Austin Reggae Festival is this weekend. Here's what you need to know
Reggae is taking over Auditorium Shores this weekend during cannabis connoisseurs' favorite holiday: 4/20.
The annual Austin Reggae Festival will take place April 19-21 and raise funds for the Central Texas Food Bank. Music starts at 3 p.m. Friday and at noon Saturday and Sunday. Here's what you need to know:
What is Austin Reggae Festival?
The festival began in 1994 as a tribute to Bob Marley, who died in 1981. It is the longest-running festival at Austin’s city center park, Auditorium Shores. From its inception, the festival has partnered with Central Texas Food Bank to provide meals to hungry families in the Austin area. At the time, two cans of food were accepted as the entrance fee. Now, the Austin Reggae Festival takes place every April and continues to support the local food bank with a portion of ticket sales.
Who's performing at Austin Reggae Festival?
Performers include Soul Rebel, Bomb City, Stonebwoy, Kristine Alicia, Dre Z Melodi & Dub Gideon, Dolomike, Mutiny, Heart and Soul, Soulfiya, 420 Rub A Dub, The Human Rights and more.
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Where can I get Austin Reggae Festival tickets?
The festival offers a weekend pass for $75 as well as individual day passes and VIP passes. Day ticket prices are as follows:
- Friday: $20; VIP: $145
- Saturday: $40; VIP: $170
- Sunday: $30; VIP: $158
Attendees can purchase tickets online or with cash at the box office.
What can and can't I bring to Austin Reggae Festival?
Each person is allowed only one sealed bottle of water, which attendees can refill at water fountains at the shores. Here's what else is allowed:
- Chairs (also available for rent)
- Popup coverings (no ground stakes)
- Small umbrellas
- Drums
- Blankets
- Small backpacks
- Cameras
And here's what's not allowed:
- Tents
- Glass (that means glass bongs and hookas)
- Food
- Coolers
- Drones
- Pets
- Silly string
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Will there be food onsite at Austin Reggae Festival?
Festival food vendors include:
- Amy's Ice Cream
- Santa Lucia Gyros
- Winston's Kitchen
- Sandia's Tacos
- Brick City Italian
- Original Taste Caribbean
- Certified Country Lemonade + Tea
- Gelu Italian Ice
What about transportation to Auditorium Shores?
The festival is unable to offer free shuttle buses. Attendees can travel via CapMetro buses, bike or ride shares, or they can drive themselves and park in a nearby paid parking garage, such as the ones at the Long Center and Texas One Center.