BatfestAustin Events and FestivalsBatfest August 27, 2011 1:00 pm - Midnight Congress Avenue Bridge Admission - Free
The bats in question are those that comprise the gigantic migratory Mexican free-tailed bat colony and call the underbelly of Austin's Congress Avenue Bridge home. Our beloved Austin Bats have become a major Austin attraction as tourists and locals alike gather atop, below, and around the Congress Avenue Bridge (and even on cruiseships and kayaks in Lady Bird Lake) to catch sight of the 1.5 million bats taking flight each night at dusk to feed on mosquitoes and other insects. Additional Austin Resources: Austin Gifts & More - Special Seasonal Offers, Daily Deals, and More Batfest naturally takes place on Congress Avenue Bridge, which is obviously closed to vehicles for the duration. The festival draws approximztely 40,000 attendees (and 1.5 million bats). The live music is pretty much nonstop with 20+ acts and two stages (one at each end of the bridge). See the 2011 Batfest music lineup below. In addition to arts and craft booths, there will also be numerous food vendors, and lots of activities for the kids. There will also be a bat costume contest near the end of the evening. 2011 Batfest / Night of the Bat Live Music ScheduleThe 2011 Batfest and Night of the Bat scheduled performers include (more to be added as they're announced):
Batfest VideosThe Black and White Years scheduled to perform at 2011 Batfest . . .Eric Tessmer scheduled to perform at 2011 Batfest . . . Map - Batfest - Austin, TexasMap - Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue BridgeAustin, Texas 78704 View Larger Map
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