Annual Bat Fest

Austin, Texas is fortunate to be the home of the largest urban bat colony in the world as 2 million Mexican Free-Tail Bats live underneath the Ann W. Richards Congress Ave Bridge in the heart of Downtown! Every night during spring and summer, these magnificent creatures fly out from their roosting places in search of tasty Texas insects. Thousands of people from all over the world visit the Ann W. Richards Congress Ave Bridge every night to witness this amazing sight.

Roadway Productions is proud to present the 18th ANNUAL BAT FEST – An Austin Festival Tradition that celebrates LIVE Music, Food, Family Fun, Children’s Activities, and of course, THE FAMOUS CONGRESS BRIDGE BATS! This is the only festival in Austin that takes place on a bridge!

Other attractions:

kid’s zone
fabulous food and drink vendors
approximately 25 arts & crafts vendors
the famous Congress Avenue Bridge Bats!
see the creative Austin Bike Zoo

Schedule:

Bridge North Stage

3:00pm Agony Column
4:25pm Core
5:35pm Dylan Wheeler
6:45pm Bat Costume Contest
6:55pm Information Society
8:00pm Luniz
8:20pm Paul Wall
9:25pm Pecos and the Rooftops
10:45pm Ghostland Observatory

Bridge South Rivian Local Stage

3:30pm Austin Vibe
4:45pm Jamie  Friese – Hip Hop Explosion featuring Yayo Sanchez
5:45pm Kevin Daniel Smith
7:00pm James Speer and friends
8:30pm Nolo

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