BRAVE Fest 2025

Joy is Justice! #MakeATXBRAVE

EVENT TIME iCal - Outlook - Google

Sat, November 08, 2025
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT
LOCATION

Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78702

Join us for a joyful and powerful celebration of belonging, inclusion, and community - where music, dance, entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers unite to #MakeATXBRAVE!

🌟 Festival Lineup with anticipated schedule

🎀 Chantel Deniese 2:00PM~2:50PM
🎢 Ronnie Hall 3:00PM~3:40PM
🦁 Texas Southern Sea Lion Dance 3:50PM~4:15PM
♬  Hum A Capella 4:25PM~5:00PM
πŸ’ƒ Step It Up Line Dance 5:10PM~6:00PM
πŸͺ˜ The Latin Dukes 6:10~7:00PM
🌈 Brigitte Bandit (BRAVE Fest Emcee)

 

πŸŽ‰ Local Community Marketplace featuring local vendors and creatives

Awakened Journey
Darwin Hamilton: 25 Years Later
Funky Fronds
League of Women Voter's of the Austin Area
Little Inka
Melanated Source
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas
Rest and Rise Counseling
Riley O Designs
Robert Lily: Inside Out
The Concord
Sheyna Makes

 


πŸ’– More than a festival - it’s a movement!

BRAVE Fest amplifies underrepresented voices, uplifts local artists, and unites people across cultures and generations to Build Relationships Awareness Voices Engagement.

Alongside an incredible lineup of local musicians, artists, and a vibrant community marketplace, come and enJOY: 

     πŸŽ¨ Children’s Corner - fun for all ages with henna, face painting, mask-making, nail art, and crafts.
     πŸΎ Family- & Furry Paws-Friendly Vibes - everyone's welcome!
     πŸ” Food & Drinks by Central Machine Works - enjoy a full kitchen and bar with delicious, convenient options, for purchase, all day long has a full kitchen and bar for purchase - delicious and convenient.


🎟 General Admission is FREE 
Tax-deductible donations are accepted and appreciated.
100% of Fest contributions will support youth leadership and service projects + college scholarships.

πŸ’« We invite all attendees to bring non-perishable food items to BRAVE Fest. With 127,000 households in Austin that are currently on SNAP, we are partnering with local pantries to help support families, seniors, and neighbors in need. Drop them in our collection bin at event registration.

πŸ’— This event is supported in part by the City of Austin, Carpe Diem Technology Services, BRAVE members and donors. Want to partner with us for 2025 BRAVE Fest?

🌟 Check out other 2026 PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIESο»Ώ and contact us


EVENT TIME iCal - Outlook - Google

Sat, November 08, 2025
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT
LOCATION

Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78702

Tickets


Free General Admission

Tax-deductible donations appreciated. Fuel the movement - 100% of your gift helps build a more connected & compassionate Austin.

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TICKETS


$25 Limited Edition Adult Unisex T-Shirt

Please indicate in your order what adult size t-shirt you are pre-ordering.
Sizes range from unisex adult S, M, L, XL, XXL
Discounted pre-order!

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