The Very ‘Rary 2024

The Contemporary’s annual all-ages afternoon of art and amazement!

 
Advance General Admission tickets are SOLD OUT online. Walk-up tickets will be available at the event. Food/beverage tickets can still be purchased online and at the event.

Come one, come all! The Contemporary Austin welcomes children of all ages to The Very ‘Rary!

Join us at Laguna Gloria on November 3 (Sun) for a magical afternoon of artmaking adventures, dazzling performances, and tasty treats. All proceeds benefit The Contemporary Austin's K-12 arts education programs.
 

 
The Very ‘Rary will transform the lawns, woods, and shoreline of Laguna Gloria with circus-themed fun for the whole family. Learn illusory magic with Mad Science, rock out with School of Rock, take flight with Sky Kings Falconry, and so much more. Plus, get hands-on and make your very own masterpieces and wearable artworks from circus crowns to merry marionettes.

Be immersed in a virtual realm of optical illusions with a Digital Funhouse installation by Austin-based artist Mavyn Vu.

And delight in deliciousness from some of Austin's finest like Allday Pizza and P. Terry's!

Tickets

Advance General Admission tickets are now SOLD OUT online.
Walk-up General Admission tickets will be available at the event.
Food/beverage tickets can still be purchased online and at event.

Children under 5 are free

Members
Log in with your Member ID or email to access member pricing in the ticketing link
General Admission (ages 5 and up): $25 SOLD OUT
Food/beverage 1 (3 tickets): $18
Food/beverage 2 (5 tickets): $25
Food/beverage 3 (7 tickets): $35

Non-Members
General Admission (ages 5 and up): $30 SOLD OUT
Food/beverage 1 (3 tickets): $23
Food/beverage 2 (5 tickets): $35
Food/beverage 3 (7 tickets): $47
 
Pre-purchased food and beverage tickets can be claimed at the event. Note that food and beverage tickets are required to purchase food on site. Food and beverage tickets can also be purchased at the event.

Lineup

Event Parking

 

Two Parking Locations

 
Camp Mabry
2200 W 35th Street, Austin, TX 78703
Entrance is on W 35th Street
Please note: All passengers 18+ are required to show a government issued ID to enter Camp Mabry

Austin State Supported Living Center
2203 W 35th Street, Austin, TX 78703
 

Shuttle Service

We will be providing shuttle services from Camp Mabry and Austin State Supported Living Center to Laguna Gloria at regular intervals throughout the entire event, from 1:00P to 6:00P.
 

Rideshare

Rideshare drop-off will be located at the corner of West 35th Street and Mt. Bonnell Road.
 

Accessibility

Those with accessibility needs can be dropped off at the front gate of Laguna Gloria located at the end of the cul-de-sac on West 35th Street.
 
Kindly be aware parking will not be available on-site.

Volunteer

The Very 'Rary welcomes more than 1000 kids and their families to Laguna Gloria for artful adventures and spellbinding performances. From dip-dye and mini mosaics, to live music and collaborative art making, The Very ‘Rary inspires Austin’s youth to explore the boundaries of their creative prowess.

Help us make the day more magical and enjoy complimentary admission for you and a guest. Learn more about volunteering!

Volunteer

Sponsors

 

Thank you to our sponsors

 

In-Kind Sponsors

Batch Craft Beer and Kolaches • Big Country Organic Brewing Co. • Blue Goo Bakery ​• Cold Ones Pops • Copper Light Events • Easy Tiger • Funsize • Goody Bag • HOP WTR • H-E-B • JuiceLand • Kin Euphorics • KIND Snacks • Lost Draw • Partners Commercial Cleaning • Preacher • Ranch Rider Spirits • RESTART CBD + THC • Super Coffee • Tiff’s Treats • Topo Chico

 

Family and Individual Sponsors

Very Visionary
Marissa and Stephen Brown • The Christopher and Adrienne Bosh Family • Caitlin and Gavin Turner

'Rary Rockstars
Malú Alvarez

Magic Makers
Fair Catch Foundation • The Moorman Family

Enchanted Enthusiasts
Natalie and Anthony Armendariz • Blair Baxter and Aaron Adams • The Cowan Family • Todd and Charlene Dipaola • Faeder Family Foundation • The Goswami Family • Justin and Joy Hirsch • Keli and Hal Hogsett • The Holiday Family • John & Kristina Lackey • The Langston Family • The Newby Family • The Oudt Family • The Lesley and John Pitts Family • Ryann Rangel • Margo and Jonathan Tate

Creative Connoisseurs
The Abou-Samra Family • Amini & Conant • Jessica Barkley • Sarah and Jeff Barnes • Bettina and Brian Barrow • Kristen Force Boswell • The Buckley Family • The Cohen Young Family • Erin and Andy Ellis • The Estes-Scroggins Family • The Goldsberry Family • Jenn Hernandez REALTOR® • Kay and John Kingsbury • Dre Lewis • Martell Family • Cassandra and Andrew Nollmann • The Rauh Family • Heidi Schmalbach and Nick Stillman • Rachel and Shelby Stephens • Michelle and Will Yokubaitis

Invite a Community Group Sponsors
Austin Area Urban League • The Holiday Family

Invite a Family
Suzanne Deal Booth • Annette Carlozzi
  
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities:
 
Family and individual
 
Corporate

Become a Sponsor:
Please contact our development team for more information.

The Very 'Rary 2024 Committee

    Co-chairs:
    Leyla Abou-Samra
    Natalie Armendariz
    Adrienne Bosh
     
    Committee:
    Jessica Barkley
    Jennifer Birn
    Noël Bridges
    Anne Campbell
    Jamie Chandlee
    Daisy Cho
    Jen Cohen
    Asha Dunlap
    Erin Ellis
    Lindsay Faeder
    Kristen Force
    Angie Frank
    Peyton Frank
    Andee Friedrich
    Seth Gaffney
    Adrienne Goldsberry
    Brittany Goswami
    Natalie Hodan
    Keli Hogset
    Sam Holiday
    Melanie Jacobs
    Nikki Johnson
    Kay Kingsbury
    Elle Langston
    Dre Lewis
    Tania Martinez Minnich
    Lauren Moorman
    Chondra Mulugheta
    Cassandra Nollmann
    Emmie Nostitz
    Amanda Oudt
    Genevieve Padalecki
    John Pitts
    Heidi Schmalbach
    Rachel Stephens
    Margo Tate
    Caitlin Turner
    Susan Uccello
    Kimberly Van Der Beek
    Alex Winkelman