It’s here! Austin City Limits Music Festival kicks off today at noon and before you head out to Zilker Park, we have some words of wisdom to share. Here’s our best tips for the fest:
💧 What To Bring
You can bring a bag to ACL, but some rules apply. Here’s what to put in your bag:
🥤 Bring an empty water bottle or hydration pack to fill up at one of the festival’s many water stations.
🧴 Pack a small sunscreen bottle – it can’t be in an aerosol can and must be 3.4 ounces or less.
🧢 Take a hat for shade, and a bandana for a face covering to avoid all that Zilker Park dust.
🍕 Where to Eat
Eating at ACL Fest is the best. Here’s what we’re looking forward to eating:
🍖 You’ll be able to catch us lined up at KG BBQ for whatever delicious barbecue they’re serving up.
🌭 Do we think T-Loc’s Sonora will offer its Con Todo dog at the fest? Fingers crossed!
🌮 Veracruz All Natural seems like a no-brainer for a taco fuel up.
🍴 We’ll be sooo thankful if Saigon Le Vendeur is selling its bahn mi sandwiches at the fest.
🩷 Cotton candy?! Yes, please! Thank you Candy Cloud World!
😎 Do ACL Like a Pro
Whether it’s your first fest or your 10th, a handful of strategies will help you look like a professional ACL Fest attendee.
⏰ Arrive early. Entrances get clogged up at opening and in the afternoon as headlining sets get closer. Trying to see an artist playing at 4 p.m.? Why not arrive as early as 2:30 p.m.? You’ll have plenty of time to fill up your reusable water bottle and grab a good spot after you breeze through the entrance line.
🥾 Forgo your cute shoes. You’ll be walking and walking and walking and the last thing you want is a blister to show up because you didn’t wear a good pair of shoes. Opt for a sneaker or, heck, even a hiking boot.
🧼 Pack with porta potties in mind. We recommend bringing your own hand sanitizer, wipes, and/or toilet paper with you. The bathrooms are in constant use at the festival and it’s better to be prepared than not!
👋 See you out there!
