Getting to Burger Center
The address of Burger Center is 3200 Jones Road, Austin 78745. If you are using GPS, be aware there are other Jones Roads in Central Texas.
From IH-35, travel west on US-290/TX-71 (from the north or south, flyovers connect IH-35 and US 290/71). When US-290/71 splits, stay left toward Johnson City, then take the Brodie Lane exit. Make the U-turn at Brodie Lane and come back to the stadium on your right.
Please be advised that handguns and other weapons are prohibited on AISD property and at the Capital City Marching Festival.
Parking
Spectator parking is located on the press box side of the stadium in the lot next to Jones Road. Buses and equipment trucks park separately on the US-290 side, and no cars are allowed in that lot (other than the designated tailgate area). Signs along the US-290 access road will direct you to the correct area, and spectators should enter through the ticket booths on the press box side. See diagram of Burger Center for additional information.
Schedule
The schedule will be updated to include the bands performing in finals at the end of Prelims Awards. The top 10 scores regardless of classification will advance to finals; of these ten bands, the bottom 5 scores will perform first, in a randomly assigned order, followed by the top 5 scores, in a randomly assigned order. Scores for finals placement is based ONLY on the combined Music and Ensemble Visual scores.
Admission
Gate admission will be $20 for adults and $15 for seniors (65+), military with ID, students, AISD faculty/staff, and middle school band parents. Children under five will be admitted free of charge. Any person without a wristband or student not dressed in an official band shirt or uniform will be asked to purchase an admission wristband. Wristbands are required for exit and re-entry. Wristbands may be purchased in advance online or at the ticket counter on the day of the event. Simply show your email confirmation at the entrance to receive your wristband. To help prevent delays at the gate, we encourage purchasing in advance since Wi-Fi is often limited at the stadium.
Band directors will receive three complimentary wristbands per bus upon arrival at the Burger Center. Band volunteers must use one of these wristbands or purchase their own to enter any stadium gates, unless they are actively moving equipment. Volunteers should park in the spectator lot, as the bus and trailer areas fill quickly, and may use the parking map to see how to walk around the gym to reach the bus and truck parking areas if needed.
BUY TICKETSSnacks and Swag
We will have concessions available underneath the stadium, as well as Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck (from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm) and Kona Ice (10:30 am to 10:00 pm) in front of the main entrance. Festival merchandise can be purchased at the souvenir booth.
Weather
Event staff will monitor the weather during the event. We will follow the UIL Lightning Safety recommendations. In the event of lightning, please have your students shelter in their buses or underneath the stadium. In the event of a tornado warning, we will shelter everyone in the Burger Center Gymnasium.
First Aid
A First Aid tent is located where the bands exit the field, through the southeast corner. There is a large water station located next to the First Aid tent. Please ensure that everyone has had food and water before performing. You may contact any event staff for assistance.
Farmer’s Market
The Sustainable Food Center will be hosting the Sunset Valley Farmers’ Market on the east side of the Burger Center complex at Sunset Valley Elementary during the morning of the festival until 1 p.m.
Information and Lost & Found
Find the Lost & Found station at the Volunteer Check-In table near the main entrance gate.
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