This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Texas chapter.
Austin is at it again. Arguably one of the busiest cities in the country, Austin attracts self-proclaimed foodies, sports fans, and music lovers alike. For those that want to experience the craziness of the Formula I United States Grand Prix without the racing, check out the Austin Fan Fest. There will be events held throughout the city this weekend sure to please everyone.
Music
Grab a ticket to one of these shows:
Friday November 16
-Aerosmith w/ Cheap Trick- Frank Erwin Center
-Flo Rida w/ Cobra Starship- The COTA Club
-Juanes- ACL Live Theater
Saturday November 17
-Enrique Iglesias w/ Nelly and Tee Double- The COTA Club
-Lupe Fiasco- ACL Live Theater
Sunday November 18
-The Wallflowers- ACL Live Theater
-The Official COTA After Party presented by ISIS with guests- Bob Sullock Museum
Looking for free shows? Check out the lineup at the official Austin Fan Fest website.
Food
Local favorites will be fully represented everywhere. Expect booths from Tiff’s Treats, Backstage Grill, Chef Tai, and more. And you can count on your food trucks of choice getting in on the fun too.
Activities
With over 200,000 attendees and visitors from 50 countries, there’s got to be events for everyone to have fun. Features will include:
-FI Simulators
-Technology Zone
-Beer Gardens (perfect for the 21-and-overs!)
-Photo Booths
-Kids Zone
-DJ’s
With all of these events, it’s the perfect weekend to get out and explore! Have fun Longhorn collegiettes!