Gigafest????

[DblOSmith]

This event scheduled for April 7 at Giga Texas... Is it just a invite only, press event, or is it an actual open festival so that anyone can go down and get a funnel cake or whatever? I'm tempted to go, but I won't if I can only look at other people having fun from behind a fence half a mile away.

 

[byeLT4]

GigaFest Austin, April 1,... make that April 7, whats happening.

So Tesla via Elon Tweet confirmed April 1st 7th, a Thursday, as the GigaFest Austin event, 6 weeks from now. A repeat of the one held in Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg (as of this post shows images from that event, in case reused for Austin) Who can go, how to get in, and a million other...

teslamotorsclub.com

Thread here where some of us are trying to find out the same info.

 

[Aljohn]

Tesla announced that priority will be the Austin area residents. The permit was for 15,000 attendees. According to Elon's tweet, Austin residents will be given first priority. Travis County, Tx commission meets on March 27th to review the mass meeting request. Info on Teslarati.com below:

Tesla Giga Fest at Giga Texas: Attendance figures, time, other details revealed

Tesla’s Giga Fest at Gigafactory Texas is officially set for April 7, and new documents released today reveal the plans for the event, including attendance figures, time, and other details. What is the Giga Fest Tesla’s Giga Fest is an event that will be held on April 7, starting at 4 pm and...

www.teslarati.com

 

[Aljohn]

This event scheduled for April 7 at Giga Texas... Is it just a invite only, press event, or is it an actual open festival so that anyone can go down and get a funnel cake or whatever? I'm tempted to go, but I won't if I can only look at other people having fun from behind a fence half a mile away.

My understanding it is a Permit Required Event by Travis County (surrounds Austin) which has jurisdiction on major gatherings. So the County will limit the overall size of the event. The final review of the 15,000 person permit is scheduled for March 27th. At this time It would seem "just showing up" won't get you in the gates. Tesla will be serving alcohol with requires age monitoring and Tesla announced that all attendees will be required to have a wrist band indicating age and proof they are authorized in the ticketed event. Guess we will hear more after Travis County's approval.

 

[Aljohn]

Travis County approved today. I had the date incorrect --- not 27, but 22nd. Keep an eye out for any info.