# Jimbo the Drag Clown 2026 — Performance Art at Round Rock Conference Center and Banquet Hall at Wingate by Wyndham (Austin, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/jimbo-the-drag-clown-austin-2026
- **Dates:** November 4, 2026 (2026-11-04 to 2026-11-04)
- **Host Facility:** Round Rock Conference Center and Banquet Hall at Wingate by Wyndham (Austin, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/round-rock-conference-center-and-banquet-hall-at-wingate-by-wyndham
- **Organizer:** Ticketmaster Official Live Event (https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1AAZZep)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Arts & Theatre Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Austin Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $184/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Ticketmaster Official Live Event Official Housing Desk (ticketmaster.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Within Austin (TX), Jimbo the Drag 2026 features specialized Live teams housed within Round Rock booked across November 4, 2026. Coordinated through Ticketmaster Official, planners index $29.20 (published) AV (primary) benchmarks, $30.14 (direct) electrician pay, The Westin lodging, Dean's (official) Italian dining, backed by 690 public chargers.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** November 4, 2026
- **Host Venue:** Round Rock Conference Center and Banquet Hall at Wingate by Wyndham (Austin, TX)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 78701):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Austin, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: November 4, 2026 at Round Rock Conference Center and Banquet Hall at Wingate by Wyndham.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Round Rock Conference Center (Austin) Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Austin)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Westin Austin at The Domain | ≈21 min rideshare (8.62 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Lux Lake Travis | ≈39 min rideshare (16.31 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hotel Viata | ≈42 min rideshare (17.33 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Webber East | ≈43 min rideshare (17.83 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton Austin | ≈43 min rideshare (17.84 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Fairmont Austin Hotel | ≈43 min rideshare (18.05 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive Round Rock Conference Center (Austin) authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Austin EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar | Steak House () | ≈20 min drive (8.36 mi) • 11600 Century Oaks Terrace Ste 140, Austin, TX 78758, USA |  |  | No |
| Steiner Ranch Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈34 min drive (14.18 mi) • 5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd, Austin, TX 78732, USA |  |  | No |
| BOA Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈42 min drive (17.65 mi) • 300 W 6th St #100, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| Hestia | Fine Dining Restaurant () | ≈43 min drive (17.86 mi) • 607 W 3rd St #105, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| J-Prime Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈43 min drive (17.9 mi) • 301 Brazos St ste 150, Corner of, San Jacinto Blvd and 3rd, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Jimbo the Drag Clown 2026 held?
Jimbo the Drag Clown 2026 is scheduled for November 4, 2026 at Round Rock Conference Center and Banquet Hall at Wingate by Wyndham in Austin, TX, organized by Ticketmaster Official Live Event.
*Source: Jimbo the Drag Clown Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Austin, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $26.75/hr for carpenters, $30.14/hr for electricians, and $29.20/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Austin (ZIP 78701) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
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*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*