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    #ATXFreeFoodCrawl Hacks

    Come one, come all! The Austin Free Food Crawl is upon us, and we are providing you, not only with free food, but free hacks on how to crush the hunt on April 1, 2017.

    Rest up the night before. You need all the energy you can muster for a day of free food and fun.

    Wear shoes that are made for walking.

    Bring the Squad! Free food is meant to be shared.

    Carpool. We all know Austin is not parking-friendly.

    Come hungry. There is plenty of free food to go around.

    Mobilize quickly. Free food WILL run out. See tip #2 for optimal gear.

    Follow us on social media for updates on the day of.

    Block out the haters and the sun by wearing hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. The sun shines brighter in Austin, and you want to be in tip-top shape to get free food all day long.

    Be patient! Lines WILL be long, but your patience will be rewarded.

    Forget all the previous tips and grab a VIP ticket. It will help you skip long lines and get early notifications.