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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

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UT’s Forty Acres Festival Draws Crowds Despite Rainfall

May 13, 2019

The University of Texas at Austin’s annual music festival, Forty Acres Fest, prevailed on April 6 despite last minute thunderstorms and tornado forecasts. The event featured a headlining performance by BET award winning rapper Waka Flocka Flame.

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Through the Lens: Forty Acres Fest

March 30, 2015

The Forty Acres Fest, hosted by University of Texas Campus Events + Entertainment Texas Traditions and Headliners Committees, gave many students an escape from RoundUp and the heat on March 28. The all-day event took place at the Main Mall with organizations from around campus providing cheap food and activities until 7 p.m. Alternative rock bands Smallpools and Ra Ra Riot  then closed out the evening with killer performances.