FAQs

There are many ways to get to the festival. Pre-paid parking and shuttle bus passes are available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to reserve parking and shuttle passes in advance or use the city’s hike and bike trail, public transportation routes or rideshare services to reach the event. There will be no parking in the surrounding neighborhoods.

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The event organizers work closely with the City of Austin to monitor the event weekend’s weather. Our community’s safety is of the utmost importance and we are committed to preserving our beautiful Zilker park. If the City of Austin determines that the park is unsafe or unusable due to inclement weather, the festival may be delayed, postponed or cancelled. In the event of the festival being cancelled, VIP, parking and shuttle passes will be refunded.

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Yes! We encourage you to bring all the snacks and refreshments you need for a full day of fun. Please help us keep our parks clean by picking up after yourself.

Yes! This is an event for the whole family (even the four-legged members). Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome—just remember to clean up after them.

This is a family event. You can bring your kites, kids and well-behaved leashed pets, but please leave alcohol, cigarettes and grills, tents or pop-up canopies at home.

The Exchange Club Kite Contest is open to all ages! Homemade and pre-built kites are accepted. Find the full list of contest rules here.

Nope! Homemade and pre-built kites are accepted. Find the full list of contest rules here.

The ABC Kite Fest remains free for all. The kite contest, children’s concert, kids club and pet zone are all free to the public. We still recommend bringing some cash to take advantage of some of the yummy bites at the food trucks or check out some of the local vendors at the Mini Market. [Hyperlink to Mini Market on the Activities page]

If you’re interested in accessing premium amenities like all-day snacks, VIP parking and air-conditioned bathrooms check out our VIP experience.

No, passes must be purchased in advance. We need to provide our caterer with an accurate headcount ahead of the event to allow for enough food and staff. Don’t wait, passes are limited!

VIP parking pass holders will receive detailed directions and passes via email before the event.

Absolutely! The High Flyer Club is for kids and adults of all ages. Plus, children 8 years and younger are FREE with a ticketed adult!

Yes! This is an event for the whole family (even the four-legged members). Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome—just remember to clean up after them.

Bring a valid photo ID and proof of purchase to the High Flyer Club entrance to receive your wristbands.

This is a family event. You can bring your kites, kids and well-behaved leashed pets, but please leave alcohol, cigarettes and grills at home.

VIP passes are non-refundable unless the City of Austin cancels the ABC Kite Fest. All purchases are considered charitable donations.