Austin Food And Wine Festival
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This April’s festival line-up includes something for everybody! Whether you are a bonafide Foodie or you just love to hang out with them, there’s something for you at the Austin Food and Wine Festival.
This years festivities include tastings at the H-E-B Grand Tasting Pavilion, libations at the Taste or Savor Lounges, and live cooking demonstrations, featuring culinary and wine talent. Pick-up cookbooks by your favorite chefs and have them signed in the Autograph Tent.
Food & Wine Magazine, presenter of The Austin Food & Wine Festival, is promising this years event will be ‘a gourmet celebration unlike any other!’
Austin Food And Wine Festival
April 25 – 27
Butler Park at Town Lake Metropolitan Park – map
1000 Barton Springs Road
Austin, Texas
and
Republic Square – map
422 Guadalupe Street
Austin, Texas
Festival Talent – Just a few of the talented Chefs at this years festival include; Andrew Zimmern, Richard Blais, Rick Bayless, Aaron Franklin, Georgia Pellegrini, Graham Elliot, and Ming Tsai. On-hand wine talent to include Vilma Mazaite, Mark Oldman, Devin Broglie and Jill Gubesch, to name a few. And Escort, DJ Mel and JC Brooks will be there to complete the group with musical offerings extraordinaire!
The Beneficiary – As the beneficiary of the Austin FOOD & WINE Festival, “the Austin Food & Wine Alliance will give back to the Central Texas culinary community through a vibrant grant program to fund projects focused on culinary innovation.”
“The Austin FOOD & WINE Festival marks a collaboration between C3 Presents and some of Texas’ most celebrated chefs and restaurateurs, including Tim Love, Iron Chef Champion and Owner/Chef of Queenie’s Steakhouse, The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, and The Love Shack in Fort Worth; Tyson Cole, the James Beard Foundation Award-winning Owner/Chef of Uchi and Uchiko in Austin; and Jesse Herman, owner of the James Beard Foundation-nominated La Condesa in Austin/Napa. C3 is the Austin-based producer of Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits Music Festival.”
Questions – Email questions to info@austinfoodandwinefestival.com
For tickets and lots more information go to Austin Food & Wine Website.
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Assisting Older Adults With Moving
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Sometimes older adults are ready to move, ready for a new scene and ready for some better weather! But, as with all of life, that’s not always the case. Sometimes, people of all ages don’t want to move. Especially when there are so many wonderful memories associated with their current home.
When assisting older adults with moving there are a few important things to remember that will make the transition easier and show we care. A little gentleness can go a long way!
- The most important thing is not to take over. It’s so important that they feel heard and that they have a measure of control over what is happening. This can be achieved by spending some quality time listening, researching and preparing.
- Go slowly, moving is a stressful time for all of us, especially so for some older adults. Plan ahead so that you will be able to spend time with them on each room, deciding what to keep, what to store and what to sell.
- Help them feel comfortable by setting up the new place to resemble the old one. Make sure they have their favorite objects around, like family pictures, their favorite chair or their TV and remote. We all feel better when things are the way we like them, help make this so with a little extra effort when they move in.
- Expect to clean as you go or hire a housekeeper. Sometimes the elderly fall behind in their cleaning. During the packing part of their move is the best time to clean-up for the next residents. They will most likely need your help in this area.
- Be gentle with them, they may be more moody or emotional now than usual and need you patience. Give them some time to come around. Try not to wait until the last minute to do anything, that way it’s easier to stop and come back to something when necessary.
- Help them get rid of things that they no longer need or that won’t fit into their new space. Identify the most important possessions and help them take those to their new home. There may be some things they need to get rid of that they want to keep. Maybe you can help them find a new home for those things with a family member. Many times family members would love to have a gift from Grandma, especially if it is something Grandma loves.
- Don’t criticize, most people don’t want others in their business for good reason, they don’t want to be exposed to the judgment of others. This system doesn’t work any more when we need help to pack our home and move away. They can feel exposed and helpless. Being very sensitive and keeping our opinions to ourselves can be a great gift.
- Let them remember, when we move we always find pictures and moments that remind us of our life’s adventures. We all need to go through our past when we move. There may be a grieving process that takes place, allow them space to feel without feeling rushed.
- Hire help to do the moving, this will be a relief for you and allow you to concentrate your attention on all the little details like having the electricity turned on and getting the medical files transferred.
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ZOOMA Texas Half Marathon and 5K 2014
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Calling all women! This April the ZOOMA Texas Half Marathon and 5K 2014 will be held in beautiful Bastrop Texas, just south-east of Austin. This is a beautiful time of year with Bluebonnets and Texas Paintbrush in full bloom. The 13.1 mile course is complete with inclines and declines. You may not find another race with a more beautiful, peaceful, tranquil and awesome atmosphere. Don’t be surprised if you see a few Texas Longhorn Cattle along your way!
The Hyatt Lost Pines Resort & Spa offers a secluded adults-only pool that overlooks the Colorado River and the Spa Django offering massages, body treatments and facials. The after the race party includes sampling complementary wine, shopping, race results and fun with friends.
ZOOMA Texas Half Marathon and 5K 2014
Saturday, April 12th
Hyatt Lost Pines Resort & Spa
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road
Bastrop, Texas 78612
Registration Closes April 9th
Half Marathon – $105
10K – $75
5K – $55
Event Schedule
7:30am – Half Marathon Start
7:35am – 10K start
7:40 – 5K Start
8am – Noon Party and Expo at Hyatt Lost Pines Resort & Spa
More Information
All runners will receive a Signature Swag Bag at packet pick up. Inside the bag, valued at $50, you will find a women’s fit technical tee, Performance socks and a Zooma running hat.
All finishers will receive a commemorative medal and the winners will receive winning medals.
Packet Pick Up Schedule
You’ll need to pick-up your packet at one of the following locations because there will be no packet pickup the day of the race.
Thursday, April 10th
3pm – 7 pm
Texas Running Company
1011 W 5th St #110
Austin, Texas
Thursday, April 10th
3pm – 7pm
iRunTexas – Bitters
2602 NW Loop 1604, Bldg 1, Ste 106
San Antonio, Texas
Friday, April 11th
2pm – 8pm
ZOOMA Marketplace
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
575 Lost Pines Road
Lost Pines, Texas
You may choose to have your packet mailed to you for $20 during the week before the race, you can choose this option during registration. Or send a check for $20 with your registration confirmation number to ZOOMA Texas, 1408 N Fillmore St, Suite 10, Arlington, VA 22201 before Sunday, March 30th.
Volunteers
“We are recruiting a team of dedicated volunteers to assist in helping each participant reach her goal! Are you part of a charitable organization? We have volunteer fundraising opportunities for groups such as schools, clubs, churches, and other not-for-profit organizations.” More Information
Registration for the ZOOMA Texas Half Marathon and 5K 2014
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Mighty Texas Dog Walk 2014
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Here’s something fun you can do with your dog! And help the Service Dogs Inc. with their fund raiser too! This year marks the 16th Annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk! Starting with a scenic stroll with your dog, around the Palmer Event Center. After the walk there will be all kinds of fun inside the center including entertainment, games, prizes and state-of-the-art dog products and services.
Paw Search – This year you can introduce your dog to Bobbi Colorado. Bobby is an animal actor talent professional who will be on hand looking for dogs to feature in all kinds of performances including television programs, television commercials, feature films and live performances.
The Walk – Starting on the south side of Palmer Events Center you will walk your dog along the route. There will be several water stops along the course and waste bags will be available along with trash bins. Human restroom access inside, south entrance (on Barton Springs).
Mighty Texas Dog Walk 2014
Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Road
Austin, Texas
Saturday May 17th
7am – Registration opens
9am – Walk begins
9:30am – Hall opens to Exhibits
Registration – Registration is $30 in advance and $40 the day of the walk. Fees are per dog, with no extra charge for extra people. Each entry will include one T-shirt, but you can purchase extras online, when you pick-up your packet or when you register the day of the walk. There is a parking fee at the Center of $7 per vehicle.
About The Walk – The walk length is 1/2 mile around Palmer Events Center and starts at the scaffolding on the south side of the center, along Barton Springs Road. Every dog must be on a leash at all times. The rule is one dog per one walker. They won’t tolerate any aggressive behavior from dogs, no shock collars, no carts, no refunds, rain or shine.
If you’d like to know more you can call 512-891-9090 or email sheri@servicedogs.org. Or visit the Service Dogs Inc. website.
About Service Dogs Inc. – “Service Dogs, Inc. is a non-profit organization that trains Service Dogs and Hearing Dogs to assist people with disabilities. Hearing Dogs are trained to alert their deaf owners by touch and lead them to everyday sounds, such as a door knock, smoke alarm or telephone. Service Dogs assist individuals with physical disabilities by opening doors, fetching wheelchairs, retrieving dropped items, operating light switches, moving paralyzed limbs and getting help. We adopt all of our dogs from animal shelters and rescue leagues. Utilizing positive reinforcement, we train the dogs, pair them with their new partners and then train them as teams – all free of charge to the recipients.”
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Moving Basics You Won’t Want To Forget
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We might as well face it, almost nobody ‘likes’ to move! But, there is much we can do to make things easier on ourselves. Most of us know how to get boxes, pack them and wait for the moving company to come take our stuff to the new house. Here’s a list of several important moving basics you won’t want to forget.
- Plan ahead – Give yourself at least a month, if possible, to get things in order. If you need to move on a certain day you need to contact your moving company as soon as possible to arrange things. Certain times of the year are busier moving times and your mover will fill their schedule quickly. Don’t make the mistake of waiting to book your moving date.
- Disassemble furniture yourself – This will save time on moving day and can be done by you the night before.
- Measure doorways and hallways – When you are choosing your new home, don’t overlook things like measuring the space for the fridge, measuring the hallways and doorways. It’s not fun to be surprised on moving day with ‘your extra tall refrigerator won’t fit in the kitchen’.
- Don’t pack combustible or flammable items – As you are packing be sure to set aside items movers are not allowed to transport. Recycle theses or give them to friends, but don’t pack them.
- Prepare for storage – During your move is always a good time to let go of items you don’t need or want any longer. But, there could be some items you’ll want to store. You might want to pack these items in clear plastic bins, you’ll be able to see what’s in them and they will be safer and stack more easily this way.
- Arrange your finances – Be sure you have arranged to have cash easily and quickly accessible. There’s usually something you need that you hadn’t prearranged and having the cash available can save running to the bank or ATM fees.
- Also, make sure bills coming due don’t get overlooked while you are focused on moving. Pay these a little early so you can concentrate on getting into your new home.
- Check your insurance policy – Your homeowner’s or renter insurance may or may not cover your belongings during the move. Check your policy and if needed be sure to purchase insurance from your moving company.
- Meals in the new home – You’ll want to prepare for a few meals out when you first get to your new home, make sure you budget for this before hand.
- Be sure to give away your frozen foods – Even a short move can be dangerous. You don’t want your food to thaw and the be refrozen. There will be less to move and you won’t run the risk of food spoilage.
- Take care of the environment – After you’ve finished with your moving boxes be sure to flatten them. Recycle companies and moving companies will pick them up to be used again.
Have some fun with your move, it’s the start of your new adventure!
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Zilker Kite Festival 2014
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Here’s something you’ll really like! The Zilker Kite Festival 2014 is a seasonal favorite among Austinites. It happens this year on Sunday March 2nd and the festivities include Kite Contests with trophies and a wonderful marketplace with dozens of vendors and lots of food! And maybe best of all, you can join the fun and the contests for free!
So gather up the whole family and bring your kites cause there expecting lots of March winds!
There are several contests to enter and they are open to everybody. You will need a homemade single line kite for the contests because they won’t allow the manufactured kind. There’s no charge to compete and registration is between 11am and 2pm the day of the festival at the tables next to the sound booth. There will be trophies awarded for first, second and third place winners in both adult and children’s categories.
Zilker Kite Festival 2014
Sunday March 2nd
10am – 5:30pm
Zilker Park
Austin, Texas
driving directions and map
“The Kite Festival takes place in Zilker Park (2100 Barton Springs Road in Austin, TX 78704) on fields located between Barton Springs Road to the south and Lady Bird Lake to the north. A park road, Lou Neff Road, runs around the border of this area. These fields are now known as the “Great Lawn”. Zilker Park opened in 1936 and the 1937 maps calls this area the ‘Kite Flying Fields’ so there has been a long history of kite flying at Zilker.”
All event times are approximate and are dependent upon the wind.
10am
Festival opens
First shuttles arrive at the park
Concessions sales begin
11am
Kite Making workshop opens
Registration for Kite Contest opens
Kite Flying Demonstrations begins
1pm
Presentation of colors
Kite Contest starts
50 yard dash
Highest angle kite
Steadiest kite
Strongest pulling kites
Smallest kite
Most Unusual Kite
Largest Kite
Mass Kite Ascent (after contest)
2:30pm
Last shuttle bus leaves from parking areas
(be in line before 2:30)
5pm
Festival officially closes
5:30pm
Last shuttle bus leaves the park
The competition events are…
50 yard dash (Kids only) – Open to children between 7 and 12 years of age. Kites will fly on 50 feet of string – the string will be measured between 11am and 1pm before the contest. Contestants will race to the finish line while flying their kites. Winner must have their kite stay in the air for the whole race.
Highest Angle Kite (Youth and Adult) – Contestants will release 200 feet of string and stand on a designated line. The kite flying at the highest angle overhead from the point of mooring wins the competition. For example, a kite flying directly over your head would win. Highest angle kite event has Youth and Adult categories. Kite line will be measured and marked between 11am and 1pm on the kite competition field.
Steadiest Kite (with or without a tail) (Youth and Adult) – Winning kite is the least active kite in the air. Steadiest kite event has Youth and Adult categories.
Strongest Pulling Kite – Each kite’s pull will be measured in pounds.
Smallest Kite – Entries must fly on 25 feet of line and fly higher than the point of mooring. Kite line will be measured and marked between 11am and 1pm on the kite competition field.
Most Unusual Kite (Youth and Adult) – Entries are judged on theme, construction and design. Judges will look for odd, striking or novel features and shapes. Most Unusual Kite event has Youth and Adult categories.
Largest Kite – Square footage of the sail area will determine the largest kite. Kite Trains are not allowed. Kites must be capable of flying for one minute to qualify. Contestants are limited to three attempts in this event.
Oldest and Youngest Kite Fliers entered in the Kite Contest – Awards will be presented to the oldest and youngest event contestants. Contestants must fly a kite unassisted to be eligible for this award.
Kite Contest Rules:
- Kites entered in competition must be homemade, but not necessarily by the person flying them. Kites assembled from commercial kits will not be considered home made. Manufactured kites are not eligible for competition.
- Contestants may enter only one kite per event. However, they may enter every event using a different kite for each event. (Exception: Event #1 – 50 yard dash)
- Kites must fly to qualify for judging.
- Awards will be given to first, second and third place winners in each event. Judge decisions are final.
- Contestants must register before the contest and display their number at all times. Adults may assist children with their kites.
- “Youth Category” contest events are for kids up through 15 years of age. “Adult Category” contest events are for contestants 16 years and older.
Want to learn to make your own kite, check out the Zilker Kite Festival resources page.
There will be a marketplace during the festival with a large assortment of vendors such as; Abrakadoodle, Amy’s Ice Cream, American cuisine ( gluten-free vegetarian vegan), Arepas Venezuelan Grill, As Good As It Gets Concessions with Funnel Cakes, kettle Korn, lemonade, iced tea, sausage wraps and turkey legs, Austin American-Statesman, Bexar Catering with FunnelCakes, Foot long Corn Dogs, Ribbon Fries and Lemonade, Chilantro BBQ, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Colibri Cuisine, County Fair Catering, Creative Action, Crepe Crazy, Cricket Communications, Daily Juice, Facepainting, Tattoos & Crazy Hair, Funtastic Funnel Cakes, Henna Arts, Heros Gyros, Hill Country Kettle Korn, Hoops by Hullaba Loola, Isis Mobile wallet demonstrations, Jim and Lor’s Candy Store, Kebabalicious, La Fantabulous Taqueria, Lemonade Day Austin, Linda Chan, Longhorn Fried Rice, Maui Wowi Coffees & Smoothies, Mom & Pops All Natural Frozen Pops, NurturMe (Freed Foods Inc), Portable Adrenaline LLC, Rita’s Water Ice, Snowie shaved ice, Soroptimist Intl. of Austin, Taylor’s Seafood & Concessions, Texas Traditional Bar-B-Q, The Gardener’s Feast, The Peached Tortilla, Toy Joy, Verts, Wild Bills Olde Fashioned Soda, World Wind Kites and Zipcar.
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Northwest Austin’s 15th Annual Cheers for Children
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This year Dell Children’s Northwest Austin Circle of Friends get’s ready for their 15th annual Cheers for Children. It’s an awesome cause and you’ll surely have some fun! The evening will include both live and silent auction items, fine wines, select bourbons, live music by Natural Causes and a wonderful selection of foods from local restaurants. All you need to attend is $75, if you get your ticket online, and you must be 21.
The money raised at this event will be matched 100% by a very generous donor and used to treat children with emotional and behavioral issues…
“Proceeds will benefit the Texas Child Study Center Endowment at Dell Children’s Medical Center. This center – a collaboration between Dell Children’s and The University of Texas at Austin Educational Psychology Department – treats children and adolescents with emotional, developmental and behavioral challenges. With your support, this facility will develop disease-specific evaluative and interventional programs to address disorders such as autism, depression and other mental health issues.”
Northwest Austin’s 15th Annual Cheers for Children
February 22nd, 2014
6:30pm
Roger Beasley Maserati of Austin
12925 Pond Springs Road
Austin, Texas
Tickets $75 online, $85 at the door
Proceeds Benefit the Texas Child Study Center Endowment at Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
$2,500 Grand Reserve Sponsor – Grand Reserve Sponsors will receive premier recognition on all printed event materials.
The Sponsor’s name and logo will be listed on the event webpage and will be mentioned in all social media outlets utilized by the Children’s Medical Center Foundation.
Grand Reserve Sponsors will receive 6 tickets to the event.
On the night of the event, announcements will be made recognizing the Grand Reserve Sponsors. One banner (provided by the sponsor and limited to 5’x3’) will be hung. Name and logo will be printed on the event sponsor board.
$1,000 Grand Cru Sponsor – Grand Cru Sponsors will receive recognition on all event materials.
The Sponsor’s name will be listed on the event webpage.
Grand Cru Sponsors will receive 4 tickets to the event.
On the night of the event, announcements will be made recognizing the Grand Cru Sponsors. Name and logo will be printed on the event sponsor board and/or program. $500 Estate Reserve Sponsor ¨ Estate Reserve Sponsors will receive 2 tickets to the event.
On the night of the event, the Estate Reserve Sponsors’ name will be printed on the event sponsor board and/or program.
$250 VIN de Pays Sponsor – On the night of the event, the VIN de Pays Sponsors’ names will be printed on the event sponsor board and/or program.
For more information about sponsorship contact Barbie Sproull at basproull@seton.org or 512.324.0170.
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Spring Plant Sale at Sunshine Community Gardens 2014
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This year come on out and bring the family, even the wee ones will enjoy the Spring Plant Sale at Sunshine Community Gardens! Every year, the first Saturday in March you can enjoy the early Springtime festivities which include, live music, children’s entertainment, a silent auction, food and drink concessions and the Plant Sale.
The plant sale will include hundreds of varieties of organic vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants and medicinal and culinary herbs. Some vegetable varieties include sweet and hot tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and tomatillos. If you’d like to purchase native plants for your garden they will offer selections such as skullcap, butterfly weed and agaves. They will also be offering compost, something every gardener needs.
At Sunshine Gardens members use their plots to grow vegetables, herbs, ornamental flowers, vines, exotics and wildflowers. When you come to the sale spend some time enjoying the grounds and the natural beauty of the gardens, including a chicken coop and two large greenhouses.
When
Saturday March 1st, 2014
Where
Sunshine Community Gardens
4814 Sunshine Drive
Austin, Texas 78756
http://www.sunshinecommunitygardens.org
About Sunshine Community Gardens
“Started in 1979, the Sunshine Gardens is a cooperative arrangement with the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired to provide a garden oasis in the middle of the city. It is Austin’s largest and longest lived community garden. For 32 years, the Garden has been on the forefront of green practices and natural gardening in Austin. Garden members take pride in promoting healthy living through natural, chemical-free gardening.
“Gardeners also enjoy giving back. In 2009, the garden donated over 2000 pounds of fresh organic produce to the Micah 6 food bank, which serves the needy and homeless in the University of Texas area. And gardeners provide technical and material support for plots utilized by students and teachers at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired to grow produce for sale in local farmer’s markets.”
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Eeyores Birthday Party 2014 Austin
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It’s almost that time! Eeyores Birthday Party will once again, benefit non-profits in Austin. The date is April 26th so the weather has a great chance to be spectacular!
There will be a costume contest so be sure to wear a costume.
The fun and activities include..
Hot and cold food, soft drinks, juice, spring water and Texas beer sold by non-profits.
Live non-amplified music.
Maypoles for dancing by the young and young at heart.
Face painting and temporary tattoos by artists.
Games with prizes.
Commemorative Eeyore Birthday Party T-Shirts.
Surprise Guests.
Eeyores Birthday Party 2014 Austin
Saturday, April 26, 2014
11am until dark
Children’s Area from 11am – 4pm
Admission is FREE
Location
Pease District Park
1100 Kingsbury Street
Austin Texas
In case of rain call (512) 448-5160
Or visit Eeyore on the web at www.eeyores.org
Other Important Information– There will be no bottles, cans or coolers allowed and your dog must be on a leash. You’ll need your ID to purchase alcoholic beverages, and they won’t allow tents. And the City of Austin wants you to know that there is a smoking ban in effect for all city parks.
You won’t be able to park at Pease District Park but they have made arrangements as follows…
“Parking is FREE at the state parking garage “E” and lot 3 on Colorado between 16th and 17th streets where our shuttle buses will pick you up and return you all day long!!!
“Handicapped parking is also available at the same location, we have special needs buses chartered in our fleet for our shuttle service
“The Capital Metro bus 338 Lamar/45th route runs on Lamar and stops at Martin Luther King. It runs until 11pm. Capital Metro has informed me that they will be adding extra buses specifically for our event this year!
“The Shoal Creek Hike and Bike Trail is a wonderful way to get to and from Pease District Park.”
The Friends of the Forest generated enough money in previous years to make donations to the following local non-profit groups: Austin HARM Reduction, Austin Humane Society, Austin Pets Alive, Austin Yellow Bike Program, Austin Zoo, Be an Artist Program, Blackland Community Development Center, Blue Dog Rescue, Boy Scout Troop 6, Boy Scout Troop 410, Cancer Connection, Capital Area Food Bank, Diverse Arts, Girl Scout Troop 2178, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM), Hospice Austin, KOOP Radio, Lone Star Paralysis Foundation, Mother’s Milk Bank, Newspapers in Education, Pease Park Conservancy, SIMS Foundation, Sustainable food Center, Texas River School – Chatauqua Foundation, Wildlife Rescue, Wonders and Worries and the Workers Defense Project.
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Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Austin 2014
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YeeHaa!!!! It’s time again for Rodeo Austin! The fourth largest indoor ProRodeo in the World! There’s something for everybody this year with seven exciting rodeo events, an award winning concert line-up, Fair Grounds including Austin’s largest Carnival with thrilling rides, livestock and horse show, Cowboy Breakfast and a whole lot more!
Indoor Rodeo – This years rodeo events will include all the thrilling events you’d expect such as Bareback Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Ladies Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Bullfighters & Rodeo Clowns, and Instant Replay, that’s right, you can watch the big screen for instant replays of all the exciting action!
Concert Line-up – Each night of the rodeo fans are invited to a concert with award-winning musicians at the Rodeo Arena Main Stage.
Saturday March 1st – Clay Walker
Sunday March 2nd – Loretta Lynn
Monday March 3rd – Dustin Lynch
Tuesday March 4th – Thompson Square – Keifer and Shawna Thompson
Wednesday March 5th – Chris Young
Thursday March 6th – The Temptations
Friday March 7th – Josh Turner
Saturday March 8th – Josh Abbot Band
Sunday March 9th – Willie Nelson
Monday March 10th – Eli Young Band
Tuesday March 11th – Lee Brice
Wednesday March 12th – Austin Mahone
Thursday March 13th – Scotty McCreery
Friday March 14th – Capitol Cities
Saturday March 15th – Kevin Fowler
Sunday March 16th – Dwight Yoakam after the finals
Carnival and Fairgrounds – At Rodeo Austin you’ll find Austin’s largest carnival with all the fun, rides and funnel cakes! You’ll also enjoy the Chow Town Food Court, Petting Zoo, K-9 Kings Dog Show, Farmer For A Day, and Kid’s Town.
Rodeo, Concert Performance and Fairground Admission – “Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 512-477-6060. Fairgrounds admission, ProRodeo performance and concert performance are all included in the ticket price. Buy your ticket soon to reserve the best seat available!”
Carnival Admission – One-day passes and season passes to the carnival are available for purchase before and during the Fair and Rodeo.
Fairground & Carnival Admission
Children 3 to 12 one day admission with unlimited rides* – $35
Children Season Pass – Unlimited rides* – with daily admission to the fairgrounds – $80
Adult one day admission – With unlimited rides* – $38
Adult Season Pass – With unlimited rides*, with daily admission for the fairgrounds – $90
*Note – these prices exclude Thrill Rides
Other events during Rodeo Austin include a raffle, Rodeo Austin Gala, Fashion and Fine Art Show, Kid’s Club, Open Livestock Show, Youth Auction, Horse Show, the Junior Livestock Show, BBQ Cook-off and Bullet Proof Blowout Party.
Cowboy Breakfast
To start off the festivities on February 21st there will be a Cowboy Breakfast, they are calling it a super-sized Texas breakfast, everybody is welcome and it’s FREE!
Time – 6am to 9am
Location: Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive Austin, TX 78704
Entertainment
Kevin Fitzpatrick – Trick Roper
Diamond W Ranch – Longhorn Puppet Show
Wishbone Wagon – Chuck Wagon
Doug Moreland – Chainsaw Artist
Barry Chinn and Route 66 the Saddled Longhorn
Lohman’s Crossing – Live Music
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Austin 2014 – “Founded in 1938, the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. More than 2,000 volunteers, donors and sponsors serving on numerous committees work to advance the mission of the organization by providing scholarships to deserving Texas youth.”
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