FAQs
December 15-23, 2023
11am-9:30pm daily
The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is a vibrant and immersive fine art and music festival that has stood the test of time as Austin's premier destination for high quality art, live music, and artisan gifts for the holiday season. Shop for fine art and gifts, enjoy live music, eat, drink, dance, have fun, be inspired!
The Palmer Events Center. 900 Barton Springs Road. Click here for Location + Parking
One day tickets $12
Season tickets $60
Children 12 and under always free!
Season tickets $60
Children 12 and under always free!
Not at this time.
Advanced tickets will be sold online starting October 23rd.
Buy Tickets. You can also purchase tickets at the door.
Buy Tickets. You can also purchase tickets at the door.
No worries! Our ticket scanners can look up your order by your name or email address.
Yes! You can leave and re-enter on the same day with your wristband.
The Holiday Inn – Town Lake provides a special rate for Armadillo festival attendees. . Click here for more info and to book a room.
There is paid parking provided by the City of Austin in the parking garage next door to the Palmer Events Center Entrance. There is not an option for multiple entrances per day on one ticket anymore :(
Directly to the City of Austin. They use a large portion of the funds collected to support neighboring Butler Park.
Mobility impaired parking is available in the garage on all levels located near elevators.
This year’s bazaar will include an interactive art activation featuring Ozark’s tintype photo studio, ornament marbling station by Mercedez Rex, an activation from Almost Real Things and much more outside the events center on the first weekend.
Yes, online or at the show! We have an Armadillo store full of art posters, music posters, t-shirts, greeting cards, bandanas, tote bags, ornaments, socks, pins and more art, crafts and jewelry all related to the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar! Go to the Armadillo Store!
Yes! We have full bars as well as non-alcoholic beverages. We'll have the Hello Trouble Hall bar too, as well as a roaming bartender during the busiest times. Enjoy sipping on a beer or cocktail while you shop!
This year’s food offerings will be moved to the newly established Palmer's Parkside Food Court; a beautiful outdoor canopy overlooking the park at the Palmer Events Center that will include food trucks from Southside Flying Pizza and I Juan Tacos (Tacos, Quesadillas, Nachos, Chicken tenders and Fries). Plenty of seating available.
Yes!
December 23rd, time TBD. Sponsored by The Goose on Lime Creek. Contest entry is free as long as you use an official regulation Cosmic Goose Juggling Farm String we provide. String can be purchased at the Armadillo Store. if you want to start practicing now! The winner will receive 4 seats to any unrestricted concert at the home of Mr. String in the 2024 or 2025 season. Generously donated by owners of the Goose on Lime Creek, Dave and Rebecca Hanford. Check out the Goose on Lime Creek
Yes! Our aisles are made extra wide for strolling and dancing!
Yes, there is a mother’s nursing room located on the north side of Palmer in the alcove next to the elevator.
Yes! We have an admin desk at the NE corner of the show or you can email inquiries to info@armadillobazaar.com.
Yes, in the foyer inside the Palmer Events Center.
Sorry, no pets allowed. Service animals; dogs that are trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities are always welcome.
Unfortunately, the facility does not provide wheelchairs at the show but there is plenty of space for you to bring your own.
The Palmer Events Center is extremely diligent on recycling. Although we do not have noticeable, separate receptacles, the trash and recyclable items are separated each night by City employees.
Please email nancycoplin@gmail.com. We accept local talent only.