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NEWS RELEASE8201 South Congress Avenue
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For Immediate Release
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Reggae Fest – “One Love” Spirit Feeds Hungry Neighbors Austin, TX — One of the traditional rites of spring for thousands of Central Texas music lovers, the annual Austin Reggae Festival returns to Auditorium Shores for its 18th year, from Friday April 15 through Sunday, April 17. Admission is just $12.50 per day and 3 day passes are available for $35 if purchased in advance. Visit www.austinreggaefest.com to purchase advance tickets. Patrons who hold advance tickets will be able to utilize an express entry to Auditorium Shores. A portion of the admission fee benefits the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB). Although additional donations are not required for entry, CAFB volunteers will be on hand to collect your non-perishable food items and cash. Once inside, you can claim your piece of the Shores (blankets and chairs welcome) to enjoy almost ten hours of live music each day. In addition to the continuous live music, the Austin Reggae Fest boasts the city's largest third world market offering clothes, jewelry and other great gift ideas from around the world. Stroll the tree-lined market area where you can visit the international food booths and sample an amazing variety of tasty treats. No dogs allowed at the Austin Reggae Festival and tent permits are required for daytime tent use only, as there is no overnight camping allowed at Auditorium Shores. For more information, and to purchase tickets and tent permits, visit www.austinreggaefest.com
The mission of the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas (CAFB) is to nourish hungry people and lead the community in ending hunger. Since 1982, CAFB in collaboration with more than 355 partner agencies has been helping Central Texans in need providing healthy food, nutritional program assistance and education, so they can make better choices at mealtime. In the past 12 months, CAFB distributed more than 25 million pounds of food to 300,000 Central Texans in its 21 county service territory. For more information on the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas and its programs, visit www.austinfoodbank.org or call 512/282-2111. ###
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