Austin Reggae Festival

(formerly the Bob Marley Festival)

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Formerly known as the Bob Marley Festival, the Austin Reggae Festival has been one of this city's most popular music festivals since 1994.

In my opinion, April is the absolute best month to get outside and enjoy this city. And what better way to do that than kick back with some first class Reggae music along the shores of Lady Bird Lake.

Whether you're a people watcher, or the kind of person other people love to watch, this is one of Austin's best and most enjoyable events of the year.

Some other administrative details:

• Some of the proceeds of the festival goes to support the Capital Area Food Bank. In 2009, the festival provided the equivalent of several hundred thousands of meals for those in need in the Central Texas area.
• Due to the festival's increasing popularity and attendance, dogs are no longer allowed, which is a shame considering that after the blues, reggae is the most popular musical choice among canines.
• Outside food and beverages are officially not allowed. As always, there are plenty of choice food vendors available. Per festival guidelines: "Each patron is allowed to bring in one sealed container of bottled water. The size of this container is up to you."
• ATMs will be available.
• Beginning in 2011, due to the limited tent area, you'll need to purchase a tent permit in advance.
• For those interested in being vendors for the Austin Raggae Festival, there's a contact email at the bottom of the festival website's FAQ section.

2011 Austin Reggae Festival Bands

• Ashes of Babylon
• Az One
• Bandulus
• Bachaco
• Cinco Doce
• Don Chani
• Grimy Styles
• Jah Sun
• Josh Heinrichs
• Mau Mau Chaplains
• Radio La Chusma
• Skampida
• Taj Weekes

Austin Reggae Festival Videos

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