Stag Party Austin
A scavenger hunt for the groom-to-be and his crew through Austin. Live music on 6th Street, BBQ stops on South Congress, bat watching at Lady Bird Lake and the kind of weird Austin energy that turns any night into a story.
Challenges (17)
Stag to South Congress
Austin's coolest strip is calling. Navigate to South Congress (SoCo) and check in.
SoCo groom pose
On South Congress: take a group photo in front of the most "Austin" thing you see (a vintage shop, mural, food truck). Groom striking the pose.
Stag-quiz: Slogan year
In what year did the slogan "Keep Austin Weird" first start spreading?
Answers: 2000 / 2002
Stag to 6th Street
Navigate to 6th Street, the live-music heart of Austin, and check in.
6th Street live music pose
On 6th Street: take a group photo or short video where the crew dances badly to whatever live music is leaking out of the nearest bar. Groom leads the dance moves.
Stag-quiz: SXSW year
In what year did SXSW (South by Southwest) festival first start in Austin?
Answer: 1987
Stag to Congress Avenue Bridge
Navigate to the Congress Avenue Bridge over Lady Bird Lake (famous for its bat colony). Check in.
Bat bridge groom pose
On Congress Avenue Bridge: take a photo where the crew points dramatically toward the sky as if a giant cloud of bats is about to take flight (whether they are or not).
Stag-quiz: Bat colony size
Roughly how many Mexican free-tailed bats live under the Congress Avenue Bridge in summer (in millions)?
Answers: 1.5 / 1.5 million / 1.5m / 1500000
Groom lift Austin
The crew triumphantly lifts the groom into the air. Texas-style.
Beer toast Austin
Find a bar (Rainey Street recommended), order a round of local beers and photograph the official toast.
Arm wrestling Austin
Challenge a stranger to arm wrestling. Photograph the battle.
Sportscaster groom Austin
One man plays sportscaster, the groom is the player. Short video of a live commentary on whatever the groom is doing.
Austin crew cowboy hats
Find cowboy hats, caps or bandanas for the whole crew. Group photo with everyone wearing something. Cowboy boots are a serious bonus.
Fake tattoo Austin
Give the groom a fake tattoo somewhere visible. Close-up photo of the masterpiece.
Imitate the groom Austin
One crew member imitates the groom at his most typical moment. Photo or short video.
Austin final groom photo
Final challenge. A big group photo with the groom up front, beer or glass raised high.