BAT FEST 2023

BAT FEST August 26, 2023

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TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE_Cost: Admission $25 in advance, $25 cash at the gate including all service charges and fees. Kids 8 and under free with an adult. Tickets to 2023 Bat Fest.
VIP Tickets: Price $250 VIP
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 North and South stages, private restrooms, a covered backstage area with seating and tables near main stage, misting fans, 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 to be used in the VIP area food provided by Rudy’s, water and soda. *Must be 21 or older to consume beer, wine, or liquor in Texas. Rain or Shine event. Refunds and rescheduling are not possible.

About the Bats:

A good source for information specific to the Congress Ave. Bats is Austinbats.org . 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. 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.

BECOME A VENDOR OR SPONSOR!

Parking/ Getting There

Paid Parking: TXDOT lot located accessed from Riverside Drive just east of Congress 150 & 200 East Riverside Dr. Paid Parking: Austin American Statesman 305 South Congress Ave.

* 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!
*Bike Share to Bat Fest: We’ll valet your Austin B-cycle from 6pm to Midnight at the entrance at Barton Springs and Congress Ave.
Ride the Bus It is a great cheap, green option.

Event Details

General Admission gets you access to all stages, bats, arts and crafts booths, the statesman parking lot event, the bridge, and more!
Hours: 4pm to Midnight

Don’t Bring:

Food & Drinks
Liquor Beer or Wine
Weapons or Fireworks
Pets
Tents

You Can bring:

Baby Food & Drinks
Cameras
One bottle of water
chairs

BAT FLIGHT VIDEO

Schedule

Austin American Statesman Stage

4:00pm
5:20pm
6:45pm Bat Costume Contest
6:55pm
8:15pm
9:25pm
10:45pm

Bridge North Stage

4:35pm
6:05pm
7:35pm
8:50pm
10:20pm

All Times and performers subject to change

Hotels

Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress is offering an exclusive Summer Bat Package. Available now through September 30. One of the hotel’s spacious suites, free parking, and late check-out, along with complimentary breakfast and WiFi. call +1 512-469-9000

The The LINE hotel Has the best view of the bats and is the close to the event.
Address: 111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
(512) 478-9611

The Hampton Inn downtown. They are walking distance to the festival. Follow the link to get the special rate.

Comfort Suites Located just south on IH35.
COMFORT SUITES – SOUTH AUSTIN
5001 S IH 35, Austin, TX, 78744, US
Phone: (512) 727-1558 Fax: (512) 953-8392