FAQ's - Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival

Planning on partying with us? Here's how to have a great time...

1. Will there be beer? Yes! On 4/25 at Central Machine Works there is a full bar and delicious homegrown brews. At the Doris Miller Auditorium on 4/26 and 4/27, we will be selling beer, wine, and liquor! And sodas and bottled water. All proceeds on 4/26 and 4/27 go to Rancho Alegre.

2. Will there be food? Yes! On 4/25 at Central Machine Works there is a full menu with fantastic pizzas and more. At the Doris MIller Auditorium on 4/26 and 4/27, We will be selling snack bar food: hot dogs, chili dogs, frito chili pies, nachos, chips, etc. plus chicken plates and menudo until they're gone. All proceeds go to Rancho Alegre.

3. Can I bring my own food? No. No outside food allowed.

4. Can I bring my own drink or bottle? No. No outside drink, bottle, containers, or tumblers allowed. 

5. Can I bring a lawn chair? No. Central Machine Works has ample seating and the Doris Miller will have seating at tables and in the bleachers. 

6. How much does it cost? It's free admission. 

7. How about parking? Parking is free and there is street parking throughout the neighborhood for both venues. We recommend carpooling with friends, or CapMetro or Uber or Lyft. There is a #2 CapMetro bus stop right in front of the Doris MIller Auditorium, and the East Side Bus Plaza is two blocks away from Central Machine Works.

8. How bad is Austin traffic? It is BAD. Please plan accordingly.

9. Are the venues ADA accessible for visitors? Yes. ADA parking is limited, but it is very easy to drop off at the entrance and go park in the neighborhood. Our founder is disabled himself, so this is very important to us.

10. Can I bring my children? Absolutely. The event is all ages.

11. Will there be stuff to buy? Yes! We will have our own merchandise to sell and bands will be bringing theirs too.

12. What should I wear? Friday 4/25 at Central Machine Works will be indoors, and Saturday and Sunday at the Doris Miller is indoors, so you can be fancy if you want.

13. Will there be a dancefloor? OF COURSE!

14. Will there be Wifi? No. 

15. Do photographers and media need credentials? No. Just come on by. Photos and video and sharing on social media are encouraged. However, only bands and staff are allowed backstage or on the stage.

We recommend wearing a mask indoors, but it's not required. Please take whatever precautions you feel comfortable with and understand there is an inherent risk of being around a large group of people. Especially if you are a senior or immunocompromised.

If you have any more questions, email info@ranchoalegre.org

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