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#ATXUNITE Events Relieve SXSW Tension for Locals

March 10, 2016 by Brittany Highland 18 Comments

Free Franklin BBQ ATXUNITE

On March 14, Austin locals have the opportunity to get free Franklin BBQ through the #ATXUNITE campaign

The Austinot is not about promoting corporations from out of town. In fact, we’re serious about our hyperlocal focus, meaning we only publish articles about businesses, artists and events that were founded in Austin and continue to be based here.

But when a company from outside Austin goes to such great lengths to support Austin businesses and take care of the locals, we can’t help but get behind them. And that’s what Verizon is doing during SXSW for the second year in a row, with their #ATXUNITE campaign.

Keep reading to find out how you can have the chance to take advantage of some major goodies that will relieve your SXSW tension and blunt the pain of that hour-long commute.

#ATXUNITE Events

Dart Bowl hosts leagues six days a week.

Join #ATXUNITE at Dart Bowl on March 18, where people have been bowling since 1958.

For 2016, there are a number of special #ATXUNITE events planned for Austinites only. If you have an Austin ID, you can get access. Our team at Austinot.com has some tickets to give away, and you can also get tickets directly from Verizon by following the #ATXUnite hashtag on Twitter and Instagram.

Here are the events we’re most excited about:

  • Free Franklin BBQ: On Monday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Franklin BBQ is opening its doors to serve free BBQ meals to Austinites, courtesy of #ATXUNITE. The immensely popular Austin joint is typically closed on Monday, so this is a real treat. A total of 500 meals will be served, at no cost to Austin locals. –>See our photos from last year’s event.<–
  • Free Bowling at Dart Bowl: On Friday, March 18, from 8-10 p.m., enjoy an epic night of bowling at Dart Bowl. I love that #ATXUNITE is supporting this Austin institution and introducing more people to it. Many new residents don’t even know Dart Bowl exists.

There are many more #ATXUNITE giveaways and events planned for SXSW 2016, with involvement from other beloved Austin businesses including Hey Cupcake!, Tiff’s Treats, Torchy’s Tacos and Dominican Joe. Don’t miss out! All you have to do is follow the #ATXUNITE hashtag and The Austinot on Twitter and Instagram to have a chance at access.

Verizon ATXUNITE Team

Last year, Verizon’s #ATXUNITE team treated locals to lunch at The Picnic on Barton Springs

A big thank you to Verizon and the #ATXUNITE team for taking care of Austinites and putting a SX-smile on our faces.

 

@theAustinot wants to know:

Do you want access to #ATXUNITE fun? Leave a comment on this post. We’ll be choosing ticket winners from commenters here and on social media.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events Tagged With: sxsw

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Comments

  1. Jeremy Pfeiffer says

    March 10, 2016 at 6:19 pm

    Easily the best day of sxsw last year , still thanking you guys from that !

    Reply
  2. D Boy says

    March 10, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    This local could definitely use some of the #atxunite love.

    Reply
  3. Meghan Daniels says

    March 10, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    Yessss! So glad to hear #ATXUNITE is back for 2016!

    Reply
  4. XavonATX says

    March 11, 2016 at 11:32 am

    It’s my birthday #atxunite

    Reply
  5. Tiffanie Lynn Ford-Baxter says

    March 11, 2016 at 11:47 am

    Yes I want to participate! You’re the best! #atxunite

    Reply
  6. Alan G. says

    March 11, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    Great idea!

    Reply
  7. Wendy says

    March 11, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    Thanks for showing love to austinites who have to deal with this madness!

    Reply
  8. Chance says

    March 11, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    I want in on this!

    Reply
  9. Eva says

    March 11, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    This is the best news I’ve heard all week! Nothing better than Franklin’s — especially with all the rain and crazy traffic. #atxunite

    Reply
  10. editrixy says

    March 11, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    I am here for some free Franklin’s!

    Reply
  11. Jonathan Tanzer says

    March 11, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    Stoked Verizon is doing this again this year. I remember you guys won a Yeti cooler last year.

    Reply
  12. Lord_Osis says

    March 11, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    I want Franklin’s!

    Reply
  13. Sandra Ramos says

    March 11, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    Thanks for showing love to the locals ❤️

    Reply
  14. Love Lisa Serrano says

    March 12, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    Thanks y’all!

    Reply
  15. Stacy Hall says

    March 13, 2016 at 11:51 am

    Franklin’s would be an -awesome- way to kick off the week. Sadly I don’t have an Instagram or Twitter account anymore.

    Reply
  16. Jessica Martinez says

    March 13, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    Mmm, enjoy!

    Reply
  17. Cait Taylor says

    March 13, 2016 at 10:08 pm

    Ohh ohhhh! I’d loveee to experience this again!! #ATXUNITE plus, I can ride my bike over.

    Reply
  18. Daniela Rebolloso says

    March 17, 2016 at 9:34 am

    This is so cool!

    Reply

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