AUSTIN, Texas — It's going to be a busy weekend on the Forty Acres.
The University of Texas at Austin is gearing up for its "Made in Austin" weekend, which combines events related to Saturday's Orange-White spring football game and Family Weekend, when Longhorns are encouraged to invite their families to celebrate campus life.
It isn't all about football this weekend – Texas Baseball will play Texas Christian University at UFCU Disch–Falk Field each day, though tickets for all three games are sold out.
But on Saturday, Longhorn football will be the main event. Below is a breakdown of all the events Texas fans can expect on April 20.
Bevo Blvd., Smokey's Midway and Hook 'Em Hangout
Bevo Blvd, Smokey’s Midway, and Hook ’Em Hangout will open at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Bevo Blvd. transforms San Jacinto Boulevard in front of Darrel K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium (DKR) into a fan extravaganza. Attendees can get autographs from Texas Football players from 9 to 9:45 a.m., celebrate Bevo's arrival during the Bevo Parade, soar down a 180-foot zip line, play interactive games, take pictures at various photo ops, enjoy live art activations and more.
Fans can also stop by Hook 'Em Hangout in Winship Circle, outside the northwest corner of the stadium, to grab a cold beer or some grub from a selection of food trucks.
Over at Smokey's Midway, located at the north end of DKR, along DeLoss Dodds Way, attendees can go down a 90-foot slide, ride a 45-foot tall Ferris wheel and enjoy carnival game and fair-inspired foods. All carnival games and attractions are free.
Longhorn City Limits
Football fans hoping to catch some live gameday music are in luck. Longhorn City Limits gets started at 10 a.m. on the LBJ Lawn with a performance from Austin's own Sentimental Family Band. Then Texas country legends Reckless Kelly will take the stage around 11:30 a.m.
Longhorn City Limits includes the Still Austin Music Lounge and Tito's Tailgate for attendees ages 21 and up. Concert-goers can also enjoy Stubb's BBQ.
Orange-White Game
Then, of course, there's the game itself, which is actually a scrimmage where Longhorns will play against each other. The scrimmage serves as a culmination of spring practice for the players and a peak at what the team will look like this fall for fans.
While many names have been mentioned during spring training, no player on the roster will have a bigger role this upcoming season than quarterback Quinn Ewers. The redshirt junior is working with a few new receivers, including a couple of transfers.
Head Coach Steve Sarkisian said he likes what his starting QB has been doing over the course of the past month.
"I think part of [his good performance] is rapport with the receivers, that the timing and things of that nature are really starting to come into the fold here now. Which is what spring practice is for," Sarkisian said. "You know, we can only do so much of that prior to spring ball. So, to work on those things has been good."
Kickoff is at 1 p.m. No tickets are required, but the stands are sure to be packed.
Where to park
Complimentary parking will be available for the Orange-White Game in the San Jacinto, Trinity, Brazos, Speedway, 27th Street, Health Center and San Antonio garages and in Lots 37-40, 108, 116 and 118.
Free parking in Lots 37-40 should access via Dean Keeton Street and turn southbound on Red River Street.
