The Head and The Heart:

Earlier this year, The Head and The Heart released their Verve Forecast album, Aperture. The album brings the band back to a DIY approach as it’s the first record self-produced by the band since their self-titled debut album in 2011. The band went on to appear and perform on ABC News, CBS Saturday, The TODAY Show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and The Kelly Clarkson Show. Over the years, The Head and The Heart have established their status as a touring powerhouse, having landed prime time mainstage slots at Coachella, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. Following the release of the album, this past year saw the band tour North America and last month, The Head and The Heart announced that they will join 11x Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile on the road next year. 

Chaparelle:

In a harmonious union, singer-songwriters Zella Day and Jesse Woods come together to reveal their highly anticipated collaboration, “Chaparelle”. Esteemed for their exceptional vocal prowess and celebrated contributions to their distinct genres, Zella and Jesse craft a musical tapestry that harkens back to legendary duets of icons like George and Tammy or Gram and Emmylou. This partnership channels the enduring allure of Country music’s golden age, weaving a melodic narrative that resonates with themes of love and the indomitable Texan essence.

Tameca Jones:

Tameca Jones is an Austin, TX based singer and songwriter, whose expressive vocals earned her the title "Empress of Austin Soul" by her fans. She has shared stages with The Black Pumas, Gary Clark Jr, Leon Bridges, St Paul and the Broken Bones and other notable artists. In 2015, ahead of her 2016 Austin City Limits debut, she released her first single, "Hot and Bothered," heard in the 2021 movie, "The Marksman," starring Liam Neeson. She followed her festival debut with the 2016 release of her emotive single, "Sandman,” which gained a resurgence thanks to a placement in the Hulu show, "Black Cake.

The Point:

Despite their influences ranging across the world, The Point. are a band that could only have started in Austin. Fusing psychedelia, Saharan guitar music, and cumbia with jam-band sensibilities, the trio creates a laid-back vibe that’s more than the sum of its parts. Their latest, Maldito Animal (Deluxe Edition), finds the band exploring new directions, the aural equivalent of a crate-digger showing off their collection, a panoply of taste culled into one source.

Arriving for dinner, looking forward to a midnight snack, or beverage there will be vendors ready to satisfy your appetite!

Vendors will be listed here as they are confirmed.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor at Austin's New Year 

please use this link to complete application.

• Make a plan to get to the event - consider using public transportation options outlined in the transportation section. Pick a designated driver to and from any event during the holiday season!
• Bring a small flashlight to use if traveling on the hike and bike trail.
• Dress appropriately for weather and park conditions, including outdoor footwear and layers, as needed.
• Bring a blanket or collapsible single seat chair to relax in while enjoying food and beverages purchased from on-site vendors.
• Leave pets, alcohol, fireworks/sparklers, smoking materials and similar items at home.

ADA & Access Information

Parking - ADA parking is available in adjacent garages (see the Transportation and Parking section).  There are ADA accessible sidewalks from all posted garages to the park site. 

CapMetro MetroAccess will have a drop off location for those who schedule services. Contact CapMetro directly.

Navigating to the Park - Depending on which garage and garage exit is utilized, travel path distances range from 500 feet to 1400 feet for garages south of Lady Bird Lake. From Riverside Drive sidewalks, there are transitions or ramps onto the park turf on the east or west street curb cuts onto park grounds.

Park Conditions - the park consists of sidewalks, granite, concrete and turf areas. While in the park, the largest surface encountered will be turf. Stability of the turf can vary depending on weather (rain) conditions. The main lawn at the park is approximately 500 feet long by 500 feet wide.

ADA accessible portable restrooms are on site for all event attendees.

Sensory Overview: Event guests can expect loud amplified sound from the bands and announcements, stage lighting including strobe lights, moving spot lights, and loud percussive sounds form the fireworks display

Personal rides, push services or personal care services are not available on site.

For everyone's safety - All guests and their belongings will be subject to a search upon entry into the event

Allowed

• Baby strollers
• Blankets (no tarps or sheet plastic)
• Collapsible single seat chairs and collapsible covers
• Small, lunch-sized coolers (no alcohol allowed in the park, and no outside beverages except for those required for childcare or for a medical purposes)
• Personal cameras, including digital cameras, DSLR's with stock lenses, point-and-shoot cameras and traditional film cameras
• Small wagons
• Trained Service Animals aiding a person with a disability  (therapy or comfort animals are not allowed)
• Umbrellas - Hand-held style

Prohibited

• Aircraft
• Drones
• Alcohol
• Confetti, confetti cannons, glitter and similar - it is harmful to wildlife and gets stuck in park turf
• Costumes covering the entire face - festive glasses and hats are encouraged!
• Fireworks/sparklers/explosives of any kind
• Flagpoles, posts or any type of item consider a projectile
• Glass containers
• Illegal substances
• Large bags (frame backpacks, suitcases, rolling bags) - all bags are subject to search
• Pets and animals - fireworks scare and are triggering to many pets
• Trained service dogs aiding a person with a disability are allowed - please heed the fireworks warning
• Therapy or comfort animals are not allowed
• Remote controlled aircrafts/drones/cars
• Skateboards, scooters or other personal motorized devices/vehicles on park grounds, except for mobility assistive devices for a person with a disability
• Smoking/vaping activity (Class C Misdemeanor)
• Styrofoam
• Tents
• Vendors/merchandise without permits - a permit is required to sell food, drink or merchandise from a park, street or sidewalk
• Weapons/Knives - a person may not carry or possess a weapon or firearm while in a park, except as allowed by state or federal law ( full text: Austin Park Rules)