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An overhead shot of Zilker Park at night during ACL, showing huge crowds and "ACL Fest" spelled out in drones in the sky.
City
ACL Fest drops its highest economic impact report yet
The 2023 festival generated $499.9 million toward the local economy, announcing that $8.1 will go toward the Austin Parks Foundation.
May 14, 2024 04:54 PM
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Laura Figi
Someone holding an ice cream sandwich in front of the ACL Eats sign.
Events
The 2023 ACL Eats menu is here, and there are a lot of firsts
This year’s festival will serve general admission cocktails for the first time, host 50 food vendors, 26 market vendors, and create an ACL Sweets area.
September 15, 2023
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Laura Figi
A stack of books on a black table, with a bookmark in the foreground reading "Texas Book Festival 2023"
Events
Star-studded Texas Book Festival lineup announced
See big names like Stacey Abrams, Roxane Gay, and Abraham Verghese at this year’s festival.
September 14, 2023
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London Gibson
A shot of the SXSW stage from the crowd.
Events
First round of SXSW 2024 speakers announced
The first SXSW 2024 schedule drop focuses in on artificial intelligence, including panels with Grimes, Rosario Dawson, Alex Cooper, Peter Deng, and Tim Ferris.
August 30, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Events
POP Cats Austin returns this month
Look what the cats dragged in. POP Cats is coming back to Austin for another weekend of kitty-centric entertainment and adoptions.
August 2, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Events
Inaugural Fridge Fest opens its door in Austin
“Just the essentials” meme page @dudefridges is taking the memes out of the internet and into the streets with the first-ever Fridge Fest.
July 31, 2023
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Laura Figi
People dancing in a crowd
Culture
See 120+ shows in downtown Austin for free this weekend
Hot Summer Nights, the Red River Cultural District’s annual free concert series, is back this weekend.
July 14, 2023
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London Gibson
The ACL flags flapping over a crowd of festival-goers.
Business
How much do Austin’s festivals contribute to the local economy?
ACL, SXSW, and the US Grand Prix contributed an economic equivalent of three Super Bowls combined in 2022.
July 5, 2023
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Laura Figi
The National Water Ski Kite Flying Champonships on July 30-31, 1970. The championship was held on Austin's Town Lake during the Austin Aqua Festival, a 10 day celebration featuring water sports. The contestants must fly a slalom course marked by distinctive water geysers, an innovation of the Austin Ski and Boat Club. The Hotel Gondolier is visible in the background as the competitor is pulled behind a speed boat in the air with skis and a kite
Events
Entering the splash zone: The history of Austin Aqua Festival
We’re talking about the city’s first major festival, Austin Aqua Festival, which ran for 36 years.
June 21, 2023
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Laura Figi
A group of people participating in a Pride parade walking around with banners, balloons, and flags in downtown Austin
Culture
Here’s why Austin celebrates Pride month in June and August
Austinites are lucky to have two Pride months each year — but have you ever wondered why?
June 20, 2023
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London Gibson
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Culture
13 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Austin
From festivals to panels and Black-led markets, here are more than a dozen ways to commemorate Juneteenth in Austin this weekend.
June 14, 2023
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London Gibson
A rainbow flag reading "y'all means all!"
Culture
13 events celebrating Pride month in Austin
Mark your calendars and bust out your rainbow gear for these 13 Austin events commemorating Pride month.
June 12, 2023
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London Gibson
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