Austin Slavic Festival 2026

Put your business at the center of the village.

Up to 500 neighbors, one afternoon of Slavic food, dance and traditions. Sponsor a piece of it.

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Austin Slavic Festival logo
When
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12–6 PM
Where
11601 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX 78750
Who comes
Local families and Austin's Slavic communities
Admission
Free, open-air, family-friendly

The first Slavic festival in Austin

Families of Slavic heritage across the Austin area keep their languages, music, food and traditions alive while building their lives in Texas. Yet there has never been a festival that brings these communities together. This year, we're changing that.

Most of all, we want our children to experience that heritage firsthand: to see traditional music and dance, make something with their own hands, try a folk game and taste foods they've never tried before.

Who it's for

Whether your family comes from Poland, Serbia, Bulgaria, Czechia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus or another part of the Slavic world, this celebration is for you.

No Slavic roots? Come discover something new. You're welcome too.

What guests will do

The grounds around the church become a small Slavic village: Food Street and rows of local vendors, Kids Crafts, a bounce house, a Tea House with a samovar, a themed corner where Masha and the Bear come to play, and a photo zone next to Info & Slavic Passport. Short performances run on the main stage every 30–40 minutes, and between them the host sends everyone out to explore.

Illustration of couples in Slavic folk costumes dancing

The Slavic Passport

Every guest gets a passport and collects stamps around the village: tasting a dish on Food Street, making a craft, taking a short tour of the church. Five stamps win a prize at Info & Slavic Passport.

Something for every age

Kids have crafts, the bounce house and the themed corner with cartoons. Grown-ups have Food Street, tea from the samovar and vendors selling folk crafts and embroidery.

Music and dance all day

Folk ensembles, dancers and musicians take the main stage from noon to 6 PM, with benches for the audience right in front.

Why local businesses sponsor

Your neighbors, face to face

Guests come from the Anderson Mill, Cedar Park and Northwest Austin area. They are the families who live near your business.

Results you can count

Your festival-only offer carries its own promo code, so you see exactly how many guests became customers.

Visible before and after

A "Proud Sponsor" window sticker, social media posts and a sponsor page that stays online for 6–12 months.

Explore the village

Tap a zone on the map to see what happens there and which sponsor package it belongs to.

    Sponsor packages

    Packages up to $1,000 can be paid online right now. For larger packages, reserve and we will send an invoice. One business per category on the Passport Perks page: first to commit gets the spot.

    1. $250

      Village Friend

      8 spots
      • Your name on the festival sponsor board
      • Listing on our sponsor page, online for 6–12 months
      • Social media thank-you
      Pay $250
      Scan to pay
    2. $500

      Neighborhood Sponsor

      12 spots, one per business category

      Everything in Village Friend, plus:

      • Your festival-only offer with a promo code on the Passport Perks page, taken home by every guest
      • "Proud Sponsor" window sticker for your storefront
      • Thank-you from the main stage
      • Dedicated social media post
      Pay $500
      Scan to pay
    3. $500

      Parking & Restrooms Sponsor

      3 spots: 2 parking lots and the restrooms, one sponsor each

      Everything in Neighborhood Sponsor, plus:

      • "Brought to you by" sign at your parking lot entrance or at the restrooms
      • Your name next to your spot on the festival map
      • Your name in arrival directions sent to guests
      Pay $500
      Scan to pay
    4. $750

      Tables Sponsor

      1 available

      Everything in Neighborhood Sponsor, plus:

      • Your logo on table cards at every table, where guests sit, eat and rest
      • "Tables brought to you by" sign at the seating area
      • Your name next to the tables on the festival map
      Pay $750
      Scan to pay
    5. $750

      Village Station

      6 stations: Russia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Food Street, Kids Crafts, Church

      Everything in Neighborhood Sponsor, plus:

      • "This station is brought to you by" signage at the stamp point
      • Your logo on that station's Passport stamp page
      • Your team can be at the station with guests
      Pay $750
      Scan to pay
    6. $1,000

      Signature Moment

      5 moments: Photo Zone, Tea House, Themed Zone, Bounce House, Prize Drawing

      Neighborhood Sponsor benefits, plus:

      • Your name on the moment: "Photo Zone presented by your business"
      • Branded signage in the space
      • Host announcements every time the moment runs
      Pay $1,000
      Scan to pay
    7. $2,500

      Slavic Passport Sponsor

      1 available

      Neighborhood Sponsor benefits, plus:

      • Your logo on every Passport, up to 500 copies
      • Prize pick-up at your booth, so every guest who finishes visits you
      • The host sends guests to your booth all day
      • Report on Passports redeemed
      ReserveWe'll send an invoice
    8. $3,000

      The Great Slavic Circle

      1 available · details coming soon

      Neighborhood Sponsor benefits, plus:

      • Naming rights to the grand finale, announced as it begins
      • Your banner in the official photo and video frame
      • Rights to use finale photos and video in your marketing
      ReserveWe'll send an invoice
    9. $5,000

      Presenting Sponsor

      1 available
      • "Austin Slavic Festival presented by your business" on all materials
      • Top logo placement on signage, the Passport and online
      • Welcome address from the main stage at opening
      • Activation space at the village entrance
      • Category exclusivity and first right of refusal for 2027
      • Post-event report
      ReserveWe'll send an invoice

    After you sign up

    1. Pay or reserve

      Pay online for packages up to $1,000, or reserve a larger package and we'll invoice you.

    2. Send your logo and offer

      We'll send a short form for your logo, festival-only offer and promo code. Please send it by October 9.

    3. Get your sticker

      We deliver your "Proud Sponsor" window sticker and introduce you on social media before the festival.

    Key dates

    October 9Last day to send your logo and offer for printed materials
    October 24Festival day, 12–6 PM
    Within 2 weeksThank-you posts, event photos and your report

    Prefer to give products or services?

    Gift cards, treats, printing, rentals or free classes make great Passport prizes. In-kind sponsors are recognized at the package that matches the value of the contribution.

    Offer an in-kind gift

    Questions

    What makes a good festival offer?

    Something only festival guests get, with an end date and its own promo code. For example: 15% off a first visit, a free trial class or a free appetizer, valid through November 30.

    What if I miss the October 9 deadline?

    You can still sponsor. Your business will be recognized from the stage, on social media and on the sponsor page, but may not appear on printed materials.

    Is my sponsorship tax-deductible?

    The festival is organized by SLAVA Foundation, a nonprofit in Austin, Texas (EIN 42-4848981). We provide a receipt and a W-9 on request. Please ask your accountant how to treat the payment.

    What logo file should I send?

    A PNG with a transparent background or a vector file (SVG, PDF or AI). We will confirm how it looks before printing.

    One community. Many traditions. A shared celebration.

    Let's put your business in the village

    Questions, a larger package or an in-kind gift: write or call and we'll reply within one business day.

    Email the organizers
    (401) 225-0716 ask@slavafoundation.org

    Austin Slavic Festival 2026. Organized by SLAVA Foundation, a nonprofit in Austin, Texas.

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