It’s high time to book sun-kissed jaunts to Texas, Hawaii & Central America, too. 

We’re entering that soggy season when the darkness descends, and we scramble to ration Vitamin D reserves intended to get us (happily) through hibernation-heavy months ahead. If we’re wise, this is when PNW residents remember the importance of plotting warm-weather travels. This is also when we here at Seattleite decide it’s time to help you plan—while simultaneously stoking our own wanderlust-fueled fires.

A how-to guide on experiencing the pricey fest for FREE.

South by Southwest (affectionately known as ‘South By’) in Austin, Texas showcases many of the best up-and-coming musicians from all over the world. Much like Burning Man is to hippies, SXSW is a main event for the music industry.  With festival wristbands costing over a month’s rent, local Austinites opt for the FREE shows with FREE beer and here is how it’s done.