Nature-lovers, get ready for a very cool event on Saturday, August 29! The annual Swift Fest takes place in downtown Jonestown, Texas from 5-10 p.m. Witness hundreds of small birds, chimney swifts, arrive in a tornado-like sight! Celebrate this annual phenomenon at a FREE festival with games and activities for kids, nature-themed vendors, live music and bird-watching, of course.

About the Chimney Swifts:
A historic cistern located in downtown Jonestown serves as home to migrating chimney swifts that stop over here between late March and September. While in Jonestown, the birds spend their days catching and feeding on insects, but at dusk they all gather at the cistern. On some unknown cue, the small birds begin to individually drop into the cistern, a tornado-like sight fascinating to watch.

Swift Fest Entertainment Schedule:

• 5 – 6:15 p.m.  -> The Jitterbug Vipers
• 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.  -> Deann Rene
  
• 7:45 – 8:45 p.m. -> Swift Drop and Contest Awards
• 9 – 10 p.m.  -> The Better Halves

Activities:

• Family Fun: Enjoy games and activities for children of all ages. Different stations offer fun activities for kids to learn about Chimney Swifts and nature.
• Vendors: From unique bird feeders, to Swift henna tattoos, to amazing photography and artwork – come prepared to do your holiday shopping and have some fun.
• Local Nonprofits: Learn from wildlife conservation partners doing important work in the Texas Hill Country who will have booths at Swift Fest.

Admission: FREE!

Directions: The City of Jonestown is located 10 minutes west of Cedar Park (approximately 30 minutes northwest of Austin) on F.M. 1431, nine miles west of the intersection of U.S.183 and F.M. 1431.  It is held in the area behind the City of Jonestown offices and at Fireman’s Park.

For more information, please visit the Swift Fest website or Facebook page.

Have fun!