Austin Announces 2019 Spring Festival Application Deadline

ACE defines Spring Festival Season as the time period from early to mid-March with a high concentration of events in and around downtown core including the South by Southwest…

Austin Center for Events (ACE) is implementing a new deadline for temporary permit applications in anticipation of a busier than normal Spring Festival Season next year.

Applications for special events being planned during Spring Festival 2019 (March 8 to March 17) must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday February 8.

ACE defines Spring Festival Season as the time period from early to mid-March with a high concentration of events in and around downtown core including the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference, festivals, and associated events as well as increased spring break activities and visitors.

The February 8 deadline will provide ACE staff time to thoroughly review each special event application and assess the cumulative impact of spring events on overall safety, mobility, sustainability, and quality of life in the city.

ACE encourages event planners who are considering hosting events during Spring Festival 2019 to fill out and submit complete applications under the Event Planning section on its City Stage website at www.austintexas.gov/citystage. 

City Stage also has tools and resources available to make the application and temporary permitting process easier to understand including the new 2019 Spring Festival Event Planning at a Glance guide.

Event planners with questions about the 2019 Spring Festival application deadline or the special event temporary permitting process can contact 512-974-1000 or SpecialEvents@austintexas.gov.