Do you hear the flutter of nocturnal wings thundering through ye olde Austin Downtown? Well, that just means Bat Fest’s back. Created to educate Austinites on their winged cohabitors, aka bats, the family-friendly festival gathers on the bridge beneath which over 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats live. Hopefully they’re not too annoyed with the noise, as Bat Fest promises performances by Silversun Pickups, Waka Flocka Flame, RiFF RAFF, and many other musical artists alongside DJ sets and the Austin Bats Dance Team. Plus, a kids area, food and drink vendors, arts & craft booths, and a costume contest where the best bat looks win $100 and other prizes.
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— James Scott