ACL announces wildfire relief fund

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin City Limits Music Festival and its producer, C3 Presents, will raise money for the Red Cross of Central Texas and the Texas Wildfire Relief Fund to assist those affected by the wildfires.

On Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Do Good Bus will be parked on Barton Springs Road, just across the street from the Festival entrance. Volunteers from the Do Good Bus project, ACL and the two charitable organizations will be ready to accept donations from patrons.

ACL Festival artists, including Foster the People, will be visiting the Do Good Bus throughout the day to shake hands, take pictures and hang out with do-gooders.

The Austin City Limits Music Festival producer C3 Presents pledges to match every dollar raised on Friday.

On Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ACL volunteers and representatives from the Red Cross of Central Texas and The Texas Wildlife Relief Fund will also be stationed outside the Volunteer Headquarters accepting donations from Festival patrons.