20th Annual Bat Fest | Things to Do | Lifestyle Austin TX

Austin’s Ann Richards Congress Street Bridge is home to more than 1.5 million Mexican Free-Tail bats who take flight from their home every evening at dusk for dinner. Their departure has been a spectacle for millions of tourists and locals so why not take a day to celebrate in the most Austin way at the Bat Fest.

Mexican Free Tail Bats festival featured on Lifestyle Austin TX with host Catenya McHenry

Gather near the bridge to enjoy live music, children’s activities, a costume contest, an Austin Bat basketball team performance.

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When: Sept 5, 2026

Where: 📍Congress Street Bridge

Time: ⏰ 3:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Tickets: $15- $125

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