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Where to Show Off your Ugly Sweater!
Ugly Sweater Contests throughout Austin
Published on: December 12, 2023
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Austin knows how to celebrate the holidays in style, and that includes throwing some epic ugly sweater contests! Here are a few happening throughout the city:

1. Austin Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

  • Date: December 16th, 2023
  • Time: 3PM – 9PM
  • Location: Check-in location TBA
  • Cost: $15-30
  • Details: This is the ultimate ugly sweater bar crawl, with visits to multiple venues, discounted drinks, and a costume contest with cash and prizes! Get ready for a night of festive fun and merry mayhem.
  • Visit the Website at: https://dothecrawl.com/Clovis/Ugly-SweaterImage of Austin Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl in Austin

2. CO.LAB Community Ugly Sweater Decorating Happy Hour

  • Date: December 14th, 2023
  • Time: 6PM – 8PM
  • Location: CO.LAB Community, 701 E 53rd St Suite 100, Austin, TX 78751
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Enjoy some festive drinks and snacks while decorating your own ugly sweater. They’ll even have a contest for the ugliest sweater, so come prepared to impress!
  • Visit the Website at: https://www.kxan.comImage of CO.LAB Community Ugly Sweater Decorating Happy Hour in Austin

3. Canine Ugly Sweater Contest

  • Date: December 13th, 2023
  • Time: 5PM – 7PM
  • Location: The Yard, 4827 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
  • Cost: Free to enter
  • Details: Get your furry friends involved in the holiday festivities with this adorable ugly sweater contest! There will be prizes for the best dressed pups, and proceeds will benefit a local animal rescue organization.
  • Website: https://allevents.in/austin/canine-ugly-sweater-contest

Image of Canine Ugly Sweater Contest in Austin


4. Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

  • Date: December 10th, 2023
  • Time: 3PM – 9PM
  • Location: Check-in location TBA
  • Cost: $20-35
  • Details: This pub crawl features visits to multiple bars, discounted drinks, and a costume contest with cash and prizes! Get ready for a night of festive fun and merry mayhem.
  • Website: https://itsapubcrawlthing.com/austin/uglychristmassweater/

Image of Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Austin


5. Local bars and restaurants

Many local bars and restaurants are also hosting their own ugly sweater contests throughout December. Keep an eye on their social media pages or websites for more information.

Here are some other tips for finding ugly sweater contests in Austin:

  • Use the search terms “ugly sweater contest Austin” or “Austin ugly sweater party”
  • Check event listings websites like Do512, Eventbrite, and Facebook Events
  • Follow local bars and restaurants on social media
  • Ask around at your favorite shops and businesses

No matter where you go, you are sure to have a blast celebrating the holidays in Austin with an ugly sweater contest!