These 14 Unique Festivals in Austin Are Something Everyone Should Experience Once

Austin, TX is one of the happiest places on the planet. It's sunny and warm most of the year, tacos of any shape and size are devoured for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Sunday Funday is the real reason everyone anticipates the weekend, and no one will ever argue why each and every day living in Austin isn't something to celebrate. What some may look over as insignificant, Austinites take the little things to heart and really embrace them. Need proof? Check out these unique festivals in Austin that are something for everyone to experience at least once in their lifetime.

1. SXSW brings people from all around the world for education, film, and music weeks of pure fun.

2. Holi One is inspired by the original Holi Fest in India, promoting togetherness and appreciation of everyday life.

3. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in Texas in 1865.

4. Austin's Art City festival showcases nationally recognized artists, jams live music, serves local fresh local food, and entertains with interactive games for all ages!

5. ACL (Austin City Limits) Music festival is by admission only, rounding up some awesome lineups for mosh-pit style audiences. First come, first serve!

6. Eeyore's Birthday is a fund-raiser to benefit non-profits in Austin. You can find delicious food, activities for all ages, and music all around. Don't forget to wear a costume!

7. Kite Festival is a colorful show of pure, innocent fun. It's 100% free and all you're expected to bring are your smiles, family, and a kite!

8. NOLA! Well, it's New Orleans, LA brought to Austin! Mudbugs, fantastic live music lineups, and tons more tasty food and drinks throughout the night.

9. Gear up for The Moto GP: Grand Prix of the Americas! Enjoy good ol' fashioned engines and motors race around a track, right in the middle of Austin.

10. Celebrate South Asian and Chinese New Year filled with dances, fresh food selections, and souvenirs to take home from the blessings of the new year.

11. Why go to New York? You got Fashion Week right here in Austin!

12. Texas Burlesque Festival...Because who doesn't love a little burlesque in their lives?

13. Austin Food and Wine Festival brings the best of the best chefs locally and around the world to the city. Enjoy avant garde dishes, drinks, and live music.

14. Austin Bat Fest is a time where visitors can view the emergence of 1.5 million bats from underneath the Congress bridge, whilst enjoying live music, food, and arts & crafts vendors.

So, what do you think? Which one of these unique Austin festivals do you want to rock on to?