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Eeyore’s Birthday Party

April 26th, 2025 | Save the date and visit this page in March for party details.

This year will be the 60th annual celebration and your chance to experience Austin culture at its finest. Our goal is to have a fun and safe celebration with the Austin community. In the case of torrential rainfall, our rain date is Saturday, May 3rd, 2025.

About Eeyore’s Birthday Party

Eeyore’s Birthday Party is a long standing Austin tradition operated by the non-profit organization Friends of the Forest Foundation, which is 100% staffed by unpaid volunteers. All vendors participating in Eeyore’s Birthday celebration are 501c3 non-profit organizations. We encourage you to participate in this amazing event and consider volunteering in the spirit of Eeyore’s Birthday.

This is a great opportunity to meet the Austin community. All of the proceeds generated during the party are donated to non-profits in Central Texas. We hope to celebrate this Austin original experience with you. Beyond your attendance, we are in need of volunteers to assist with the production of this event.

In the event of an emergency, use this emergency navigation page for more information.

A detailed colorful map of each section and booth of Eeyore's Birthday Party in Pease Park.

Transportation

Find out how you can travel to Eeyore’s Birthday Party.

A man with a real white donkey beside him and a bunch of people near them at Eeyore's Birthday Party.

Volunteer

Learn what volunteer crews are available and how to sign up.

Medical Volunteers

Click here to view the Medical Volunteer signup form.

FAQ

Review the answers to frequently asked questions.

Our Impact

We believe in giving back to our local communities. In years of prosperity, The Friends of the Forest Foundation invests extra earnings into supporting local charities, with a particular focus on smaller organizations where our contributions can make the greatest difference. By supporting local non-profits, we help strengthen the community and create lasting positive change.

$268,000+ Donated

The Friends of the Forest Foundation has donated over $268,000 from Eeyore’s celebration earnings.

80+ Non-profit Organizations Served

There are more than 80 non-profit organizations that currently are or have been beneficiaries of the Friends of the Forest Foundation in the past.

Central Texas Non-profits

Eeyore’s Birthday Party supports and donates to non-profits in Central Texas.

Two black female attendees with vibrant clothing, makeup, and aesthetics, posing for the camera at Eeyore's Birthday Party. — *Photo by Craig Busch*

An image of a small, white donkey near a black fence looking at the camera at Eeyore's Birthday Party. — *Photo by Craig Busch*

An image of an older group of musicians playing their respective instruments for everyone to hear at Eeyore's Birthday Party. — *Photo by Craig Busch*

Who We Are

The Friends of the Forest Foundation puts on Austin’s most famous annual city-wide event: Eeyore’s Birthday Party.

Our basic premise: put on a safe, free, and fun all-ages event this year and make enough money to put on a safe, free, and fun all-ages event next year.

We are proud to have been voted Austin’s Best Annual Party for 10 years straight in the Austin Chronicle, and in 1999, Eeyore’s was voted into the Austin Chronicle Readers Poll Hall of Fame.

A detailed black and white sketch of a funny-looking donkey with about 50 candles sticking on top of his body.