Violet Crown Festival
There’s no better way to enjoy a spring Saturday than by spending it at the Violet Crown Festival, which will be held on May 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Brentwood Park (6710 Arroyo Seco, 78757). Admission is free.
The festival – staged by Violet Crown Community Works (VCCW) — will feature local arts and crafts vendors, family fun, children’s activities, live music, and refreshments. The festival’s major sponsors are Amy’s Ice Creams, Burnet Road Self-Storage, Grande Communications, John Dunham/Juice Homes, The Pilates Center of Austin, Roger Beasley Mazda, State Farm/Nancy Callahan and Texas DPS Credit Union.
The schedule of entertainment includes:
• 11 a.m. – The Violet Crown Community Theatre’s production of “Super Cinderella” (fun for the whole family)
• Noon – Jill and the Jaybirds (kid-centric entertainment, including bilingual music, puppetry and stories)
• 1 p.m. – Roger Beck and the 29th St Band (swing and country standards)
• 2 p.m. – McCallum High School Steel Drum Band (eclectic and varied music from one of Austin’s treasures)
• 3 p.m. – The New Maps (Americana-laced pop/rock)
• 4 p.m. – The Ron Titter Band (guitar rock, pop-punk, soul ballads, and party sounds)
• 5 p.m. – Deann Rene (rock/pop/indie)
Other offerings include S-L-O-W Bicycle Races (in which the slowest cyclists win), massage therapy, native plant swap, obstacle course, tinker table, spin-art, and more.
Refreshment vendors include Amy’s Ice Creams, Mmmpenadas, Roll On Sushi Diner, and Verts Kebap.
This spring’s festival is the 12th neighborhood event VCCW has coordinated since 2003. The event will again showcase the best of local music, food and arts; neighborhood history; community resources; and family activities. Proceeds from the festival will benefit projects in the Brentwood and Crestview community.
In addition to the festival’s major sponsors, other sponsors include Barnstormers Studio and Crestview Minimax IGA.
Parking is limited, so attendees are encouraged to walk or cycle to the festival.
Violet Crown Community Works is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, helping build and sustain community in Brentwood and Crestview by supporting neighborhood enhancement projects and events. Information on past beneficiaries of VCCW funds is available on the “projects” page of the group’s website.
Event Start Date/Time: 05/05/12, 11:00
Event End Date/Time: 05/05/12, 18:00
Venue Name: Brentwood Park
Address: 6710 Arroyo Seco
City: Austin
State: tx
Zip: 78757
Telephone: (512) 450-1167
Website: http://violetcrowncommunity.org
Email Address: beadornment@hotmail.com
Name: Violet Crown Community Works
Telephone: (512) 450-1167
Web Address: 6710 Arroyo Seco
Email: beadornment@hotmail.com
Designation: not for profit
Price Range: Free admission
Contact: Organization
Name: Mona Prater
Telephone: (512) 450-1167
Email: beadornment@hotmail.com
This post was submitted by Vanita Trippe.
