Fun Fun Fun Fest 2012’s Aqua Olympics is Sunday, August 19th at Fiesta Gardens and includes competitions in Stand Up Paddle Jousting, a “Revenge of the Nerds”-style belching contest, and much more. Register at funfunfunfest.com/2012_water_olympics. The festivities will also include pro riders soaring into the drink on the BMX Lagoon Launch and pro skaters ripping it up on the half pipe. You can also take part in giant slip n’ slide racing and other games. And, don’t forget about the FFF Taco Cannon, which will be on hand dispensing supreme taco deliciousness by the blast.
KGSR’s Andy Langer and 101X’s Trevin on the Radio will be providing the play-by-play during the competitions, while Riverboat Gamblers frontman Mike Wiebe reports live from the sidelines. No Fun Fun Fun Fest event would be complete without live music and delicious snacks. This year, Austin’s Learning Secrets DJs and FFF Fest 2012 group Orthy will perform at the Aqua Olympics, and Frank will provide delicious treats for sale on site. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
This year’s Aqua Olympics sponsors include Transmission Events, The Expedition School, Do512, The Austin Chronicle, ACK.com, The Austin Facial Hair Club, and Chrome Bags.
FunFunFun Fest recently revealed the lineup for the 7th annual festival to be held November 2-4, 2012 at Auditorium Shores. The 2012 lineup includes the spectacular reunion shows of artists like Run-D.M.C., Refused, Public Image Ltd., Braid and The Promise Ring. Headliners also include Santigold, Rakim, The Head & The Heart, Danny Brown, David Cross, Against Me!, Bob Mould, Turbonegro, X, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, A$AP Rocky, Tomahawk and Hannibal Buress. Weekend 3-day passes and PIP (Pretty Important People) passes are now on sale.