Ov Curse is our official SXSW showcase, but that doesn’t mean that’s where our involvement with this year’s festival ends. From the 18th through the 20th, our buds at Mad Decent and IHEARTCOMIX have organized a monumental Carnival event down in Austin during the festivities.

Ever want to listen to your favorite band while flying on a tilt-a-whirl or riding the Zipper?  What about cotton candy, corn dogs, and rock-n-roll? If so, just step right up!  Step right up and experience all the carny fun and mayhem over three days of free music and booze!  Full blown carny rides, games, as well as fun booths and food galore await all who attend this expansive event.

Set on the immense grounds of the Mexican American Cultural Center, CARNIVILLE Austin will be the event to attend March 18th, 19th, 20th. Catch live music or take a break by shopping at the American Apparel Factory Flea Market.

Musical acts set to perform include: Major Lazer, The Walkmen, Diplo, Glass Candy, The Very Best, Rusko,  Jack Beats, Kid Sister, Hudson Mohawke, Sleigh Bells, Yacht, GZA, Rye Rye, Japanther, The Death Set, plus many, many more.

Unscheduled appearances along with additional surprises await those that come join the fun.  The carnies may or may not be toothless wonders. So come one, come all! Experience the madness of CARNIVILLE Austin 2010!

CARNIVILLE Austin is free to attend, but concert goers must RSVP.  There will be booze, so attendees must be 21 years of age.  For RSVP and additional information go here!