DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX (March 2, 2021) — Organizations from across Central Texas announced today they will partner together to support the Texas Strong Relief Concert at Dreamland, the new outdoor entertainment, recreation, and arts venue in Dripping Springs, on Saturday, March 13 with 100% of the profits from ticket sales and donations benefiting the Texas Farmer Winter Storm Relief fund. Donations are open, and tickets on sale now. More information, along with a donation link, is available at https://dreamlanddstx.com/events/texas-strong-relief.

Partnering organizations include Dreamland, Richard’s Rainwater, Deep Eddy Vodka, Central Texas Food Bank, Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, Well Aware, Blue Norther Live, and Urban American Farmer.

The Texas Farmer Winter Storm Relief fund was created by a coalition of farm organizations from across Texas in response to the crippling winter storm Texas experienced over the last week that not only dealt a serious blow to the state’s water and energy infrastructure, but also had a terrible impact on small, sustainable family farmers and ranchers throughout Texas who provide the majority our state’s agricultural resources. The fund will provide relief for small and medium-sized farms across Texas, focusing on those using sustainable and organic methods, giving priority to farmers of color. Funds will also support future disaster relief work and ongoing climate adaptation for farmers.

“Farmers and ranchers all across the state lost field crops, animals, eggs and seedlings to the freeze. Irrigation and greenhouse infrastructure buckled under the cold and snow. This disaster is a symptom of a larger problem, a lack of resources and support for small and medium-sized independent family farms. But as hard as we have been hit, our farming community is meeting this moment by coming together even harder. The recovery process will be long and challenging, but we will build back stronger, together,” said Carolina Mueller, president of Central Texas Young Farmers Coalition.

Along with Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (TOFGA), the steering committee for Texas Farmer Winter Storm Relief fund includes Central Texas Young Farmers Coalition, Farm & Ranch Freedom Alliance, GROW North Texas, Texas Center for Local Food, Texas Small Farmers & Ranchers Community-Based Organization, and University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Agroecology.

On March 13, the benefit concert will run from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. with music starting at 4 p.m. Austin-based artists Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis will headline the concert, performing along with Jackie Venson, Ray Prim, Sir Woman and Rochelle and the Sidewinders. All music performances at Dreamland, located on 64 acres in the Texas Hill Country, will take place outdoors on the property’s large stage overlooking an expansive turf lawn.

General admission tickets are on sale now for $100, and VIP tickets are available for $500. Each general admission ticket will include free beverages, mini-golf, and parking. VIP tickets will receive reserved premium concert seating, table service, access to a back of house VIP lounge, private bathrooms, free beverages, free food, mini-golf and parking.

In addition to music performances, the benefit will host a food drive supporting Central Texas Food Bank. All food donations will directly help feed the community during these difficult times. Donation drop-off will begin at Dreamland today, March 2, and will continue until the night of the benefit.

The health and safety of all attendees, as well as that of the staff, crew and artists are the organizer’s top priority. Not only is Dreamland following the latest CDC guidelines, but they will be requiring complimentary rapid testing for all staff and attendees before entering the venue. If you present a vaccination card you’re not required to take the Covid test. Additional safety measures include keeping capacity limited to 50%, sanitizing public surface areas at regular intervals during the event, staff hygiene and health monitoring, socially distanced layouts, encouraging patrons to maintain a safe distance of at least 6 feet from others not in their party while on site, and more.

For more information on the benefit, how to donate to support and to purchase tickets, visit https://dreamlanddstx.com/events/texas-strong-relief.

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ABOUT DREAMLAND

Opened in February 2021, Dreamland is a one-of-a-kind outdoor entertainment, recreation and arts venue located in Dripping Springs, Texas. The venue features an impressive art program that includes awe-inspiring sculptures and murals from international artists, one of the world’s most extreme miniature golf course, four premium weather-protected pickleball courts, an expansive beer garden with 50 beers and 40 wine varietals on tap, and a state-of-the-art music stage for incredible acts playing to audiences large and small.

Dreamland is located at 2770 W Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. More information can be found at dreamlanddstx.com. Follow Dreamland on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @dreamlanddstx.

ABOUT DEEP EDDY VODKA

Deep Eddy Vodka (70-80 proof), a premium spirits company based in Austin, Texas, is The Spirits Business 2017 Brand Champion for Vodka. As a recipient of the Impact Hot Brand Award for two straight years and Beverage Information Group Growth Brand Award each of the past three years, Deep Eddy Vodka is recognized for its unique production process and incorporation of real, natural ingredients in its flavors. Born in Austin TX., Deep Eddy Vodka is ten times distilled and handcrafted in small batches using only premium ingredients. The company’s line of products include: Deep Eddy Original Vodka, Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka, Deep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka, Deep Eddy Cranberry Vodka, Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Deep Eddy Peach Vodka, Deep Eddy Orange Vodka and Deep Eddy Lime Vodka. Deep Eddy Vodka is available in stores in all 50 states. More information on the company can be found at @DeepEddyVodka on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or at www.deepeddyvodka.com.

ABOUT CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK

The mission of Central Texas Food Bank is to nourish hungry people and lead the community in the fight against hunger. Founded in 1981, the Food Bank provides food and grocery products through a network of nearly 300 Partner Agencies and nutrition programs, serving nearly 50,000 people every week. Headquartered in Austin, the Food Bank serves 21 counties in Central Texas, an area about twice the size of Massachusetts. For more information on the Food Bank and its programs, visit centraltexasfoodbank.org.

ABOUT BLUE NORTHER LIVE (BNL)

Blue Norther Live (BNL) is a full-service event production company based out of Austin, Texas. BNL was founded by Lindsey Sokol in 2019. BNL is dedicated to producing top level events from music and food festivals to conferences. For more information visit www.bluenortherlive.com.