8th Annual Bat Fest this Saturday August 25, 2012

photo courtesy of Bat Fest website

One thing that Austin is known for the bats that live under the Congress Avenue bridge. That is why eight years ago While you can see the 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerging from under the bridge at dusk any day of the year. On Saturday August 25, 2012 from 5-Midnight you can celebrate the bats with 2 stages of live music, more than 75 arts & crafts vendors, delicious food and drinks, fun children’s activities, a bat costume contest and other bat activities, according to organizers. The best part, it's all FREE!

The organizers do make the following advisory:
Because bats are wild animals, it is hard to predict exactly when the emergence will begin but the flight usually begins between 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. The emergence can last up to ½ hour as 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats head out for their nightly flight. Bat Conservation International will have a festive booth on the bridge helping celebrate Austin’s favorite furry flying friends!

While the event itself may be free you will have to be prepared to pay for parking. Better yet ride your bike there or ride the bus.  In addition the vendors will be selling food and wares for you to purchase. So be prepared to open your wallets there as well.  So bring out the family and enjoy the festivities.  See you there.




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