Events

Fear Fair: Sept. 16 - Nov. 1

THE FAIR IS BACK. 🤡🎪

And the clowns have a whole new place to play…

Fear Fair returns to Sign Bar September 16–November 1 with a completely rebuilt haunted maze, new sets, new scares, and more live actors hiding inside than last year.

Come after dark if you want the real thing.

🤡 3 scare actors on weeknights

🤡 6 scare actors Fridays + Saturdays

🤡 6 actors every night Oct. 26–31

Not looking to get chased through a maze by a bunch of clowns? Come earlier for our actor-free matinee walkthrough and explore the sets and have spooky photo-ops without anyone waiting around the corner.

🎟 Daytime matinee— $6.50

🎟 Live Actor Maze — $14.50

Plus new Halloween cocktails, creepy photo ops, and more happening throughout the season.

Tickets on sale soon - stay tuned 🎟️

Sept. 16–Nov. 1.

The gates are opening again. See you at the fair. 🤡

Hide & Glow Glow Party and Neon Night Market

Hide & Glow Glow Party at Sign Bar

Saturday, August 29 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Celebrate Sign Bar's newest interactive experience with a glow-in-the-dark party unlike any other in Austin.

Join us for the Hide & Glow Glow Party, an evening of neon lights, local vendors, music, and Austin history centered around our interactive scavenger hunt, Hide & Glow.

Grab a postcard from the bartender and set off on a self-guided adventure through Sign Bar's collection of iconic vintage signs. Follow the clues, scan the QR codes, test your Austin trivia knowledge, and uncover the stories behind some of the city's most beloved businesses as you make your way through the hunt.

While you're here, enjoy a Neon Night Market featuring local artisans, a live DJ, glow face painting, glow-themed cocktails, and plenty of photo-worthy moments throughout the bar.

Whether you're an Austin local, a history buff, or simply looking for a unique Saturday night out, this is the perfect chance to experience Sign Bar in a whole new way.

Event Highlights

🗺️ Play the Hide & Glow interactive scavenger hunt
🛍️ Shop the Neon Night Market featuring local vendors
🎧 Live DJ from 9-11pm
🎨 Glow face painting
🍹 Glow-themed cocktails
📸 Neon photo opportunities throughout the venue

Admission: Free | 21+

Wear your brightest white or neon and come explore, shop, sip, and glow! ✨

Hide & Glow Scavenger Hunt

Think you know Austin? It's time to prove it. 🌆

Introducing Hide & Glow, our new interactive scavenger hunt where you'll uncover the history behind some of Austin's most iconic signs and test your knowledge of the city's legendary businesses, landmarks, and local lore.

Here's how to play:

🗺️ Ask your bartender for a Hide & Glow card when you're at the bar

📱 Scan the QR code to launch the game - no download required.

🔍 Follow the clues to find each featured sign.

❓Scan the QR code at the sign and answer an Austin history trivia question to unlock your next clue.

🏆 Finish the hunt, show your completion screen to your bartender, and claim your reward.

Whether you're an Austin native or just getting to know the city, Hide & Glow is a fun new way to explore the stories hiding all around Sign Bar!

Grab your friends, some drinks, and put your Austin knowledge to the test!

MARGARITA FESTIVAL

Margarita Tasting Contest, Live DJ, Food Vendors, Beer Garden, and a Trip Giveaway. Who has the best margarita in Austin? You decide!

Get ready to sip, savor, and spice things up at the Austin Margarita Festival 🍹 on Saturday, October 17th, 2026!

This isn't just any festival - it's the ultimate margarita tasting competition, and YOU are the judge. Join 2,500 margarita lovers for a flavor-packed showdown to crown THE BEST MARGARITA in Austin. 🎉

Here’s how it works: Your entry ticket (grab yours now for the best deal!) includes TEN 3.5oz margarita samples - the largest pours allowed by law - each served over ice by Austin's top bars and restaurants. 🧂 From sweet and sultry, to spicy and bold, to wild, out-of-this-world creations - you decide who shakes it best. 🍋

The winning bar or restaurant walks away with $1,000 and ultimate bragging rights.

But that’s just the beginning…

This festival is packed with flavor and fun:

🎧 Live DJ spinning party vibes all day

🌮 Street Food Vendors serving up mouthwatering eats

🍺 Beer Garden for the hop-heads

🎟️ Chance to Win a DREAM TRIP TO MEXICO—because the fiesta should never end 🪇

PLUS, a portion of proceeds supports children’s charities. So, you’re sipping for a cause!

🎟️ How to Join the Fun:

Grab your ticket now – choose General Admission or go VIP for early entry and perks.
Show up on October 17th and get your Margarita Sampling Card & Voting Chip.
Sip through 10 unforgettable margaritas.
Dance, eat, drink, and enter the Mexico trip raffle (proceeds go to charity!).
Vote for your favorite margarita—then stick around to see who takes the crown… and who wins the vacation!