The history of Eeyore’s Birthday Party The inaugural Eeyore’s Birthday Party was held on May 8, 1964, at Eastwoods Park near the University of Texas campus.

Eeyore's Birthday Party has evolved from a small, unorganized gathering to a cherished annual event, even surviving a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here's a little history before you go. Eeyore's Birthday Party, now in its 59th year, was started by Lloyd Birdwell in 1964 to celebrate the birthday of the "Winnie-the-Pooh" character.

A celebration 60 years in the making as Austinites gather the birthday of a beloved character and raise money for local charities.

Austin has celebrated Eeyore's Birthday Party for 60 years, a hippie refuge held each spring in Pease District Park near downtown.

Eeyore's Birthday Party is a 60-year tradition in Austin, named after the beloved and melancholy Winnie the Pooh character. The annual event dates back to University of Texas at Austin student ...

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events A smattering of ways to fill your weekend By James Scott, Kat McNevins, Kimberley Jones, Richard Whittaker, James Renovitch ...

One of Austin’s longest-running community traditions pays homage to the pessimistic Winnie the Pooh character.

You are cordially invited to the 50th anniversary of Eeyore's Birthday this spring on April 27th, 2013, in Pease Park. We will be banging gongs, getting it on, and something something bong. Bring ...

It's an event that continues to keep Austin weird. Hundreds gathered at Pease District Park in Central Austin Saturday to celebrate Eeyore's Birthday. The festival has been an Austin staple since ...

A celebration 60 years in the making as Austinites gather the birthday of a beloved character and raise money for local charities.