Austin City Limits Music Festival food vendor history

The Austin City Limits Music Festival has been held at Zilker Park since 2002 and features dozens of local and regional food vendors each year. Produced by C3 Presents, the festival has become an important showcase for Austin restaurants, food trucks, and artisanal food producers seeking regional and national exposure. Accounts of Austin's contemporary food culture often cite ACL as a major annual event where food trends and local vendors gain broader attention.