1,141 Nominees
29,190 Votes
35 Finalists
5 Armadillo Award Recipients
1 Amazing Indie Biz Party
Don’t miss it—April 25!—RSVP
The votes are in and party preparations are almost complete. Join us for a spectacular party celebrating your favorite local business. Party starts at 5:30. Show starts at 7.
And it’s the Indie Biz party of the year. Come meet the who’s who of local business and newcomers alike. We will announce and honor five finalists in each of seven categories as well as the winner of the Armadillo.
Where else can you get…
• Fabulous local food from your favorite local restaurants. Hoover’s Cooking, Wheatsville Food Co-op, Eldorado Cafe, Amy’s Ice Creams and Tiff’s Treats will be serving! And Hoover’s will be tending bar with their award-winning margaritas and more.
• Local Entertainment from Rick “Daddy” McNulty, who will be playing the best of local Austin music at the pre-awards and after party. The Rollergirls are in the house! TXRD (Texas Roller Derby) will rev up the party with a wild ride. World Famous Bob is our dynamic comedic MC!.
• Local stuff: Be sure to get your raffle tickets for the Dillo Fundraiser Raffle. Five fun collections showcase the best of local business products and services. So far this year we have Tickets to everything, Music Classes, Massages, Stetson Hats, A Boat Cruise, Locally Made Chocolate, Taco Socks, Gift Certificates Galore, T-Shirts, Underwriting on KOOP, Leather Brief Case, Liquor, Ice Cream, A Snowball Party Truck and so much more.
Take a chance on collections of items donated by your favorite local businesses such as Keep Austin Weird, Out & About, A Family Affair-Pets Included Too and others. Your tickets will be ready for you at the awards when you donate to AIBA. The party is free so you’ll have a little extra for tickets.
• Armadillo Balloon Hats. Yup, only at the Armadillo awards can you get your very own Blue Dillo Balloon Hat custom made by Bobby Cordell.
It’s all waiting for you at the Armadillo Awards Party. RSVP now.
