Music festivals are an animal all their own. With the diverse audiences, quirky musicians, and interesting foods, you can be certain that your experience will be exciting! Texas has many famously great events to its name like the Houston rodeo, Dallas Cowboys games, the Texas State Fair, and many more, with my personal favorite being Austin City Limits music festival. When Texas and Music Festival meet, especially in the wonderfully bizarre state capitol, there is magic in the air.

5 Wonderful things about attending Austin City Limits

1. You can wear whatever you want

In fact, you have to "wear whatever you want," and what you want better be sufficiently weird to keep up with the crowd in Austin. Whether it be posing as a super hipster or dressing like you're from the era of tie-dye and circular shades, you have to stand out to fit in at ACL. Braid your hair, get out the reeboks, and lose your mind at A$AP Rocky!

2. You can hear 10 killer bands in one day

You're going to need a lot of caffeine and a good measure of determination to make it to all of them, but you can see shows by Halsey, Misterwives, and the Weekend right in the heart of downtown Austin. It would cost at least $20 a show for each of the 154 bands that will be there, but you can see it all for the price of a weekend pass.

3. You might just discover the next hot group

Many young, talented performers have gotten their start in one of those coveted early afternoon slots at the festival. Each of them have such potential and gift, even if you're not starstruck now, you'll be blown away by their ability and wishing you had gotten their autograph when they are the next Muse.

4. You're in Austin

Austin is a thriving city, filled with exciting things to see, a beautiful lake in the center of town, delicious and unique eateries, and the most interesting collection of people. Austin is beautiful because of its natural landscape and unique because of its strong culture. Once you visit, you will be drawn to come back time and time again.

5. You can make awesome memories with your people

Music festivals have a special way of making people come together. You never feel so united with your fellow person as when hearing a musician pour out their heart in performance and singing along with the hundreds or thousands of people next to you. Sharing those moments with friends are treasured memories that you will have forever.