Activities, costume contest, and Bat activities.

Bats are unpredictable creatures but usually start flying between 7:00 - 8:30. Flight can last about 1/2 hour as as up to 2 million Mexican Free Tail Bats emerge for their nightly flight. Bat Conservation International will have live bats and an education (coloring and videos) room in the Hyatt!

YES you can bring:
Small umbrellas
Folding chairs
Cameras
Strollers
Food/Drink for Baby (with baby in attendance)
Bicycles (OK to chain outside gate at your own risk)

NO you can't bring:
Food or Drink (each person can bring 2 sealed bottles of water)
Weapons
Contact nameTara Akins
Phone512-441-9015
Event Websitehttp://www.roadwayevents.com/RoadStar/Events.asp
Show hoursSat 5-12
Application Deadline2012-08-17
Public Admission PriceFree
Year #n/a
Art/Craft Space
price
$250 10x10, $500 20x10
Application URL: http://www.louisianaswampromp.com/Batapp12.pdf
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