When we started thinking about all of the cool events that take place during South By Southwest, we started dreaming of hosting our own family friendly music party for all of you awesome Austin parents and kids. We thought about parking, activities, food, room for kids to run and play, as well as music and beverages that would appeal to grownups. With sponsorship from IT’S TIME TEXAS, our dream of hosting an amazing party is coming to a reality. We are so excited to invite you all to the Do512 Family Picnic on Thursday, Mar. 19 from 2 – 8 p.m.!
Join us at the Midway Food Park for a unique, family-friendly show during SXSW where all ages can enjoy some great music in a relaxed setting, away from the downtown busyness. It’s FREE and fun for all ages!
–> Where? Midway Food Park offers several local food trucks in a park-like setting, complete with picnic tables, a playscape for the kids, plenty of room to stretch out or play, restrooms and parking. And it’s BYOB! The Midway Food Park opens at 11 a.m. if you want to head over early. And if the parking lot fills up, don’t worry. It’s perfectly fine to park along the road, too.
Food Trucks at The Midway:
- Dock & Roll
- Royal Roots
- Gregorio’s
- One Taco
- Thai Kitchen
- Cheesecake Experience
- Widespread Dave’s
- Cool Haus
— Activities: Kids can enjoy a magic show with Magician Black Bert, balloon art, face painting, an instrument petting zoo with Little Wing and other special activities from our presenting sponsor, IT’S TIME TEXAS. They’ll be previewing their Choose Healthier Mobile app! IT’S TIME TEXAS is the cause to make healthy easier in the Lone Star State.
Playground at The Midway
— Music Lineup & Schedule: Children’s entertainment starts the day, and then a mix of soulful bands take the stage and gypsy-style music closes out the evening.
- 2:30 – 3 p.m. -> Groundwork Music Orchestra
- 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. -> Magic Show with Magician Black Bert
- 3:55 – 4:30 p.m. -> Flying Balalaika Brothers
- 4:45 – 5:15 p.m. -> Calliope Musicals
- 5:30 – 6 p.m. -> The Tontons
- 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. -> The Suffers
- 7 – 8 p.m. -> Wino Vino
— What to Bring: Bring the kids and bring your friends! While there are plenty of picnic tables at the Midway Food Park, you’re welcome to bring blankets to spread out, too. Bring cash for the food trucks (and maybe for tipping the balloon twister and face painter). You are welcome to bring one cooler for adult beverages and water. But other than that, no other food or drink is allowed into the park. You won’t need it, there are plenty of awesome food trucks serving up eats and treats!
— RSVP: Tell us you’re coming! You can RSVP here (one RSVP is good for your family). Keep up with the latest about the Do512 Family Picnic on our Facebook event Page.
We can’t wait to see you there!!
