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USA House
Immerse yourself in the Unexpected States of America at USA House, powered by Brand USA.
A true respite and escape from the demands of your busy SXSW Sydney schedule, USA House at Pumphouse Sydney offers a sensory journey that indulges and inspires as it spotlights unique American experiences. Indulge in food, wine, cocktails, beer, music, and cultural experiences from across the United States in the heart of the SXSW Sydney precinct.
Treat your taste buds to authentic Louisiana jambalaya and gumbo. Or transport yourself to the beach while you savour Hawaiian rum tasting. Relax in our sensory garden with a Californian wine or enjoy the sunset with a Bourbon cocktail in hand.
Naturally, no USA House would be complete without music. Come listen to some funky zydeco bands and learn how to line dance in true Texan style. Chill out with great talent from Austin or dance the night away with dynamic DJs from the USA.
Whatever adventure you’re looking for, you can find it at USA House.
Welcome to the Unexpected States of America!
USA HOUSE SCHEDULE:
SUNDAY 15th October
4.30pm - 10pm - USA House opens (Enjoy food & drinks and our dynamic DJ from 4.30pm - 7pm)
MONDAY 16th October (The Hawaiian Islands)
11am – 2pm – Open for all pass holders
2pm - 5pm - Closed for Private event
5pm – 11pm – Pau Hana - let us whisk you away to the tropical beauty of the Hawaiian Islands, where you’ll be welcomed with a mai tai or lilikoi (passionfruit) mimosa, be treated to a menu of Hawaiian-inspired cuisine and be serenaded with island music and hula from Hawaiian musicians and cultural practitioners Kumu Micah Kamohoali'i and Stillone Chartrand.
TUESDAY 17th October (California)
8am-11pm – Make Your Mark on our Giant California Collaborative Colouring-in Mural, presented by Visit California
8am – 11am - Bike & Blend – Pedal your way to a FREE fruit smoothie, presented by West Hollywood Travel + Tourism Board
11am – 1pm - A Taste of Santa Monica with Chef Guy Turland, presented by Santa Monica Travel & Tourism
2.30pm – 4pm - Cocktail Creations with Master Mixologist, Robert Adamson of Strong Water Rum Bar, presented by Visit Anaheim
5pm – 8.30pm - Modernism & Martinis Happy Hour, presented by Visit Greater Palm Springs
9pm – midnight - Late Night in LA - DJ Dance Party with Milly of The Faders, presented by Los Angeles Tourism
WEDNESDAY 18th October (Austin)
Austin Official Day Showcase @ USA House (11:30- 15:30)
Performances by:
The Tiarras
Rett Smith
Boombaptist (house DJ)
Happy Hour with South By Southwest Austin Team (17:30-18:30)
Austin Official Night Showcase @ USA House: (19:00-00:00)
Performances by:
We Don't Ride Llamas
Bayonne
Walker Lukens
Boombaptist (house DJ)
For more info on Austin Day at USA House head to - www.austintexas.org/events/sxsw/sxsw-sydney/
THURSDAY 19th October (USA)
8am - 9.30am - Expand Your Business to the USA Breakfast @ USA House
9.30am - 11.30am - Closed
12pm - 2pm - Performance by Lee Griffin. Cocktail & wine tastings, Austin Song Confessional
2pm - 4.30pm - Cocktail, Hawaiian rum & wine tastings
4.30pm - 8pm - Closed for private event
8pm - 10pm - Performance by Lee Griffin. Cocktail, Hawaiian rum & wine tastings, Austin Song Confessional
FRIDAY 20th October (Texas)
Texas Day Showcase @ USA House (12:00 – 1600)
Activities include:
Lennox Hastie Cooking Demonstration “Texas Style”
Custom Cowboy Hat Making
Exclusive Grapevine Wine Tasting & Presentation
Live music from Walker Lukens
Limited edition Spicy Mango Margarita Gelato by Messina
Austin Song Confessional Booth
Happy Hour drinks by Travel Texas (17:30 – 18:30)
Texas Night Showcase (1700: - 23:00)
Activities include:
Line Dancing
Photobooth
Live music from Walker Lukens & Boombaptist (house DJ)
Austin Song Confessional Booth
SATURDAY 21st October (Louisiana)
12:00PM: Louisiana House opens
12:00-8PM: Strike a pose at the Mardi Gras photo booth - Located at the purple couch on the Mezzanine Level
12:00-12:40PM: Follow the marching band from Fratelli Fresh to Louisiana Day at USA House
12:00-2PM: Delicious hot sauce tasting, Local cuisine Gumbo & Jambalaya tasting (lower terrace), and Hurricane cocktail tasting (wine room)
2:30-3:30PM: Tabasco Raspberry Chipotle and vanilla ice cream (lower terrace)
3:30-4:10PM: Boogie to the vibrant Psycho Zydeco performance
5:00-7PM: More hot sauce tasting (lower terrace), Gumbo & Jambalaya (lower terrace)
6:00-6:40PM: Follow the marching band from Fratelli Fresh to Louisiana Day at USA House
6:00-8:00PM: Hurricane cocktail tasting (wine bar)
7:30-8:30PM: Tabasco Raspberry Chipotle and vanilla ice cream (lower terrace)
8:00-8:40PM: Boogie to the vibrant Psycho Zydeco performance
MIDNIGHT: Event finishes
A true respite and escape from the demands of your busy SXSW Sydney schedule, USA House at Pumphouse Sydney offers a sensory journey that indulges and inspires as it spotlights unique American experiences. Indulge in food, wine, cocktails, beer, music, and cultural experiences from across the United States in the heart of the SXSW Sydney precinct.
Treat your taste buds to authentic Louisiana jambalaya and gumbo. Or transport yourself to the beach while you savour Hawaiian rum tasting. Relax in our sensory garden with a Californian wine or enjoy the sunset with a Bourbon cocktail in hand.
Naturally, no USA House would be complete without music. Come listen to some funky zydeco bands and learn how to line dance in true Texan style. Chill out with great talent from Austin or dance the night away with dynamic DJs from the USA.
Whatever adventure you’re looking for, you can find it at USA House.
Welcome to the Unexpected States of America!
USA HOUSE SCHEDULE:
SUNDAY 15th October
4.30pm - 10pm - USA House opens (Enjoy food & drinks and our dynamic DJ from 4.30pm - 7pm)
MONDAY 16th October (The Hawaiian Islands)
11am – 2pm – Open for all pass holders
2pm - 5pm - Closed for Private event
5pm – 11pm – Pau Hana - let us whisk you away to the tropical beauty of the Hawaiian Islands, where you’ll be welcomed with a mai tai or lilikoi (passionfruit) mimosa, be treated to a menu of Hawaiian-inspired cuisine and be serenaded with island music and hula from Hawaiian musicians and cultural practitioners Kumu Micah Kamohoali'i and Stillone Chartrand.
TUESDAY 17th October (California)
8am-11pm – Make Your Mark on our Giant California Collaborative Colouring-in Mural, presented by Visit California
8am – 11am - Bike & Blend – Pedal your way to a FREE fruit smoothie, presented by West Hollywood Travel + Tourism Board
11am – 1pm - A Taste of Santa Monica with Chef Guy Turland, presented by Santa Monica Travel & Tourism
2.30pm – 4pm - Cocktail Creations with Master Mixologist, Robert Adamson of Strong Water Rum Bar, presented by Visit Anaheim
5pm – 8.30pm - Modernism & Martinis Happy Hour, presented by Visit Greater Palm Springs
9pm – midnight - Late Night in LA - DJ Dance Party with Milly of The Faders, presented by Los Angeles Tourism
WEDNESDAY 18th October (Austin)
Austin Official Day Showcase @ USA House (11:30- 15:30)
Performances by:
The Tiarras
Rett Smith
Boombaptist (house DJ)
Happy Hour with South By Southwest Austin Team (17:30-18:30)
Austin Official Night Showcase @ USA House: (19:00-00:00)
Performances by:
We Don't Ride Llamas
Bayonne
Walker Lukens
Boombaptist (house DJ)
For more info on Austin Day at USA House head to - www.austintexas.org/events/sxsw/sxsw-sydney/
THURSDAY 19th October (USA)
8am - 9.30am - Expand Your Business to the USA Breakfast @ USA House
9.30am - 11.30am - Closed
12pm - 2pm - Performance by Lee Griffin. Cocktail & wine tastings, Austin Song Confessional
2pm - 4.30pm - Cocktail, Hawaiian rum & wine tastings
4.30pm - 8pm - Closed for private event
8pm - 10pm - Performance by Lee Griffin. Cocktail, Hawaiian rum & wine tastings, Austin Song Confessional
FRIDAY 20th October (Texas)
Texas Day Showcase @ USA House (12:00 – 1600)
Activities include:
Lennox Hastie Cooking Demonstration “Texas Style”
Custom Cowboy Hat Making
Exclusive Grapevine Wine Tasting & Presentation
Live music from Walker Lukens
Limited edition Spicy Mango Margarita Gelato by Messina
Austin Song Confessional Booth
Happy Hour drinks by Travel Texas (17:30 – 18:30)
Texas Night Showcase (1700: - 23:00)
Activities include:
Line Dancing
Photobooth
Live music from Walker Lukens & Boombaptist (house DJ)
Austin Song Confessional Booth
SATURDAY 21st October (Louisiana)
12:00PM: Louisiana House opens
12:00-8PM: Strike a pose at the Mardi Gras photo booth - Located at the purple couch on the Mezzanine Level
12:00-12:40PM: Follow the marching band from Fratelli Fresh to Louisiana Day at USA House
12:00-2PM: Delicious hot sauce tasting, Local cuisine Gumbo & Jambalaya tasting (lower terrace), and Hurricane cocktail tasting (wine room)
2:30-3:30PM: Tabasco Raspberry Chipotle and vanilla ice cream (lower terrace)
3:30-4:10PM: Boogie to the vibrant Psycho Zydeco performance
5:00-7PM: More hot sauce tasting (lower terrace), Gumbo & Jambalaya (lower terrace)
6:00-6:40PM: Follow the marching band from Fratelli Fresh to Louisiana Day at USA House
6:00-8:00PM: Hurricane cocktail tasting (wine bar)
7:30-8:30PM: Tabasco Raspberry Chipotle and vanilla ice cream (lower terrace)
8:00-8:40PM: Boogie to the vibrant Psycho Zydeco performance
MIDNIGHT: Event finishes
