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 17th 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.

Austin American Statesman Stage:
6:45pm Bat Costume Contest

Other attractions:
Kid’s zone with complimentary activities
Fabulous food and drink vendors
Approximately 25 arts & crafts vendors
The famous Congress Avenue Bridge Bats!
See the creative Austin Bike Zoo

Two Stages of Live Music:
The Congress Bridge North Stage (north end of bridge) will operate from 4 pm – 11pm and will feature one of our co-headlining artists.
The Austin American Statesman Stage (parking lot) will operate from 4 pm – 11:59 pm and will feature one of our co-headlining artists.

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

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Date: August 26, 2023

Location: 100 S Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701

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