SXSW - free events at Auditorium Shores

Event Website - schedule and details

About the Event/Permits/Park Access:

• This event does charge a fee for public participation.
• Amplified Sound:  Amplified sound has been permitted at this event from:  3 pm - 7 pm Thursday, 3 pm - 6:30 pm Friday, and 7 pm end time Friday
• Park Access:  In Use – no fences, no barriers, significant portion of the park reserved/impacted by the event.  Includes increased pedestrian and vehicular activity.

STREET CLOSURES:

• (Spring Festival Season Closure Map)
• Road closures are associated with this event. Park road and lot closures are associated with this event.
  • Riverside Drive March 16/17 12 noon - 8 pm, and March 18 12 noon - 10 pm.
• Closures will mildly affect area traffic conditions and public recreational use of the park during event hours. 
• Neighborhood NO PARKING restrictions are IN EFFECT!  Signed “no parking areas” are actively enforced on event day(s). 

PARKING:

• Palmer Events Center
• One Texas Center
• Alternative transportation options: austintexas.gov/department/getting-around-austin
• BUS ROUTES: Visit capmetro.org
  For downtown parking information visit: austintexas.gov/department/downtown-parking
• Hike or Bike to the Event

IMPACTS and ALTERNATIVE PARK USE AREAS:

• Suggested Alternative Park Use Areas:  Vic Mathias Shores Middle lawn, Shores off leash area, Zilker Park Great Lawn
  • Off Leash Areas - http://www.austintexas.gov/department/leash-areas
• Due to the number of participants on site, and the nature of the activities, access to park areas, parking lots, waterway and/or docks are impacted during event hours.
• In addition, event set up activities occur in advance such as infrastructure delivery and includes a significant amount of traffic in the park.

ALERTS!

• PARKING ALERT - Parking on the grass/on unauthorized park grounds is a $250 parking fine during special events.
• VENDING ALERT - Illegal vending/commercial activity Class C Misdemeanor minimum $200 fine.
• Glass, Styrofoam and Smoking are prohibited in all parks.  In addition, the event organizer may restrict additional items on site.
• For additional event information and all inquiries please visit the event website for additional information, schedule and exact timing, parking, item restrictions, registration and contact information.