Austin Fan Fest Fueled by Shell offers family fun in KXAN Kids Zone Go-karts, Hot Wheels, experiential games, arts and crafts and local food trucks featured in Republic Park AUSTIN, Texas (Nov. 4, 2013) – As the final days countdown to the 2013 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX, Circuit of The Americas is unveiling the special entertainment activities planned for families and kids in a dedicated area of Austin Fan Fest fueled by Shell, an interactive, four-day festival presented free to the public Nov. 14-17. The lively street festival, now in its second year, will feature an expanded footprint encompassing most of downtown Austin’s renowned Warehouse and 2nd Street entertainment districts. Joining the line-up this year is the KXAN Kids Zone at Republic Park, which will offer tons of fun, games and great eats, including racing-themed activities. KXAN Kids Zone Areas: • Cultural Arts and Entertainment: Check out the Hi-Pockets Stilt Walkers, Masonius Max, Texas Juggling Society and Chimponauts/Vortex as these talented performers engage and entertain spectators throughout the weekend. • Interactive Park: Challenge your friends to see who’s faster at The Racing Bug; test your strength on the Inflatable Rock Wall; try to master the Hamster Ball and then and see if you can Walk on Water! • Arts and Crafts: Leave your mark on Austin’s art scene by decorating a special KXAN art mural and helping the community commemorate Austin Fan Fest fueled by Shell. • Hot Wheels: Mattel brings its signature orange track and Hot Wheels racing cars to life for kids of all ages to enjoy. • Bikes Galore: Ride the Strider Bike Course designed for little tykes and check your grown-up bike at Mellow Johnny’s Bike check. • K1 Speed: Most Formula 1™ drivers start in go-karts, and you can get an insider’s look at K1 Speed’s hottest models and its Austin-area go-kart track. • Food Truck Station: After playing hard, fill up your tank and recharge your batteries by sampling all of the yummy food offered in the KXAN Kids Zone, including Double Trouble BBQ, Southside Flying Pizza, and Tiff’s Treats. Additionally, KXAN-TV (NBC) will be doing live news reports from the KXAN Kids Zone throughout Grand Prix weekend. See your favorite KXAN-TV personalities as they bring you the latest news, sports and weather reports, from the heart of one of Austin’s biggest parties of the year. Austin Fan Fest fueled by Shell will showcase 12 activity zones over 12 square blocks bounded by San Antonio Street (west), 5th Street (north), Congress Ave. (east) and 2nd Street (south). The four-day Grand Prix party offers something for everyone, including • Dozens of interactive and educational displays, including racing simulators and unique experiential areas by Shell; • Six entertainment stages, featuring live performances by some of the country’s most talented artists; • An X Games-style action sports zone; and • Offerings from local restaurants and pubs, food trucks, artisans and retailers. Additionally, superstar drivers competing in the FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX will meet with fans at the festival during the weekend. Austin Fan Fest fueled by Shell runs Nov. 14-17. Daily hours of operation are as follows (all times CT): • Thursday, Nov. 14: 5 p.m. to midnight • Friday, Nov. 15: noon to midnight • Saturday, Nov. 16: noon to midnight • Sunday, Nov. 17: noon to 8 p.m. A detailed event schedule, including performance times and line-ups for specific music stages, is available at austinfanfest.
Posted on: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:26:46 +0000
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