The Austin City Limits Music Festival kicked off its first weekend on a drizzly and muddy note as attendees made their way into Zilker Park on Friday. The weather necessitated the use of one essential item: a poncho.
Despite the rainy conditions, festival organizers managed to avoid significant delays or cancellations as of Friday afternoon.
As crowds began lining up around noon to enter the park, heavy rainfall prompted organizers to announce a 15-minute delay for the festival’s opening. Attendees were greeted by a landscape dotted with mud and puddles upon their entry.
Fortunately, the rain subsided later in the afternoon, with forecasts from the National Weather Service indicating that the chances of rain would decrease as the evening approached.
Throughout the day, large puddles accumulated across the Zilker Park lawn, creating a quintessential festival scene mixed with challenges. Families and festivalgoers sought shelter from the downpour, while others donned creative rain gear, such as umbrella hats, to stay dry.
The atmosphere remained vibrant as crowds gathered around the iconic ACL Fest sign, ready to enjoy the music despite the muddy conditions.
