Recently there have been a couple blog posts listing 50 reasons why Texas and Austin are actually utopia. While we certainly agree, we feel that the most utopian place is, well……

Here’s why we think UTOPiAfest is actually utopia.

 

1. Affordable

We keep ticket prices as affordable as possible, and tax is included in the price. What you see is what you pay! And you can bring everything you need! Purchase tickets here.

 

2. Intimate

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This year we’re capping the audience at 2000, so there’s always room to dance!

 

3. Great Music

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Our lineup shares names with some of the biggest festivals in the world, but with a fraction of the crowds!

 

4. BYOB

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You wont find $7 beers here, cause they aren’t for sale!

 

5. Family Friendly

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UTOPiAfest is fun and safe for the whole family!

 

6. Great People

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UTOPiANs are the friendliest, most fun,  and most considerate group you’re likely to find!

 

7. Free Camping and Parking

 

Camping and parking are included in the ticket price!

 

8. Silent Disco

 

Silent disco gives you the option to rock on all night – or sleep in peace and quiet!

 

9. Disc Golf

 

We have one of the most beautiful and best designed courses in the world! And you can always hear the music!

 

10. 2 Stages-No Overlap

 

No choosing between favorites, stage bleed, or fighting crowds to get to the next stage. Non-stop amazing tunes!

 

11. Stars

 

There’s no light pollution, so you can actually see the stars!

 

12. Fresh Air

 

There’s no air pollution either, so you can breathe easy!

 

13. Primitive Camping

 

Experience the joys of the outdoors like never before.

 

14. Car Camping

 

For the first time, we’re offering a car camping upgrade this year!

 

15. RV Camping

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 Camp with the comforts of home with an RV pass! (Just a few left!)

 

16. Close cabins

 

If you’re not the camping type, there are many incredible cabins available close by. Find this one here.

 

17. Full Moon

 

We plan our dates to coincide with the full moon!

 

18. Panty Drop

 

Where else do massive amounts of panties fall from the sky?

 

19. Thursday Pre-Pary

 

A Thursday pass gives you the chance to claim the best camping spot, and to experience another day of Utopian activities and a night of great music under the stars.

 

20. Yoga

 

You wont find a better setting to strike your favorite pose. Namaste!

 

21. Great Food

 

We carefully choose high-quality food vendors with reasonable prices.

 

22. Beautiful Drive

The drive alone is worth the trip.

 

23. No cell phones.

There’s no wifi and little cell service, giving you the chance to take a refreshing break from technology.

 

24. Friendly Staff

 

Our crew is dedicated to giving you the best weekend possible.

 

25. High Quality Sound

 

 

We bring in Austin’s finest, Nomad Sound, to provide top-notch audio.

 

26. Amazing Lights

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Likewise, Austin’s best Element Systems provides plenty of visual stimulation.

 

27. Great Weather

 

Most of the time, the weather is ideal.

 

28. Rain or Shine

 

Even when it gets wet, the party never stops.

 

29. Hot Showers

 

 

 

There’s nothing like taking a shower under the open skies listening to awesome live music.

 

30. All Ages

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 There’s plenty of fun to be had for the young in years and the young at heart!

 

31. Hooping

Hooping is a favorite activity for UTOPiAns.

 

32. Quality Vendors

 

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We bring in the most interesting, beautiful, useful, unusual, and affordable vendors we can find. If you’d like to be a vendor this year, apply here.

 

33. Hills

 

Miles from civilization, UTOPiAfest is nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The stunning, dramatic environment is the perfect backdrop for a festival.

 

34. It’s in Utopia

Yes, there really is a Utopia, Texas. Visit one of the best-kept secrets of the Hill Country.

 

35. High Quality Video

 

We record history in the making in HD. Check out our video page.

 

36. UTOPiA Sessions

We bring the spirit of Utopia into SXSW each year to provide an oasis to some of our favorite bands. Find out more here.

 

37. Costumes!

 

UTOPiAfest is the best place to let your inner animal out.

 

38. Rain Dancing

UTOPiAfest rain has led to some pretty unforgettable moments.

 

39. Nearby Swimming

 

Speaking of getting wet, there’s some pretty amazing swimming holes just a few miles away. There’s plenty of time to spend in them before the pre-party on Thursday, and before the music starts Friday afternoon.

40. Fireman’s 4 Can – Official Beer of UTOPiAfest

 

‘Nuff Said

41. Bring your cooler to the stage!

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That’s right, BYOB-anywhere!

 

42. Clean Port-Os

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Yep

43. Bring any camera!

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Most shows ban ‘pro’ rigs, but we encourage them! You can even take pictures for a ticket!

 

44. No Overt Corporatism

 

 You’ll never see this at UTOPiAfest.

45. Music Bus Rocks!

 

Austin’s premiere (and only) mobile music school encourages impromptu jams!

46. Stages in sight of campgrounds.

 

You can see and hear the stages perfectly from most campsites.

 

47. Tradition

 

Most families who come to UTOPiAfest decide to make it an annual tradition. Every year is a chance to meet new friends, and reunite with old ones.

48. Affordable Merch

 

We offer high quality merch at reasonable prices. There’s still some 2012 items available.

49. Texas Music Water

 

We only sell Texas Music Water, which supports Austin organizations HAAM and SIMS.

 

50. Love

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UTOPiAfest is a celebration of love – for music, the outdoors, and each other. It doesn’t get much more utopian than that.