Happy Mardi Gras 2017!! If you're like me, you're having a difficult time trying to figure out which event to go to or which ones are worth your time. This should be of great help for you!

Black Sheep Lodge - 2108 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Get ready for their "Good Time Gumbo Food Special". Festivities start at 11 am

Haymaker - 2310 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
Haymaker's is setting you up for a full day of Mardi Gras fun! Their Shrimp Gumbo Food Special is known to be top notch! Pinot's Palette will also be there starting at 8 pm with mini Mardi Gras Canvas' available.

The Sahara Lounge - 1413 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78721
Litty Gras Fat Tuesday Festival! Sky's Kitchen will be there from 11 am - 3 pm for "Litty Boil" and students and Military members get 50% off with valid I.D. Then at 9 pm, the Festival begins!

Capital City Bakery - 2211 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
Fat Tuesday Beignets! Hot and Fresh vegan beignets priced at 2 for $7. Supplies are limited so be sure to buy a couple before they're sold out!

Whisler's - 1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Enjoy the Boss Street Brass Band starting at 8 pm. Craw Fish boil starts right at 4 pm, offering a New Orleans themed menu featuring King Cakes from Haydel's!

Crux Climbing Center - 121 Pickle Rd #100, Austin, TX 78704
Members can enjoy "Members Appreciation Night" with King Cakes from 6-9 pm!

Bangers Sausage House & Beer Garden - 79 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
FREE ENTRY! 6 pm starts the smoke out! Visitors can enjoy a Cajun themed smoke out with a whole cooked hog served over dirty rice & tons of Louisana fare.

BBQ Revolution - 2421 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702
Enjoy Cajun/Creole inspired food and a "potential" guest from the Central Texas Pig Rescue!

The Belmont - 305 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Cirque du Mardi Gras starts at 8 pm! Celebrate Mardi Gras at The Belmont featuring 16 aerial acts and a jazz band! You don't want to miss this one!

The Saxon Pub - 1320 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Starting at 8 pm is John Gaar's Mardi Gras Throwdown! $10 entry fee.
These are just a few of the awesome events happening in Austin right now! You don't need a lot, or any money to go out and enjoy this festive Mardi Gras. You won't be disappointed.