Thursday, April 25, 2013

Eeyore's 50th Annual Birthday Party - April 27, 2013

Eeyores Birthday Party is a fund-raiser to benefit non-profit groups in Austin. Some of these groups will be selling hot and cold food (including vegetarian), soft drinks, juices, spring water, and Texas beer at the event. Look for commemorative Eeyore Birthday Party T-shirts.

  1. Please wear a costume. There will be costume contests and other games with prizes for children of all ages.
  2. Artists will be doing face painting and temporary tattoos.
  3. Musicians playing non-amplified instruments are invited to play.
  4. There will be Maypoles for the young and young at heart.

About:
Eeyore's Birthday Party is an all day festival taking place annually right here in Austin, since 1963. It typically occurs on the last Saturday of April in Pease Park. It includes live music, food and drink vending which benefit local non-profit organizations, attendees in colorful costumes, and large drum circles. The event is a family friendly festival that is named in honor of the Eeyore character from the Winnie-the-Pooh stories.


When:
Saturday, April 27, 2013
11:00 a.m. until dark.
Children's Area from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Live Music from 12 noon to 6 p.m.
In case of rain event will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013


Handicapped Accessibility:
Handicapped parking will be available at the state parking garage "E" and lot 3 on Colorado between 16th and 17th streets, special needs buses will be available.

Pease Park is accessible, however some venders/attractions may be set up in grassy areas that may be hard to navigate for some persons with mobility issues. 

Parking:
Don't even think of trying to park at the Park.
There will be absolutely NO parking available at the park. Please take the bus, ride a bike, or walk!
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, special needs buses will be available.

Website:
www.eeyores.org

Location:
Pease Park
1100 Kingsbury Street

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