By Forrest Preece
Preservation Austin’s 3rd Annual Legacy Business Month program is happening this month. In 2023, the City Council officially proclaimed October as Legacy Business Month in the City of Austin. Legacy Business Month Passports will guide Austinites through 10 local businesses that have been in operation for 20+ years, including Antone’s Nightclub, Sam’s BBQ, and Room Service Vintage, among others. Considerations for the award include whether a business has contributed to the history and/or the identity of a particular neighborhood, community, or the city as a whole; is owned by generations of the same family; has operated under singular ownership for 20+ years; operates out of its original location, or has operated out of the same location for 20+ years.
Throughout October, passport holders may visit participating legacy businesses, make a purchase, receive a stamp in their passport, and compete for prizes. Participants can pick up a free Legacy Business Month Passport from Wheatsville Co-op’s North and South locations (3101 Guadalupe and 4001 South Lamar) or Zilker Taproom (1701 E 6th St). Prizes for this year’s participants include two music passes to SXSW, a stay and dine package at Carpenter Hotel and Carpenter’s Hall, spa experiences at Ottine Mineral Springs, gift cards and merchandise from participating businesses, and more.
The month will conclude with a wrap party at The Saxon Pub on Wednesday, November 5, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm, where participants will be entered to win prizes for the most stamps collected.
“Austin’s legacy businesses are the heartbeat of our city,” Preservation Austin’s Executive Director Lindsey Derrington said. “They’re on the frontlines of keeping Austin the vibrant, unique city we all love. We invite all Austinites to show up this October, celebrate these incredible places, and experience a true taste of old-school Austin and community pride.” For more information on Legacy Business Month, visit preservationaustin.org.
2025 LEGACY BUSINESS MONTH PASSPORT BUSINESSES
Antone's Nightclub - 305 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701
Aussie's Grill & Beach Bar - 306 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Mozart's Coffee Roasters - 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Mr. Natural - 1901 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
Oilcan Harry's - 211 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
Room Service Vintage - 117 N Loop Blvd E, Austin, TX 78751
Sam's BBQ - 2000 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
Shandeez Grill - 8863 Anderson Mill Rd, Suite 109, Austin, TX 78729
Terra Toys - 2438 W Anderson Ln. C1, Austin, TX 78757
The Saxon Pub - 1320 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
